Bare Brick House by Yuuga Design Collective Preserves Steep Koppam Terrain

Yuuga Design Collective has completed Bare Brick House, a 3,560-square-foot residence on a 30-cent plot in Koppam, India, with an expected completion year of 2026. The project, curated by Miwa Negoro, responds to a steep rural site surrounded by paddy fields and dense vegetation. The land rises nearly 10 feet from the main road, and rather than leveling it, the architects retained the natural contours to guide the house's planning. This approach balances privacy, openness, and climatic comfort while preserving the terrain. Ar. Vaishnav served as lead architect, with Mithun Balan leading the team and Arun NV on the design team. Y Dot Interiors handled interior design, and Mohammed Ashmil provided the photographs. The restrained architecture aims to integrate with the rural context, using the slope to inform spatial organization and environmental performance. The house occupies a 30-cent plot, and its 3,560-square-foot area is distributed across the natural elevation changes. By avoiding excavation, the design minimizes site disruption and maintains the existing landscape character. The project is documented on ArchDaily, highlighting its sensitive response to the topography and climate. The completion year is set for 2026, marking a significant addition to the region's residential architecture.