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Terracotta Pixel Façades
Modular clay tiles arranged, rotated and spaced to produce gradient, pattern and shading effects across the envelope.
Smart skins · designed for tomorrow
Façades.
Reimagined
for contemporary architecture.
TerraPixel is a one-stop solution for the design and delivery of engineered terracotta, brick, ceramic, kinetic and parametric façade systems for buildings that demand material depth, performance and identity.
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ABOUT
Specialists in building envelopes and façade systems, from design to delivery.
TerraPixel is a research-led façade and surface systems company specialising in high-performance building envelopes.
We operate as a system designer and technical partner, not a material trading entity. We bridge architects, contractors, consultants and developers by converting façade concepts into resolved, executable systems.
Why TerraPixel
A single-point partner for the building envelope.
Research → Engineering → Manufacturing → Installation → Maintenance
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Specialist focus
Only façades. Only building envelopes. Depth over breadth.
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Design-to-execution
One team from research through installation and maintenance.
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Material expertise
Terracotta, ceramic and metal as a working discipline, not a catalogue.
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Engineering-led
Loads, tolerance, movement and buildability resolved upstream.
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Custom modular systems
System families tuned to project intent, not off-the-shelf parts.
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Architectural sensitivity
We speak the language of architects and detail-critical practice.
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Site-oriented
Construction knowledge feeds design - details survive the site.
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Sustainability integrated
LEED, IGBC, GRIHA-aligned envelopes with EPD-backed materials.
PROCESS
From digital intent to site assembly.
Digital Model
3D Printed Hardware
Material Prototype
Assembly Testing
Design Refinement
Production
Site Installation
FAÇADE SYSTEMS
A curated portfolio of engineered building skins.
Terracotta, metal, ceramic and hybrid systems — each developed as a complete envelope with substructure, tolerances and installation logic resolved in-house.
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Terracotta Pixel Façades
Modular clay tiles arranged, rotated and spaced to produce gradient, pattern and shading effects across the envelope.
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Terra Weave Façades
Woven terracotta modules suspended on metal armatures - a tactile, craft-scale weave that plays light, shadow and depth across the façade.
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Terracotta Screens
Prefabricated façade panels, ready for direct on-site installation.
/04Kinetic
Metal Screens
Pivot-driven kinetic skins where individual metal modules move with the wind, transforming the building into a living façade.
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Double Brick Façade Systems
Engineered brick assemblies with concealed anchorage, thermal breaks and long-span expression.
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Perforated Metal Screens
One-off perforated and modular screens developed for institutional, cultural and hospitality projects.
Signature system
Kinetic
terracotta façades
Individual clay modules are arranged, rotated, spaced or opened to compose gradients, patterns and dynamic architectural identity. A single tile becomes a pixel; the façade becomes an image with depth and shadow.
Rotation
0° → 360° per module
Aperture
solid · vented · open
Grid
staggered · parametric
Substructure
MS T-rail
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Prototyping in the studio.
Accuracy on site.
Every façade system is validated through rapid physical prototyping before fabrication. We test geometry, fixing systems, material behaviour and installation logic to eliminate uncertainty, improve buildability and ensure every component performs exactly as designed.
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Geometry Validation
Verify module dimensions, proportions and façade alignment.
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Connection Testing
Evaluate fixing systems, hardware interfaces and assembly methods.
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Tolerance Studies
Confirm manufacturing and installation tolerances before production.
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Thermal Movement
Assess expansion, contraction and movement allowances.
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Material Behaviour
Test edge strength, handling, breakage resistance and fabrication quality.
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Weathering Performance
Evaluate finish consistency, ageing and long-term durability.
Prototype Gallery
Fabrication studies and material tests.
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3D Printed Prototyping
Printing precise modules before metal fabrication to validate connectivity, tolerances and electrical integration for kinetic façades.
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Lime Plaster
Traditional lime plaster tested as a façade finish - breathability, texture and pigmenting studied on site samples.
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Module Assembly
Testing how materials with different properties - metal and terracotta - behave together in assembled modules.
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Module Prototyping
Factory prototyping of extruded terracotta profiles and brick geometries to lock form, texture and firing behaviour.
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Rammed Earth
Rammed earth investigated as a façade surface - stratification, compaction and weathering behaviour recorded from factory trials.
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Hempcrete
Hempcrete evaluated for finish and insulation - mix ratios, curing and surface treatment studied.
Why We Prototype
Three layers of validation, engineered before a single component is installed.
01 — Analysis
Design Validation
- 01Pattern accuracy
- 02Colour review
- 03Module sizing
- 04Visual quality
02 — Technical
Engineering Validation
- 05Hardware integration
- 06Structural interfaces
- 07Joint detailing
- 08Performance testing
03 — Logistics
Construction Validation
- 09Installation sequence
- 10Site tolerances
- 11Buildability
- 12Maintenance access
Every prototype transforms digital intent into construction certainty - reducing risk before fabrication begins.
PROJECTS
Built work across institutional, hospitality and cultural programs.
Delivered projects across India and the UAE — from academic campuses to hospitality masterplans and civic buildings.
UNIVERSITY
/01Institutional · Gurgaon
IIAD Campus
Design academy campus with layered courtyard façades and modular clay screens.
SHARJAH/02PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE · SHARJAH
Kinetic metal screen
Metallic grid façade for the mixed-use hospitality block of the Al Jada masterplan.
SHARJAH/03PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE · SHARJAH
Kinetic Metal screen
Gradient tile envelope with a warm pink-to-white transition, developed as a parametric field.
HOTEL/04HOSPITALITY · HAZARIBAGH
Urban Lantern
A perforated white envelope that glows as a lantern - geometry sized for daylight and view.
RESIDENCE/05Residential · New Delhi
Defence Colony Residence
Layered brick jaali screens frame terraces and balconies, filtering light and privacy across the façade.
ENQUIRY
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India studio
27, Jasola Vihar, New Delhi, India
UAE studio
407, Al Ghanem Business Centre, Sharjah, UAE
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