Stone, Terracotta and Shade: The Craft Behind Tipai’s Villas
QUICK ANSWER Tipai’s villas are built from stone masonry, vaulted terracotta roofing, and natural stone flooring, materials and techniques drawn directly from centuries-old vernacular Indian architecture rather than modern design trends. Thick stone walls, shaded verandahs and terracotta vaults keep interiors cool without depending on air conditioning, while open-air showers let the forest into the […]
