# Flexible Courtyard Apartments
Zilong Nan Debuts the 'Courtyard Apartments in Claymore' Project

By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-12-16 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-courtyard-apartment
References: [monash.edu](https://www.monash.edu/mada/student-work/mada-now-2022/architecture/master-of-architecture/housing/zilong-nan)

Zilong Nan, a student at Monash University, reveals a flexible courtyard apartment typology as part of the Monash Art, Design, And Architecture Student Exhibition. The project is called 'Courtyard Apartments in Claymore' and it presents "an alternative medium-density dwelling model" that accommodates the existing natural environment of Claymore, NSW. According to Nan, their concept "allows for flexible siting arrangements, working around the existing vegetation that was deliberately retained, while creating new edges to the street, within the courtyard, and between buildings."

The design of the flexible courtyard apartments delivers a range of public, private, and shared spaces, all of which are designed to encourage stronger cohesion with the natural environment. The structures will on "folding timber facade systems" and can source bricks from previous houses.

Image Credit: Zilong Nan