| Title | Brick architecture styleRare |
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| Description | Brick architecture, a widespread construction method, utilizes fired clay bricks as the primary building material, offering durability and versatility, and is adapted to various regional styles and contemporary designs. |
| Also Known As | Contemporary Dravidian Temple Architecture with Brick Façade Dravidian Temple Architecture Indo-Canadian Brick Vernacular Composite Steel Construction Tamil North Indian Craft Fusion Modern Institutional Planning Energy-Conscious Glazing Suburban Campus Layout Khmer Late Angkor Period Brick Prang Architecture Khmer Temple Architecture Late Angkor Period Brick Architecture Hindu-Buddhist Syncretism Thai Architectural Influences South Indian Dravidian Temple with Stratified Facebrick Envelope South Indian Temple Architecture Diaspora Adaptation Riverine Pilgrimage Landscape |
| Tags | Brick Construction Material Vernacular Ishtika Eet Surkhi Kiln-fired Unfired Brickwork Masonry Construction material |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-2749920190-05:49:30:27:12:19:BAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/brick-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/brick-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 3 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
External References
Regions
| Regions | Pan-Indian Indus Valley Gangetic Plains Southeast Asia Throughout India |
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Historical Context
| Time Periods | Ancient to contemporary 3300 BCE - Present |
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| Dynasties | Maurya Empire Gupta Empire Khmer Empire |
Sacred Context
| Sacred Contexts | Various religious and secular buildings Domestic Religious Civic Various |
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Architectural Details
| Primary Materials | Brick Mortar |
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| Architectural Features | Arches Vaults Walls Ornamental brickwork |
Keywords
| Keywords | Brick Construction Material Vernacular Ishtika Eet Surkhi Kiln-fired Unfired Brickwork Masonry Construction material |
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Recommended Sources
| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brick and Tile in Ancient India | Book | Archaeological study of brick usage in India. |
| Bricks and Tiles: Production and Use | Book |
Heritage Sites (3)
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu Sabha Mandir Brampton | Secondary | 100% |
| Prang Sam Yot Lopburi | Secondary | 100% |
| Shree Ambalavaanar Alayam Durban | Secondary | 100% |
See Also
Related Materials
Brick
Mortar
Related Features
Arches
Vaults
Walls
Ornamental brickwork
How to Identify Brick architecture style
- Look for characteristic features: Arches, Vaults, Walls.
- Verify geographic location: Brick architecture style architecture is typically found in Pan-Indian and Indus Valley.
- Examine construction materials: Brick architecture style typically uses Brick and Mortar.
- Consider historical context: This style dates from Ancient to contemporary.
- Compare with documented examples: 3 heritage sites use this architectural style.