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Courtyard House
PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Restoration & Renovation
Firm LocationSan Francisco, United States
Project locationMill Valley, California, USA
CompanyMichael Hennessey Architecture
Lead ArchitectMichael Hennessey
Design TeamClaudia Merzario, Jason Laudat
For this renovation of a Mill Valley house located just north of San Francisco, the clients requested an open floor plan for the kitchen/dining/and living areas, as well as an indoor/outdoor connection for their children to enjoy. The house’s organization around a central courtyard, the open floor plan for the kitchen/dining/living areas, carefully-framed views of the lush trees outside, and indoor/outdoor connections serve to create a comprehensive, thoughtful, and sensitive approach to creating an extraordinary daily life.