When I was in 6th grade, I was invited to a birthday party at a really cool house. I had never seen a house with an outside on the inside. I was fascinated. Yesterday, my daughter and I were surfing the net looking at real estate when I noticed my classmate Olivia's house was up for sale so I decided to try to create a court yard house that had all my essential elements. With 2831 square feet, this is one of my bigger houses. I chose to make the bedrooms fairly large so that intergenerational living would be fairly easy, but the bedroom wing of the house could easily be sectioned off to accommodate another bedroom or two. The master bedroom has direct access to the inner courtyard as do the family and living areas. The large laundry room opens into the master bath, featuring a garden tub and a large walk in shower. The family room can be opened to the kitchen with large double doors, or hidden from view if entertaining guests in the formal living and dining area. Of course there is a large pantry and plenty of closet space. The court yard itself has endless possibilities ... a hot tub, small pool or pond, enclosed with a skylight roof, or no roof at all ... Hope you like it! God Bless You All! ~Grama Sue
Sq. Ft.: 3,163 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,463 | Bedrooms: 6 | Bathrooms: 4.5
Ground Floor Plan Second Floor Plan Co-housing Manor is a design exercise looking at a different form of housing for today's Baby Boomer generation that wants to downsize and simplify from the large homes they raised their families in. In many ways they still need the large homes after their kids have grown and moved away. They need the number of bedrooms for when the next generation comes to visit. They need the large kitchen and entertaining areas for family celebrations and holidays. The three car garage also has become a large project or hobby space that is difficult to give up when downsizing. And often an adult kid may need to come back to live at home when economic hardship or divorce happens. Family members often like to be in closer proximity to each other. Like in the case of an elderly relative that needs to watched over, or the need to take care of a house while someone is traveling for extended periods. The expense of gas and frustration of traffic at certain times of the day can limit the ability of family members to travel across town or between cities to be supportive of each other. Families today also are comprised of close friends that they feel the same level of care for as actual relations and are an integral part of their lives. Co-Housing Manor is a way for a close group of people to live together in a supportive way and still maintain a level of privacy and autonomy. It is five independent living units that share larger common amenities that are difficult to give up when moving to smaller homes, as well as allow the supportive family environment that close proximity allows. There are five living units ranging from 638 to 1729 square feet. The total building area is 8900 square feet giving an average of 1,800 sf per unit. So it allows you to downsize to about 1,500 sf yet retain the large public areas that would be common in a house of 8 to 10 thousand square feet. There is a 19' by 32' Great Hall that can be used for large entertaining such as holidays or family celebrations like birthdays or weddings. It can also be available to invite the wider neighborhood in for community interaction. There is a likewise large outdoor covered gathering space for more casual or impromptu socializing. Supporting both spaces is a large central kitchen which can have larger capacity appliances for use of residents and offers more space than in their private units for projects that need larger layout counters. There is a guest suite attached to the common area to accommodate visitors that allows both they and you privacy that is difficult when you have downsized to a condominium. There is a separate garage that can be set up for a shop or be used for extra storage of sports equipment or hobbies that would not fit within the single garage provided each unit. There are five two story townhouses at each corner separated by garages so they are very private and there is no chance of noise transmission through common walls. The rooms are on the small side, but there are large master baths and walk in closets normally found in larger homes. There is a second space that can be used for home office, guest room or media center. A studio apartment on the second floor can be rented out or used for an adult child that has moved back, or for a person that can act as a caretaker for the complex. Click here to see exterior views. Click here to see interior views. Click here to see another Co-housing Design Concept
These homes in Chennai, Hyderabad, Bharuch and Ahmedabad blur the lines between the indoors and the outdoors with their beautiful courtyards
Sq. Ft.: 5,262 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4.5
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Building an interior courtyard garden design, spaces defined by walls on four sides, draws natural light and air of the outdoors into your home.
Getting the transition right is a challenge in any addition. Here, a courtyard creates breathing room between old and new.
Discover amazing courtyard designs from all over the world, with indoor trees, outdoor furniture and lighting, retractable walls, patios and atrium ceilings.
Sq. Ft.: 3,404 | Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 4.5
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Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the Hooper House is a long, low mid-century modern home designed by Marcel Breuer and Herbert Beckhard.
This house was designed around a courtyard to maximise the Northerly aspect into as many rooms as possible with the added benefit of creating a central “outdoor room”. Doing this meant …
A sleek modern ranch layout with unforgettable contemporary designs, gives this 2,947 square foot home a lot to love. For starters, it features a full apartment unit which has all of the necessary living spaces and stands 2-stories tall. This is great for in-laws or renters which may help generate additional income. The main home is equally as functional, beginning with the 2-car garage and vaulted foyer. From there, the floorplan opens up to reveal a totally open kitchen and living room, flanked by a large open-air courtyard, perfect for incorporating a bit of nature with this amazing home. The rear of the home houses all 3 bedrooms, including the master with its en-suite and nearby walk-in closet.
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Truoba 320 modern house plan is expressed by open floor plan, high living room ceiling and connection of interior and exterior spaces.
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This three or four-bedroom plan features an impressive great room at the heart of the home. The main entryway leads through a private courtyard, and the wonderf…
An urban walled courtyard house occupying a tough public site, this home was designed for my own family. By Guy Tarrant Architects
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“If your ceiling should fall, then you have lost a room, but gained a courtyard. Think of it that way.” -Alexander McCall Smith...
A design team blends inviting interiors and classic architecture to create an elegant and livable home in La Jolla, California.
Experience the perfect harmony of privacy and social connectivity with this thoughtfully designed house plan. Centered around a covered patio, this home offers a seamless integration of well-defined spaces. A gracefully designed walkway leads to the entrance from the front double garage, setting the tone for what lies beyond. Upon entering, you are greeted by an open plan living room, encompassing a lounge, dining area, and kitchen. Expansive fold and stack doors seamlessly extend the living space onto the covered patio, creating a fluid connection between different areas of the home. A private passage separates the bedrooms, each with its own private or semi-private garden. The kitchen is complemented by a scullery and walk-in pantry, ensuring functionality and convenience. Additionally, a study on the main floor leads to a staircase, granting access to a basement TV room. Externally, a wrap-around patio, complete with a pool and boma, extends deeper into the garden, offering a serene outdoor retreat. These plans will include detailed construction drawings: Proforma Site with roof plan Floor Plans Water Reticulation Plan Elevations Sections Electrical Plan Window Schedule Door Schedule Area Schedule Plans in Metric and Imperial Units 8 Sheets of detailed architectural drawings that will be downloaded in PDF and editable (dwg) file format on purchase. The house is also available in Autodesk Revit Format, please contact for inquiries. Email us at info [!at] architectplan.co.za for any queries or questions you might have. Thank you for your support
CUBE SQUARE - Prasanna House is illustrative, where an urban context has been transformed into an intimate and tranquil living space.