Practice notes
The Courtyard House
An inward-looking city home opens around a quiet pocket of daylight.
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Residential architecture
The brief
A couple wanted a shared kitchen and living space without losing the quieter rooms that made their narrow home feel personal.
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Chicago, Illinois
The decisions
We drew the plan around a small courtyard, using a continuous floor and a restrained timber palette to connect the new rooms. Storage and circulation were considered together.
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The details
Deep window seats, concealed storage and a generous kitchen threshold give everyday activities their own place. The project story follows the plan, the light and the details that bring them together.