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The Courtyard Residence

The Courtyard Residence

The Courtyard Residence resembles a rectangular origami of concrete and glass. The project’s ambition is a design of calm expression, heightened experience, and seamless function.

photo_credit Peter Bennetts
Peter Bennetts

Concrete geometry and bespoke glass apertures deliver privacy and prismatic delight. An understated street elevation with implied, layered volumes realizes a heightened sense of intrigue and wonder. If the streetscape view is largely private, the interiors bloom poetically with a warm materiality.

photo_credit Peter Bennetts
Peter Bennetts

A low-rise form contains a masterful series of concertinaed spaces. Adopting the classic Mediterranean model of a central courtyard, the house thrives on external privacy and internal experience. Moments of stillness and exuberance exist within this continuum.

photo_credit Peter Bennetts
Peter Bennetts

Water as wellspring is the focus of the courtyard as an oasis. Reflection and delight are contrasted by the monumental energy of matte and polished concrete. Muted surfaces celebrate a sophisticated rawness throughout, supported by the evolving dance of light, shadow, and reflection.

photo_credit Peter Bennetts
Peter Bennetts

A restrained material palette, notably selected timbers and fine steel windows, contribute nuance and elegance.

photo_credit Peter Bennetts
Peter Bennetts

Despite its heroic elements, the house transcends its gallery-like scale and functions as a series of beautifully proportioned living spaces. Flexible options for opening and closing interiors with sliding glass walls makes for an immersive connection with the pool, courtyard, and sunlight. Equally, the house can be closed down as required to mediate harsh weather and optimize thermal performance.

photo_credit Peter Bennetts
Peter Bennetts

Concrete walls and overhangs are incorporated for shade and shelter. This design vocabulary of burnished, creamy, concrete finishes flows from the inside out, often appearing almost luminous in its sculptural force.

photo_credit Peter Bennetts
Peter Bennetts

Principal living spaces radiate from the courtyard yet offer delight, whether fully open to the courtyard, or as discrete spaces. Offering serenity - with plenty of scope for exuberance and play - the Courtyard Residence offers inspired scope for family living.

photo_credit Peter Bennetts
Peter Bennetts

Team:

Architecture: FGR Architects
Lead Architect: Feras Raffoul
Project Architect:  Williams Liau
Photographer credits: Peter Bennetts

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