Three Pines, a 2,100 square foot home designed by RES4, is nestled along the edge of the Chesapeake Bay wetlands in North Beach, United States. Composed of six modular boxes arranged in a courtyard hybrid layout, this house was designed with a retiring couple in mind, prioritizing aging-in-place features. By prefabricating the majority of the home off-site, the modest budget was kept in check, and the overall construction timeline was reduced to just six months.
Discover Dailly, Mamout Architectes‘ latest creation in Brussels, Belgium: a courtyard house that redefines sustainability.
Crafted in 2022, Dailly stretches 22 meters, skillfully utilizing materials reclaimed from a former warehouse. It features a sequence of rooms unified by two courtyards, with a dramatic double-height central space for vertical movement. The design reflects a commitment to eco-friendly practices, highlighted by the use of repurposed marble, glazed brick, and natural insulating materials.
Casa Victoria, designed by the renowned Splinter Society in Melbourne, Australia, stands as a radiant ode to a rich Mexican heritage fused with the charm of a Victorian workers cottage.
This restoration project of 2023, situated in the heart of Melbourne’s vibrant inner suburbs, fuses the traditional essence of a Mexican courtyard home with the historic Victorian architecture, culminating in an innovative space that thrives on intricate design detailing. Maximizing light intake through ingenious architectural techniques and showcasing a diverse palette of textures, the home extends beyond its boundaries, promising an enriched living experience.
Designed by Waechter Architecture, the Meadow House is a remarkable 2,000-square-foot (186 square meters) single-story residence nestled in the College Hill district of Eugene, Oregon.
This courtyard-style house seamlessly harmonizes with the natural beauty of Madison Meadow, a cherished landscape preserve and community park, in an ode to neighborhood connection and sustainability.
