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ABOVE: A sense of purpose and flow is found in the spaces of the homes I design. In this case, I arranged the
kitchen-dining-living areas to remain open to one another while wrapping the central courtyard in an L shape.
This enables owners and guests to readily mediate between active socializing and more solitary pursuits.
UPPER LEFT: The vaulted wood ceiling of the living room provides warmth and a sense of graciousness
conducive both to day-to-day activities and special occasions hosting larger gatherings of extended family
and f riends.
LOWER LEFT: With full-length sliding glass panels into the south-facing courtyard, the dining and living room
have a comfortable, easy flow between activities both inside and out.
FACING PAGE: The garden courtyard serves as the focal point of the social spaces of the house, flooding the
inhabitants with daylight yet maintaining privacy f rom neighbors. The close proximity of the gated courtyard
to both the driveway and entrance sides of the house enables flexibility of use for any occasion.
Photographs by Jack Zigon Photography
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