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Courtyard Retreat
MI, United States
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Other Projects by Wheeler Kearns Architects
Courtyard Retreat
MI, United States
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2024
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
Nestled in a heavily wooded ravine site at Camp Madron, the Courtyard Retreat juxtaposes the wild beauty of the surrounding woods with a curated courtyard garden.
From the outside, the modest single-story house presents a quiet, understated façade with a roof that subtly cants inward toward the courtyard. Clad in vertical wood plank siding, the simple box is designed to weather naturally and blend with its surroundings. The garage volume, integrated as a cohesive part of the home's structure, rotates out like a drawer, maintaining the integrity of the continuous roof form above. In this void, a covered entry guides visitors through a compressed space, offering glimpses of the courtyard and framing views toward the ravine.
Inside, the circulation wraps around a glass-lined courtyard – the soul of the house – drawing daylight into every corner and creating a visual connection to nature. The corners of the glass wall open into the Courtyard, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. For the gardener homeowner, this is their sanctuary.
The main living spaces feature floor-to-ceiling glass walls, providing unobstructed views of the Courtyard or the ravine. Two screened porches extend the living area in good weather: one adjacent to the kitchen for dining, and the other a quiet sitting space off the living room. These porches capture breezes, promote cross ventilation, and reinforce indoor-outdoor living.
A carefully curated material palette creates a warm, inviting interior that connects the home to the surrounding setting. Wood vertical siding wraps the interior entry and the screened porches. The concrete floor, with its dark earth-tone aggregate and sand-colored finish, complements white oak millwork and white drywall surfaces.
Bird-safe dot film was applied to exterior glazing. A gravel drive traces a subtle path through native plantings, and woodland restoration removed invasive species to complete a retreat attuned to its landscape.
From the outside, the modest single-story house presents a quiet, understated façade with a roof that subtly cants inward toward the courtyard. Clad in vertical wood plank siding, the simple box is designed to weather naturally and blend with its surroundings. The garage volume, integrated as a cohesive part of the home's structure, rotates out like a drawer, maintaining the integrity of the continuous roof form above. In this void, a covered entry guides visitors through a compressed space, offering glimpses of the courtyard and framing views toward the ravine.
Inside, the circulation wraps around a glass-lined courtyard – the soul of the house – drawing daylight into every corner and creating a visual connection to nature. The corners of the glass wall open into the Courtyard, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. For the gardener homeowner, this is their sanctuary.
The main living spaces feature floor-to-ceiling glass walls, providing unobstructed views of the Courtyard or the ravine. Two screened porches extend the living area in good weather: one adjacent to the kitchen for dining, and the other a quiet sitting space off the living room. These porches capture breezes, promote cross ventilation, and reinforce indoor-outdoor living.
A carefully curated material palette creates a warm, inviting interior that connects the home to the surrounding setting. Wood vertical siding wraps the interior entry and the screened porches. The concrete floor, with its dark earth-tone aggregate and sand-colored finish, complements white oak millwork and white drywall surfaces.
Bird-safe dot film was applied to exterior glazing. A gravel drive traces a subtle path through native plantings, and woodland restoration removed invasive species to complete a retreat attuned to its landscape.
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