Courtyard Houses, 1997

Athens, Greece

The housing units are articulated in plan and section around semi-enclosed courtyards, while the last differentiated unit consolidates the end of the block. The introverted courtyards are an integral part of each house, while the building as a whole retains a public image towards the urban environment. By multiplying the primary unit this typology can expand to a much larger scale, suggesting an alternative type of development for the outskirts of the city. The multiplicity of open, semi-open and enclosed spaces is an ideal solution for the Attic climate, as the courtyard house type is a derivative of the houses built in Athens since prehistoric times.

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