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Vertical Courtyard House

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Residential Architecture - Single Family

Firm LocationSanta Monica, United States

Project locationSanta Monica, California

CompanyMontalba Architects

Lead ArchitectDavid Montalba, FAIA

Projecthttp://montalbaarchitects.com/project/?Project_id=2048

Project Videohttps://vimeo.com/518241213/aed60cbcf8

Dissolving the boundaries between spaces, both interior and exterior, is the primary design intent of this single-family residence. Conceptually, the house is split into two distinct volumes with a landscaped strip bisecting the space. Instead of going horizontal, the home expands vertically with proportions driven by experience-based ideas. A vertical courtyard organizes the house and infuses natural light into all three floors while providing private inward views and spatial dimension with large walls of glass that remain fully open, yet still retain a level of privacy.