Renovating a 20-year-old house in Bangkok, Design in Motion has balanced privacy with openness to create a versatile and functional home defined by an elegant internal courtyard.
While looking out towards a stunning view is highly desired for many, not every residence has an outside view to capture. But that doesn't have to be a bad thing – with clever architecture and a quiet sense of peace, these homes show that the best view is sometimes inside.
There is a lovely quality to this home – designed by Welsh + Major – that expands a semi-detached house with its own counterpart, and not just because it’s a sensible expansion.
Paddington Courtyard House by Aileen Sage Architects reinvents the Victorian terrace with a dominating internal courtyard.