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Courtyard House / FGR Architects
Courtyard House / FGR Architects © Peter Bennetts + 15 Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/993107/courtyard-house-fgr-architects © Peter Bennetts Text description provided by the architects. The Courtyard Residence resembles a rectangular origami of concrete and glass. The project aims to design calm expression, heightened experience, and seamless function. © 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 warm materiality. © Peter Bennetts A low-rise form contains a masterful series of concertinaed…
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Courtyard garden ideas – 10 ways to create a hidden paradise
We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Courtyard garden ideas are often a hidden gem when it comes to garden design. Yes, they might be small, but they can be beautiful suntraps and places in which to escape. A courtyard garden is often described as ‘a flat space, with walls around it’, which already doesn’t sound like the most inspiring small garden idea to work with. But while your space might be overlooked by neighbouring walls, it can be a space where shady-loving plants thrive, and you can be creative with your choice of landscaping, furniture, and decorative touches when considering courtyard…
