Stone
A private limestone courtyard organized around a quiet reflecting pool.
The brief
Create privacy while bringing daylight deep into the plan.
Use the court as an outdoor living space.
Create shade along the main circulation route.
Coordinate levels around the reflecting pool.
Detail the edge between stone and glazed ceramic.
Preserve daylight at the surrounding rooms.
The design
Rooms face a planted central court, with screens shading the most exposed openings.
Design outcome
The court provides an outdoor room connected to everyday living spaces.
