The heart of this concept is a big central court that opens the interior to sunlight and a in-and-out view of itself. The court - or atrium, as it's called - can't be seen at all from outside, making the design concept an perfect choice for a small lot. Here the roofless atrium serves as a unusual living-dining room.
Because it's sheltered on all sides, any atrium adds severeal weeks to your outdoor living season - and the eaves around this protect even more. The floor slopes imperceptibly so that water drains right off the outdoor carpeting.
From the street, the house has a very private, windowless appearance. Approach it through the recessed entryg arden, open the front doors and you're immediately confronted with the outdoors again.
The atrium naturally zones the house for eating, sleeping and entertaining. Wide halls around it route traffic efficiently and sliding glass doors make the central court accessible from all sides.
Notice that the kitchen was located so that you can't easily see into it from the court. In smaller atrium style houses, it's screened by the family room.
The house measures 83x65 feet; its total floor space is 2.885 square feet, which does not include the garage or atrium.
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