The ethos of striking a balance lies in a clever mix of traditions while delivering 21st-century amenities in a space. The ‘Courtyard House’ is designed around one of the most essential elements of conventional Indian homes — the courtyard. Situated away from the city’s hustle and bustle, this 3,788 sq ft three-bedroom home is an outcome of the own...
Project name
Courtyard House
Architecture firm
Alkove-Design
Location
Bengaluru, India
Photography
Parth Swaminathan, PHX India
Principal architect
Komal Mittal, Ninada Kashyap
Design team
Komal Mittal, Ninada Kashyap, Rutuja Ravindrakumar, Nikita Katole, Pranav Gawale
Collaborators
My Garden, Sunshine Boulevard
Interior design
Alkove-Design
Structural engineer
Sreenivasulu
Supervision
Bakkinath, Sreenivasulu
Visualization
Alkove-Design
Tools used
Escape, Lumion, SketchUp, AutoCAD
Construction
Bakkinath, Sreenivasulu
Material
1. Unique Material Applications ● Exterior Walls: CSEB (Compressed stabilised earth blocks) Bricks with Varnish ● Internal Walls: Red Bricks ● Flooring: Attangudi Tiles, Green Marble, Yellow Jaisalmer Stone, Grey Sadarahalli Granite, Teak Wood Flooring ● Central Columns: Wooden Columns ● Louvered Wardrobe Shutters: Teak Wood ● Roofing: Clay Tiles ● Bath flooring: Sadarhalli Stone ● Curtains: S N Fabrics, Voyage Maison ● Kitchen Surface: Kalinga Stone ● Kitchen Sink: Nirali ● Kitchen Hardware: Hafele ● Kitchen Chimney: Elica ● Kitchen Chimney: Min Appliances ● Designer Fans: Orient ● Digital Locks: Delta Home ● Ply: Archidply ● Laminates: Royal Touche, Merino
Budget
Rs 4000 - 5000 per sq.ft.
Client
Srikanth Kalyani, Nandini Srikanth
Typology
Residential › House
Palette Architecture proudly presents the Courtyard | House—a charming Brooklyn residence that epitomizes their commitment to enhancing the daily experiences of contemporary domesticity. This remarkable townhouse renovation incorporates a horizontal addition, expanding the social spaces and seamlessly integrating with the lush rear garden.
Project name
Courtyard House
Architecture firm
Palette Architecture LLC
Location
Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York, United States
Principal architect
Peter Miller AIA
Design team
Jeff Wandersman AIA, Christina Attiyeh
Interior design
Palette Architecture LLC
Structural engineer
I.D.E.A
Environmental & MEP
LL Engineering PC
Lighting
Palette Architecture LLC
Visualization
Palette Architecture LLC
Tools used
Autodesk Revit
Construction
Fasa Contracting Inc.
Client
Daniel and Audrey O'Brien
Typology
Residential › Single-Family Townhouse
The renovation was committed to preserving and integrating the existing cottage into the contemporary extension. This was achieved through the retention of traditional elements, such as the original stove that has been carved into the modern bathroom as a reminder of the properties history.
Project name
Courtyard House
Architecture firm
Nathalie Scipioni Architects
Location
Earlwood, New South Wales, Australia
Principal architect
Nathalie Scipioni
Design team
Nathalie Scipioni Architects
Collaborators
Reece, Better tiles
Interior design
Nathalie Scipioni Architects
Lighting
Nathalie Scipioni Architects
Supervision
Nathalie Scipioni Architects
Visualization
Nathalie Scipioni Architects
Material
Concrete, Steel, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
Located in Dongcheng district in the ancient city of Beijing, the project consisted in the construction of a private courtyard house including the refurbishment of an existing Ming's dynasty building along the street. In the design process, it was important to give a clear reading of the old and the new while connecting both in a coherent architect...
Project name
Dongcheng Courtyard House
Architecture firm
JSPA Design
Principal architect
Johan Sarvan, Florent Buis
Built area
660 m² (Interior space area)
Design year
2022 Feburary to October
Visualization
JSPA Design
Typology
Residential › House
This project provided the opportunity to address the battleaxe block subdivision which too often sees the replacement of an ex-backyard with structures that cover the majority of the site and leave little room for gardens, a poorly defined entry sequence neglecting the home a presence in the neighbourhood and a laneway lost to car parking and solid...
Project name
Jimmy's House
Architecture firm
MJA Studio, Studio Roam, IOTA
Location
North Perth, Western Australia
Principal architect
Jimmy Thompson
Design team
Jimmy Thompson, Lead Design | Sally Weerts, Documentation | Amy McDonnell, Interiors
Collaborators
Assemble Building Co., Builder | Atelier JV, Engineer | Banksia + Lime / Oaktree Design, Landscape Architect/Designer | Jimmy Thompson + Amy McDonnell, Interior Designer | Wylie Woodburn, Lighting Consultant | Mitch Hill, Design / Construction
Interior design
Amy McDonnell, Interiors
Structural engineer
Atelier JV
Landscape
Banksia + Lime / Oaktree
Lighting
Wylie Woodburn, Lighting Consultant
Construction
Assemble Building Co.
Typology
Residential › Courtyard House
Re-examination of a desert courtyard house: Designed by Scottsdale-based architecture firm Chen + Suchart Studio, the 6130 Residence is planned to be built in Paradise Valley, Arizona, USA.
The architecture visualization is done by Tridi a 3D visualization studio based in Vic, near Barcelona led by designer Jordi Raurell.
Project name
6130 Residence
Architecture firm
Chen + Suchart Studio
Location
Paradise Valley, Arizona, USA
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Szu-Ping Patricia Chen Suchart and Thamarit Suchart
Design team
Szu-Ping Patricia Chen Suchart and Thamarit Suchart
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › House
