#courtyard-design

#courtyard-design

Villa Sipat & Sauh by Arkana Architects sits within a compact site in Bali behind a luminous facade of glass blocks. The project responds to a brief that sought a rental villa with the warmth and familiarity of a private dwelling, expressed through quiet spatial cues and measured material choices. A small foyer framed by glass blocks introduces this tone. The space opens to the sky, allowing shifting light and occasional rain to shape the atmosphere.

Peru-based practice Roman Bauer Arquitectos takes to Lima's bohemian district of Barranco to design a studio, workshop, and exhibition space for photographers. The project is organized around two landscaped courtyards that frame a lofty central workspace. Visitors enter through a forecourt where cantilevered planters infuse the space with greenery before reaching the main hall. Sliding doors retract fully to create a continuous flow from the entry courtyard through the interior and into a second sunlit garden at the rear.

Located in southern Kyoto, Japan, occupies an L-shaped plot of and that required special attention due to its dual street frontages and changing elevations. APOLLO Architects & Associates responded with a composition of concrete features and a massive southern overhang. A dramatic cantilever creates a pilotis garage on the secondary facade. A series of concrete ribs create a rhythmic grid that spans the double-height living space. Within this structural framework, recessed walnut panels introduce a warmth and acoustic softness.

This renovation successfully revitalizes a late 19th-century Victorian home, ensuring it meets modern needs for a retiring couple while preserving its heritage character.