Integrated Courtyard House

Structured living on another level.

This home seamlessly blends living areas to create a unique interplay where the form is structured yet the space is fluid. This takes place across three distinct yet transient areas. The first: a public area containing the kitchen, dining and living room. The second: a private area comprised of the flex-room, bedroom or rumpus room. And the third: the second floor, containing bedrooms and a family room. Enter through the forecourt with its striking feature planting creating a sense of place which allows the house to feel unified, yet complete with distinctive areas.

The hideaway house.

Strong forms frame the façade to create a refined hideaway within. The dramatic courtyard garden creates both an experience entering the house and a feature viewed from every room on the main floor. Spaces are contained and distinct yet visually connected to the outdoors, decidedly expansive. This creates options for variety in how you use the house. A generous main floor space with windows facing the back yard and rear patio presents an opportunity for a rumpus room, or light filled master bedroom, depending on which floor plan option you choose.

With a five-piece ensuite, spacious dressing room, and integrated laundry, the main floor private bedroom is tucked away, yet within reach, with easy circulation and direct access. An ideal room for those seeking their ‘forever home’ or wishing to welcome an aging loved one into their home – a space to age gracefully with comfort and autonomy.

The rumpus/family room floor plan option expands the breadth of the main floor by encouraging a more private type of social space. This retreat is separate from the rest of the main floor and can be used in a multitude of ways. Direct access to a full bathroom means that this space can be used as a family room, playroom, music room, fitness room, bedroom, art studio or office – the only limit is your imagination.

Ever flexible, always functional.

With a nod to modernist homes of the 50s and 60s, a flex room brings fluidity to living today. This dynamic space can be used as a home office, spare bedroom, music room, or yoga and meditation room – the choice is yours.

The upper floor plan presents several options for flexible living. Whether you want to be on the same floor as the kids, need room for your grandchildren to stay over, have teenagers who want their own space, or desire a private living space, this is your home. It’s designed to bring fluidity, flexibility and functionality to everyday living. All with style and grace.

The material creates the textural.

This home features a simple and natural material palette to create rich textures that accomplish three objectives. One: to make the house feel warm, calm and comfortable. Two: to create interest with contrasting solid walls and glazed openings, fostering connections with nature. Three: to clearly define the formal and experiential differences between the more public and interconnected main floor from the separate second floor.

We design our homes with the utmost transparency – specifications are clear, and your dream home can not only be visualized, but realized as you see fit. It also means you can decide to revise surface materials of the house, all without the beauty and legibility of the design being compromised.