Raya Studio

Courtyard House.

A conceptual study of a home oriented around a courtyard. This material demonstrates a portfolio and does not represent a built project.

Courtyard House.

The initial question

How can shared activity coexist with the need for quiet? The study begins by arranging spaces around the intensity of activity, rather than room names alone.

A courtyard as a connection

The open space orients the dining area, living room, and route to the bedrooms. Visual connections create proximity without making every space completely open.

Materials and transitions

Quiet surfaces leave room for light and shadow. Changes in flooring and the depth of shade mark transitions between inside and outside.

Development notes

Sun orientation, site conditions, structure, and occupants’ needs must be evaluated in a real project. This concept shows a design process, not construction documentation.