Mediterranean courtyard house
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Project • By Corsaro Architetti • Private Houses
Casa C
Nestled within the rural landscape of the Itria Valley, Casa C offers a contemporary interpretation of the Mediterranean courtyard house through an architectural language that is minimalist, material-focused and deeply rooted in the Apulian region. The project blends discreetly into the context of the Itria Valley, engaging with the landscape of dry-stone walls, farmhouses and vernacular architecture, from which it draws inspiration and construction principles to create a contemporary architecture capable of evoking intimacy, tranquillity and continuity with nature. The house is organised around the principle of the courtyard, an archetypal element of Mediterranean living. A wall of tuff blocks defines the main façade and shields the... More
News • News • 21 Mar 2022
Barcelona’s Red House sees an inspirational transformation from factory to courtyard house
In Barcelona’s Poblenou District, the Red House by Arame Studio sees the transformation of a former factory into a courtyard house with studio space.
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The transformation is based on two main concepts. Firstly, the essence and character of the neighborhood’s industrial landscape are maintained by recognizing the spatial characteristics and materials of the building.
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Industrial elements are highlighted red, alongside some interior accents, to emphasize its presence within the light colored transformation.
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Secondly, the typology of the Mediterranean courtyard house, where the layout revolves around the outdoor space and acts as the anchor of the home.
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