Rift Courtyard House

How can a family home feel open to the landscape while keeping its private rooms sheltered?

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Concept study 01

01 / Design response

A stone spine anchors the plan. Living spaces open toward a protected court, while deep roof edges temper light and rain.

Brief

Create a family home with a strong connection to its sloping site, a sheltered outdoor room and a clear separation between shared and private spaces.

Architecture
Site planning
Visualization

AI-generated approach to the shaded entrance — 01 / Rift Courtyard House

AI-generated protected courtyard and rain garden — 02 / Rift Courtyard House

AI-generated garden elevation at blue hour — 03 / Rift Courtyard House

02 / Project logic

Material logic

Rough stone gives the house weight. Timber softens the covered edges. Bronze frames keep the openings quiet, while concrete handles the long horizontal spans.