Courtyard
Architectural spaces organized around open courtyards, from intimate residential gardens to institutional gathering places.
Roberts Gray Architects Roots a Rammed-Earth Dune House in New Zealand's Rewilding Coastline
Two interlocked pavilions at Te Arai trade the coastal home's obsession with the horizon for a quieter dialogue with sand, ferns, and light.
Christos Pavlou Architecture Builds Inward on a Barren Cypriot Plain with Three Courtyards
A 288-square-meter house near Nicosia turns its back on an inhospitable landscape and cultivates its own world within white walls.
Morag Myerscough Fills a Sheffield Hospital Courtyard with Color, Wood, and Joy
A previously underfunded courtyard at Sheffield Children's Hospital becomes a secret garden of hand-painted timber and geometric ground murals.
FGR Architects Folds Concrete and Glass into a Mediterranean Courtyard House in Melbourne
In Cremorne, a five-bedroom home wraps layered concrete volumes around a central courtyard, pool, and garden to create privacy and calm.
Courtyard-Centered Living: A Contemporary Restoration in Limassol
Restored Limassol house blending traditional courtyard living with modern extensions, bioclimatic design, flexible interiors, vibrant colors, and sustainable, light-filled spaces.
Courtyard by Marriott Restaurant Interior, Yerevan
El restaurante del Courtyard by Marriott en Ereván combina diseño contemporáneo, artesanía local, materiales naturales y una atmósfera culturalmente inmersiva.
Transposed Courtyard House by Studio MSA
A contemporary Goan house reimagines the courtyard as an external social space, combining passive cooling, cultural elements, and climate-responsive design.
Corridor House 2.0: Thrissur Residence by i2a Architects Studio
A serene courtyard house along a busy highway, using corridors, perforated walls, and light to balance privacy and openness.
Central Courtyard Villa by NextOffice – A Sculptural Home Defined by Light, Arches, and Spatial Layers
A sculptural villa with stacked arches and a three-dimensional courtyard, blending light, water, and intersecting volumes to create layered, fluid spatial experiences.
Courtyard House by D’WELL: A Tranquil Retreat in Surat
Courtyard House by D’WELL in Surat features a central sunken courtyard, Chettinad-inspired design, natural materials, passive cooling, and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Cupertino Courtyard House / SHED Architecture & Design
Cupertino Courtyard House blends contemporary design, sustainable materials, and courtyard-focused living, creating a serene, multi-generational family home in California.
Tai-Silk Courtyard: A Contemporary Cultural Hub Revitalizing Historic Jiangnan Architecture
Tai-Silk Courtyard transforms a historic Jiangnan residence into a contemporary cultural hub, blending heritage architecture with modern exhibitions, materials, and craftsmanship.
