It’s Just Brick… In a Way You’ve Never Seen

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This Brick House Uses One Material to Do Everything. At first, it looks simple. Just brick. But this house uses brick for much more than walls.

The Brick House by Studio VDGA turns a common material into structure, filter, shade, and privacy.

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Instead of opening everything directly, the house controls light, airflow, and views through brick screens and layered spaces.

A central courtyard brings in light and ventilation, while the brick envelope keeps the interiors protected and comfortable.

This is not just a brick house. It’s a house where one material defines almost everything.

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Architects: Studio VDGA
Location: Pune, India
Area: 4500 m²
Year: 2025
Photographs: Edmund Sumner

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