Brick carries memory, labour and climate intelligence. Across eastern India it has formed walls, screens, vaults, courtyards and civic landmarks for centuries.
More than a surface
When brick is treated as structure rather than decoration, bond and proportion become architectural decisions. A wall can breathe, filter light, hold thermal mass and express the hands that made it.
At Ekaya Arts Centre, repeated studies helped us balance structural efficiency with the depth of shadow needed in Odisha’s climate.