Alternative facade in clinker look

Specifically on the topic of corners: in solid prefabricated houses (with wall panels made of porous bricks or similar), it is not uncommon for the cladding to be done already at the factory - and that for each panel individually, so the corners of the house are not "finger-jointed". In my view, there is not much qualitative difference to slip bricks without corner pieces (which even DIYers hardly do anymore).

Since I have read this from you several times now: is this expansion joint at the corners not necessary for you? Here everyone has this joint - with one exception, where the father-in-law (retired) did it himself. I also find it visually nicer when the joint is not there. My inquiry with the boss and various bricklayers was, however, that the expansion joint is necessary from 12.00 m and advisable below that, as the masonry works and cracks could occur.

And I claim that you simply do not recognize normally/well-made strap facades as such. Because you cannot recognize them.

Yes, that's just your opinion without any basis. I could just as well say, "Your profile says you are a female teacher, but I claim that you are actually a dog groomer named Pablo" – but that would be somehow nonsensical, right?

Maybe sometimes you just have to accept different opinions?
Regarding the surcharges. The decisive factor in SH is the labor cost; in clinker construction, everyone really has experience here.
1) Monolithic: aerated concrete base plaster, mesh render, paint: the cheapest in labor
2) ETICS: aerated concrete - polystyrene - filler - mesh, top coat - second cheapest
3) Clinker: aerated concrete - insulation - clinker facing - hardly more expensive than 2. Thin bricks would be at clinker level in labor.
Karsten

BUT: You can see it. Window reveal, window lintel,

Prefabricated brick lintels with steel angles – even laid horizontally – can also be "admired" on full brick shells. The very orthodox hardcore bricklayers already wrinkle their noses if the window sills are not rolling layers. That’s then not quite "old school," but my uncle Alex would have said: "Back then we had an emperor" :)

Is this expansion joint at the corners not necessary for you?

The butt joint I described is technically simpler in production. So far, I have not had the impression that this would always be connected with a joint executed as an expansion joint. However, I would agree to count this expansion joint for proper execution at certain panel sizes (and at joints).