With over two decades of experience in the field of design and architecture, architects Lijo Jos and Reny Lijo have carved out a niche for themselves and their journey has been as inspiring as it has been challenging. Where did it all start though? For Lijo, architecture wasn't really his first preference. He has always had an artistic bent of mind; he also loved making things and being hands-on. "I wanted to do something related to art," says Lijo. "But when it was time to pick a profession, I chose not to learn art professionally because I realised that certain art schools have certain philosophies. They mould students in a manner that they end up practising in similar ways.
I did not want that kind of moulding to happen for me, I wanted free thinking. So, I decided to pick something creative but that had a lot of art infused into it. Architecture, I realised, had that kind of a blend." What drew Reny towards this profession was the fact that it entailed creativity and also called for technical knowledge. "Other fields which were open for me as options then were civil engineering and other technical fields which didn't inspire me as they lacked creativity. Architecture was the only profession at that point of time that I was open to which I thought would be the right mix of what I wanted," she reveals.
The duo met at an architecture studio in 2003, where they were working back then. It was during this period of time, while working on different projects together, that they realised how well they complemented each other in terms of their design sensibilities. Their wavelengths matched and they were able to work in sync while also bringing different viewpoints and skillsets to the table. This eventually led to them launching their own boutique practice in 2005, LIJO.RENY. architects, and over the course of the last 17 years, they have undertaken several projects and set new benchmarks.
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BALI IN BENGALURU
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A ROBUST PRESENCE
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A SUBLIME STANCE
This spacious house in Gujarat, conceptualised by Dipen Gada & Associates, does away with frills and ostentation in favour of an aesthetic dictated by clean lines and tasteful restraint
A CONTEXTUAL NARRATIVE
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NATURE'S HUG
Thoughtfully designed by Manoj Patel Design Studio, this home in Gujarat integrates functionality with unique spatial experiences
CLASSICALLY CONTEMPORARY
A confluence of neo-classical and modern elements form the crux of this fuss-free family home by TaP Design Inc.
THE BLURRING REALMS
Conceived by LIJO.RENY.architects, the architecture of The Stoic Wall Residence-located in Kerala - shapes up in response to the region's tropical climate and the site's challenging physical conditions
A UNIQUE BLEND
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BRICK TALES
Charged Voids fosters an intimate brick-walled sanctuary for a multi-generational family in Chandigarh
The future is VERNACULAR!
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