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Manas Bhatia on Instagram: "Another brick in the wall... . Created with #midjourney, enhanced with #kreaai by @manasbhatiadesign . Exposed brick architecture is appreciated for its rustic, industrial, and authentic appeal, often used in modern and historic settings alike. In India, Laurie Baker pioneered this style, emphasizing cost-effective, environmentally sustainable construction using local materials. Known as the "Gandhi of architecture," Baker creatively employed brick for its thermal properties and local availability, innovating with various laying patterns that enhanced both aesthetics and structural integrity. His designs often featured decorative jaalis and efficient rat-trap bonds, showcasing a unique blend of form, function, and cultural relevance. . How do exposed brick house Laurie Baker, Sustainable Building Design, Brick House Designs, Town House Architecture, Sustainable Construction, Brick Cladding, Architecture Elevation, Facade Architecture Design, New York Architecture
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Laurie Baker

Manas Bhatia on Instagram: "Another brick in the wall... . Created with #midjourney, enhanced with #kreaai by @manasbhatiadesign . Exposed brick architecture is appreciated for its rustic, industrial, and authentic appeal, often used in modern and historic settings alike. In India, Laurie Baker pioneered this style, emphasizing cost-effective, environmentally sustainable construction using local materials. Known as the "Gandhi of architecture," Baker creatively employed brick for its thermal…

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On Father’s Day, a grandson’s tribute to his grandfather, Laurie Baker | AD India | Lifestyle | Film Laurie Baker, Architectural Writing, Earth Architecture, Brick Arch, Thiruvananthapuram, Brick Architecture, Vernacular Architecture, Green Architecture, Indian Architecture
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On Father’s Day, a grandson’s tribute to his grandfather, Laurie Baker

Gandhian architect Laurie Baker passed away in 2007, but his legacy is unique in the history of Indian architecture. In an interview with his grandson, filmmaker and photographer Vineet Radhakrishnan, AD discovers insights into his grandfather's life.

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Every time R Narayanan, a senior IAS officer, stepped out for a walk with his wife Geeta, he would dread the moment they approached a red- brick house in their neighbourhood because of the way she would crane her neck for a closer look. Soon, she learned that the residence was built by Laurie Baker. A week later, the accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer met the 6’4” architect with blue eyes; he would build her a home in her image — a dark red-orange spiral brick house that twirled like a ... Lauri Baker Architecture, Laurie Baker Architecture, Laurie Baker, Ias Officer, Bharatanatyam Dancer, Brick Bonds, Brick Works, Brick Art, Red Brick House
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The houses Laurie built: Remembering the genius architect in his centenary year

Every time R Narayanan, a senior IAS officer, stepped out for a walk with his wife Geeta, he would dread the moment they approached a red- brick house in their neighbourhood because of the way she would crane her neck for a closer look. Soon, she learned that the residence was built by Laurie Baker. A week later, the accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer met the 6’4” architect with blue eyes; he would build her a home in her image — a dark red-orange spiral brick house that twirled like a…

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