8 courtyards that offer a breath of fresh air
Bringer of natural light, privacy, outdoor living, optimal views and even an outdoor kingdom for your pet – here are some home courtyards to brighten up your life
1. Compass swing
An intelligent response to a tricky site creates an L-shaped, glass-walled pavilion home with a sheltered courtyard at its heart – bringing sheltered sea views to the east, privacy, and importantly opening a north-facing aspect.
Designed by Jessop Architects
Photography by Jamie Cobel
2. Sunken treasure
One person's light well is another's sunken court – in this case complete with sculptural olive tree – creating deep daylight penetration and ventilation, along with making the lower levels pleasing.
Designed by SPF:architects
Photography by Mike Kelley
3. Charismatic connector
A grand private courtyard garden with protected plane tree connects the main house to the mews house on this property – expansive windows including an upstairs balcony, are all trained on the pretty al fresco spot.
Interiors by Alison Henry Design
4. Rising above it
This house wraps around an internal courtyard that creates a private outdoor area and allows for ample sunlight to penetrate the house – the light bringing feature keeps on giving by continuing as a bite out of the upstairs plan
Designed by Banham Architects
Photography by Andrew Pritchard
5. Inner light
Providing natural light, airflow, and a great sense of transparency and spaciousness across the interior, this internal courtyard becomes the heart of the house
Designed by Alex Urena Design Studio
Photography by Tim Shaw
6. I see U
The U-shaped design of this home semi-encloses a sheltered outdoor space – the arrangement creates the pleasing effect of looking across the warm, private courtyard into the other wing.
Designed by Creative Arch
Photography by Andy Chui
7. Circling the wagons
Articulated roof forms and multi-faceted cladding combine to give this home the look of grouped smaller buildings, playing down its generous size and creating a sheltered courtyard at its heart
Designed by G.J. Gardner Queenstown
8. Sunny disposition
This house is orientated around an internal courtyard that is approached right at entry – the al fresco spaces ensures that, during the day, most internal spaces benefit from the northern sun.
Designed by Stufkens & Chambers Architects
Photography by: Anthony Turnham Photography
Story by: Trendsideas
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