Internal courtyard

From inside to outside, and internally through a series of private courtyards, there is always an opportunity to engage with the natural environment. Roof plantings are also designed to sprawl and grow over the structure. “The intention eventually is for the building to be dominated and returned to the landscape over time,” he says. #privategarden #courtyard #gardendesign #landscaping #familyhome #homedesign #homedesignideas #architecture #houseplants

Shed House by Breakspear Architects • Unassuming at first glance yet hinting at refined details within, Shed House unfolds as a series of considered spaces that draws occupants inward, enveloping them in a sense of comfort. At the heart of the design, Breakspear Architects proposes an internal courtyard, while a separate shed structure delineates the rear edge of the property. #courtyard #architecture #modernhomes #housedesign #australianhomes #familyhome #dreamhouse #dreamhome…

Casa Cachalotes, by Oscar Gonzalez Moix

Charmaine Chan highlights five recently completed courtyard houses for her book Courtyard living: Contemporary houses of the Asia-Pacific.

Dangar Gardens November 2009

Casa Mika, a modern Mexico City house by ASP Arquitectura Sergio Portillo, combines privacy and outdoor living thanks to its internal courtyards

Glass extensions, open plan living spaces and large #glazinginstallations are all designed to create beautifully light interiors and a greater connection to the outdoors. Recently, architects are choosing to include an internal glass #courtyard in their projects, like this one surrounded by minimal windows #slidingdoors. #slimslidingdoors #aluminiumsliders #minimalwindows #residentialarchitecture #slimsliders #glassextension #glasscourtyard #internalcourtyard

LIJO RENY regimented house#garden #contemporary#gardenideas