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STUDY 01 / RESIDENTIAL180 m² / CONCEPT ONLY

The courtyard house

A quieter centre.

The courtyard house — illustrative architecture reference
ILLUSTRATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY / FICTIONAL DESIGN STUDY
01 / THE QUESTION

How can a compact home feel connected without losing quiet corners?

A fictional home study arranged around a planted courtyard. Shared rooms face inward; circulation becomes a sequence of light, shade and small pauses.

A central open space divides shared and private areas. Framed openings create glimpses across the plan, while simple surfaces keep attention on changing light.

02 / THE MATERIAL LANGUAGE

Fewer materials.
More intention.

  1. 01Warm timber
  2. 02Lime-toned plaster
  3. 03Stone underfoot
Illustrative spatial and material reference
SPATIAL MOOD REFERENCE / NOT A BUILT PROJECT
03 / MOVING THROUGH THE PLAN

Space as a sequence.

  1. Arrive through a shaded threshold
  2. Gather beside the planted centre
  3. Withdraw into quieter rooms

An editorial website demonstration. Project names, areas and design narratives are invented. The photographs are atmosphere references, not evidence of completed architectural work.

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