House · Two-Family Country House
Shared Courtyard Dual House
A country house where two households can stay together
Project Summary
A two-family country house planned to let parents and adult children stay together while still preserving privacy for each household.
Challenge
The design needed to balance shared outdoor use with the privacy expectations of two separate households.
Approach
Entries, windows, and shared-yard edges were organized so the common space stays active without exposing private rooms.
Outcome
It became a recurring reference for family second-home consultations that need both closeness and separation.
Scope
- Split-family plan
- Shared courtyard strategy
- Material decisions
- Build coordination
- Completion record
Deliverables
- Plans for each household
- Courtyard layout
- Exterior finish board
- Completion photos
Signals
- Privacy secured for both households
- Shared courtyard used as the organizing center
- Useful family second-home reference
Key Materials / Assets
- Courtyard paving
- Exterior finish samples
- Shared-area lighting
- Storage planning
Photo Archive
Project Narrative / Additional Blocks
This dual-house project uses a shared courtyard as a connector while keeping the two household routines distinct.