Tropical Modern Facade & Exterior Designs
We treat building exteriors as a living skin, using light, shadow, and honest materials like exposed brick to create homes that breathe.
The facade of this villa in Bengaluru showcases our tropical modern style. Deep balconies filled with greenery and large glass block walls create a layered exterior that connects the home with its natural surroundings.
A view of the home's multi-level balconies, where architecture and landscape merge. We design these outdoor spaces as extensions of the interior living areas, encouraging an indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
This apartment facade features a combination of exposed brick and a slatted pergola roof. These elements frame the sky and create dynamic shadows, adding texture and depth to the building's exterior.
An upward view of the detailed brickwork on a building corner. We use intricate patterns and textures in our brick facades to create visual interest and celebrate the beauty of the material itself.
This series of images shows how the home's exterior transforms from day to night. The glass block walls, which provide privacy during the day, become luminous features in the evening, creating a warm and inviting aura.
This series of images shows how the home's exterior transforms from day to night. The glass block walls, which provide privacy during the day, become luminous features in the evening, creating a warm and inviting aura.
This series of images shows how the home's exterior transforms from day to night. The glass block walls, which provide privacy during the day, become luminous features in the evening, creating a warm and inviting aura.
This series of images shows how the home's exterior transforms from day to night. The glass block walls, which provide privacy during the day, become luminous features in the evening, creating a warm and inviting aura.
This series of images shows how the home's exterior transforms from day to night. The glass block walls, which provide privacy during the day, become luminous features in the evening, creating a warm and inviting aura.
The entrance to this home features a crisp combination of red brick, black granite, and lush plants. The play of light through the brick jaali wall creates a welcoming pattern of shadows, guiding you into the space.
About Facades & Exteriors
People often worry about maintenance when they hear 'exposed brick.' We actually prefer it because it ages gracefully. Unlike plastered walls that may peel or require frequent painting, a well-built brick facade develops character over time while naturally managing temperature shifts to keep your interiors cool.
For us, a facade is not just a protective shell. It is the first point of interaction between your home and the outside world. Whether we are designing a new build or a facade transformation, we focus on creating a 'tropical modern' aesthetic that feels grounded in Indian roots.
The Facade Transformation Process
We don't believe in simply pasting a new look onto an old structure. Our approach to structural renovation involves:
- Climate Responsiveness: We analyze the sun path for your specific site to place jaali screens and deep balconies. These aren't just aesthetic; they act as thermal buffers.
- Material Honesty: We use exposed brick, raw concrete, and stone. These materials don't hide behind paint. They reflect the hands that built them, creating a tactile surface that changes with the daylight.
- Volume Alterations: Often, the best way to change an exterior is to open it up. We plan for new double-height windows or courtyards to bring light into rooms that were previously dark.
Why We Use Glass Blocks and Jaalis
We frequently incorporate glass blocks to create an 'aura' in a space. They offer privacy while ensuring the interior stays illuminated throughout the day. When combined with traditional brick jaalis, they allow for cross-ventilation, which is essential for a home to feel airy and comfortable in Bengaluru’s climate.
If you have an existing structure that feels disconnected from its surroundings, we look at how to peel back the layers and introduce these elements, creating a home that feels both bold and deeply personal.
1Leapingfrog Studio
We’re the gang at Leapingfrog Studio—a small team that believes architecture should feel human. We don’t just draw buildings; we live in them, sketch them, and argue over details until they feel right. If you want a home that breathes and changes with the light, we’re the ones to talk to.
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