The 'Courtyard House' by Hutchison and Maul is just as pleasing to the eye from the exterior as it does in the interior. The home consists of two different parts: one is a "concrete plinth" that has minimal interaction spaces. The second part of the home is a "hovering" wood volume that acts as a private living space for the owners.
The inside of the Courtyard House by Hutchison and Maul is somewhat like a labyrinth because one must climb stairs and cross bridges to get from point A to point B. The home is built in a modern-day style and it also gives a great view of the mountains.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Labyrinth Homes
- Opportunity to design and build homes with non-traditional layouts that offer unique experiences and perspectives for homeowners.
- Floating Volumes
- Potential to use hovering volumes, whether made of wood or other materials, to create private living spaces in homes or commercial buildings.
- Minimal Interaction Spaces
- Incorporating minimal interaction spaces, such as concrete plinths, into building designs to create visual interest and contrast with more private areas.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture
- The architecture industry can adapt these unconventional design elements to create unique, visually appealing and functional buildings.
- Real Estate
- Real estate professionals can explore the use of non-traditional layouts and design elements to offer unique properties and attract buyers.
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for interior designers to work with non-traditional layouts and create functional and visually interesting living spaces for homeowners.
