Courtyard inside house

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From inside to outside, and internally through a series of private courtyards, there is always an opportunity to engage with the natural environment. Roof plantings are also designed to sprawl and grow over the structure. “The intention eventually is for the building to be dominated and returned to the landscape over time,” he says. #privategarden #courtyard #gardendesign #landscaping #familyhome #homedesign #homedesignideas #architecture #houseplants

The interior is filled with courtyards.

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