The Courtyard House is a nod to the tradition of the Italian Palazzo and Australian courtyard house, creating the constant connection between outdoor and indoor spaces. The house is divided by three landscaped zones: the front yard, the courtyard and the rear yard. The landscaped courtyard is the heart of the house, masking the neighbouring dwellings while at the same time revealing canopies of the surrounding trees. 

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Architects: FIGR Architecture & Design

Location: Templestowe Lower VIC 3107, Australia

Architect In Charge: Michael Artemenko, Adi Atic

Area: 280.0 m2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Tom Blachford

Builder: Grundella Constructions
Styling: Ruth Welsby

Landscape Architect: MUD Office

Engineer: Kaco Consulting Engineers

© Tom Blachford

From the architect. The Courtyard House is a nod to the tradition of the Italian Palazzo and Australian courtyard house, creating the constant connection between outdoor and indoor spaces. The house is divided by three landscaped zones: the front yard, the courtyard and the rear yard. The landscaped courtyard is the heart of the house, masking the neighbouring dwellings while at the same time revealing canopies of the surrounding trees. 

© Tom Blachford

This tranquil, calm space has an intimate connection with the interior spaces of the house which reveal themselve...