Courtyard House

Basement 3444 sq.ft. | Ground 4364 sq.ft.

Nestled into a woodlot, this bungalow concept features an inner courtyard and oversized foyer which separates the two zones of the home: living and sleeping. Upon entering the home, you can look out to the courtyard with a koi pond, fire pit, and outdoor kitchen. The skylight over the stairs floods the space with daylight. The left wing of the home holds the communal spaces with the kitchen featuring a hidden pantry which connects to the garage. The right wing of the home holds the bedrooms with separation between the parents and children. The primary ensuite features a walk-in shower with freestanding tub which overlooks the backyard. The ceilings soar up to 14’ tall in certain areas with clerestory windows bringing ambient sunlight in throughout the day. The living walls in the entry and dining room bring the outdoors in which harnesses biophilic design. The basement is home to a gym with an endless pool, study, guest/nanny suite, and rec room with wet bar. The enlarged window wells and walk-up courtyard bring in ample amounts of daylight. On the exterior, the butterfly roof design and clerestory windows create an airy feel throughout the home. The linear stone, brick, and concrete panels hold down the mass while the wood siding and slats connect the built structure back to the environment. The driveway extends down behind a gate so that a car can be showcased in the backyard.