Kyeemagh Courtyard House is a two-storey, 360 m² family home in Kyeemagh, a coastal suburb in Sydney's south. The brief was for a light-filled house defined by openness and a seamless connection to the outdoors, and the plan is organised around that idea. 

The house wraps around a north-facing courtyard, which serves as the family's primary outdoor living space and extends the internal living areas beyond the built footprint. Large, carefully positioned windows draw northern light deep into the dwelling, so the courtyard shapes the experience of the interior as much as the garden.

On the ground floor, an open-plan living and dining area flows directly onto the outdoor spaces, reinforcing a strong relationship between inside and out. To the east, an alfresco area adds a second outdoor room and acts as a buffer between the main dwelling and the outdoor living at the rear, giving the family more privacy.

Upstairs, the private rooms are arranged for retreat while keeping the same spatial clarity and natural light as the level below, with the courtyard remaining the focal point of the house. Above them, a roof deck offers a secluded outdoor setting with views across the surrounding coastal outlook.

From the street, white-rendered, softly curved forms frame the upper level, while a textured grey column and vertical battens wrapping the entry and garage door give the façade depth and warmth. Inside, curved ceiling bulkheads with concealed lighting soften the rooms, a double-height living space rises beside tall black-framed windows, and the kitchen is anchored by deep green marble, timber joinery and arched glass-fronted cabinets.

Studio HMD worked closely with the builder and contractors throughout construction, keeping close oversight on site so the design was carried through as intended. The result is a refined coastal residence that balances a clear architectural idea with everyday functionality: a family home organised around light, privacy and outdoor living.