A brick envelope shapes life in Kerala

In Kerala’s tropical climate, the relationship between inside and outside is complex. Whilst heat, humidity and intense sunlight demand protection, closing a house off entirely comes at the expense of light and connection to landscape. For The House Veiled in Brick, LIJO.RENY.architects addresses this balance with a continuous brick screen that wraps the home while allowing it to remain open.Completed in 2023 in Thrissur, the 383-square-metre residence is organised around a series of court