Residential Architecture
The Courtyard House
Category
Residential Architecture
Location
Hudson Valley, New York
Year
2025
Status
Demo project
Overview
A quieter way to live together.
The Courtyard House explores how a simple central garden can connect shared family spaces while allowing moments of privacy. Natural materials, carefully placed openings, and a restrained palette help the home feel grounded in its landscape.
The Brief
Create a comfortable family home with a strong relationship to the outdoors, clear circulation, and spaces that can adapt over time.
The Approach
The plan is organized around a planted courtyard. Living areas open toward the garden, while private rooms are positioned for calm and separation. Timber, stone, and soft neutral finishes bring warmth without distracting from the architecture.
Key Details
Courtyard-centered plan · Natural daylight · Indoor-outdoor connection · Durable, tactile materials
Outcome
The result is a home designed around everyday rituals: open where connection matters, quiet where retreat is needed.
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