I would call it an embrasure. An embrasure with radiused or curved sides. It could be executed in brick with the right brick and a skilled mason.

A recessed window, unofficially.

Typically the splay of an embrasure is on the interior side. I'd suggest "reverse embrasure window" or "embrasure renversee" if you want to sell it to a nouveau riche client.

It would help to know what kind of brick clading you intend to use but I will assume its a brick veneer cavity wall system since I have no experience with adhered thin brick.

Curved window jambs are unusual for this style of house; they're more common on Queen Anne and Shingle Style houses and clad with wood shingles.

This is how to build a curved brick wall.

For a radius smaller than 24" you might need to use shorter bricks, curved bricks, or header, rowlock or soldier orientations.

You shoud be discussing this with your general contracor's masonry subcontractor.

I would probably shingle this house but I'd probably try to shingle any house.

I detailed many large brick buildings in the 70's & 80's but learned to avoid brick houses due to the poor skill and care of the bricklayers.

Its clear the designer of this house intended it to be clad with EIFS (exterior insulation finish system) commonly called synthetic stucco or by common brand names lke Dryvit and Sto.

Deviating from the original design without the help of the designer can be a challenge. I have no experience with that situation since I take a project from program to occupancy.

I just noticed the use of the term "sloped" which suggests a taper; the side walls of this window are curved.

Yes, of course, an owner's conversation with any sub should be arranged and attended by the GC.

I would call it not common and most likely expensive!

We mostly have block construction here in FL, which is hard to create curves with, so it would probably be done using custom lightweight pre-cast concrete pieces that are then stuck on and painted over to blend with the rest of the stucco.

Where's the value in buying the design drawings for a house with sophisticated architectural features if the details needed to build it are missing.

This is one of the pitfalls of selecting an eclectic traditional design with mismatched architectural features where the only way to clad the walls is with a forgiving malleable material like synthetic stucco.

Yes its sloper (or curved…wasnt

sure how to describe it) and yep it was intended to be stucco…the curved exterior framing was just completed and it looks lovely so far. it was one of my favorite features od the home.

i have a great relationship with our GC and he states he has stated he has very talented masons. I’ll get their opinion on how to make sure this looks good!

thanks!!

“For a radius smaller than 24" you might need to use shorter bricks, curved bricks, or header, rowlock or soldier orientations.”

Agree, i was thinking a little creativity with the mason and this could still look really pretty.

Full size plywood template has worked for me for curved concrete.

"he has stated he has very talented masons."

Have the mason do the curve in a herringbone pattern.

(I expect a call from the mason any day now)

Great idea

I would want a face to face meeitng with the GC and the mason. Its difficult to change the brick after it's in place.

The same goes for the corbel at the end of the rake. It appears difficult in brick.

And this is probably a direct set - no room for trim, etc.

That is going to be virtually impossible in brick. No matter the skill of the 75 year old mason. It was not designed for brick.

Thanks but I was thinking my prepubescent teen would be a better option. 👍🏻