Courtyard house / Tag

Casa del Sol sits in Conil de le Frontera, Spain, a house by Steyn Studio that draws its plan and poise from the sun. The project threads courtyards through a low, stone-lined ensemble and crowns it with a latticed central volume. Materials do the talking here, from Andalusian limestone to clay tiles that temper glare and heat, while timber and woven textures warm the interiors for relaxed coastal living.

Sleeping Lab·Tang sits in Beijing, China, conceived by Atelier d’More as a hospitality project with a crafted touch. Set at a key village crossroads near Universal Studios, the reworked B&B turns a once-abandoned compound into a calm, white-walled retreat. The team preserves the existing framework while reshaping the entry and courtyards into a coherent sequence that brings daylight, privacy, and a sense of flow.

Casa Clausura sits in Mendiolaza, Argentina, as a single-family house by Agustín Lozada. The project resists suburban habits, settling low on the site and turning its back on the punishing western exposure. Instead of spectacle, the plan collects rooms around an inward courtyard with a pool, privileging light, shade, and privacy over frontage. It reads as a measured reply to its setting, quiet in posture yet exacting in intent.

Palm Springs House stands on Toronia Court in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, designed by Arkhé as a house composed around courtyard living and climate sense. The plan pulls into an L and opens to a private pool, while a warm timber entry cuts the restrained street face. Inside, a calm palette and timber underfoot underline the easy pace of the coastal setting.

Riba House sits in Puembo, Ecuador, a two-level house by TEC Taller EC that takes its cue from a venerable carob tree at the site’s center. The bar-shaped plan wraps the tree to frame views toward Quito and the Andes, then loosens into a terrace that stretches the daily routine toward the horizon. Urban edge meets valley quiet here, and the plan mediates both with poise.

Planar House is a house located in Thailand. Designed in 2024 by JI+TA architect, the project features layered planes that filter views while ensuring privacy and maintaining a sense of openness. The architecture allows natural sunlight and breeze to permeate, creating moments of ventilation in a dynamic interior. With a well-orchestrated entry sequence, this single-family villa has a central courtyard flanked by communal spaces that lead towards a split-level upper level housing a master suite and two smaller bedrooms.

Located in Panchkula, India, Residence 91 by Charged Voids is an inward-looking six-bedroom house with patterned brickwork informed by local construction practices. The home features an improvised rat-trap bond, serving both thermal insulation and noise reduction purposes. Owing to the bustling location, this Chandigarh residence is designed with carefully planned recesses that ensure privacy. The design is described as a humble, meditative sanctuary, housing a nine-member family spanning three generations.

Lai The House by DUHA Architects is situated in the culturally rich village of Lai The, Huế, Vietnam. Designed in 2023, this house features alternating courtyards that foster a connection between generations. Its open-plan living area seamlessly integrates with a lush garden, creating an inviting and intimate atmosphere.