Courtyard House

Melbourne, Australia

At home

Timber-lined courtyard of a minimalist Melbourne home with a Japanese maple tree at the center and a copper-brown Bistroo table set placed on the terrace.

Shhhh... This timber-lined courtyard invites you to relax and take in the tranquil mood it radiates. 

The homeowners of this lovely house aspired for their home to be an idyllic, minimalist sanctuary in the center of Melbourne. With a sincere belief in Zen principles, the architects decided to direct the entire home towards the central courtyard where the Japanese maple trees are the spiritual and esthetic center of the house.

A peaceful view

Shoulder to shoulder

In line with the external material and color palette consisting of bricks and terracotta roof tiles, the Copper brown Bistroo is a stunner in the peaceful garden. Seated next to each other, it’s the perfect spot for a morning coffee, a midday lunch, evening drink, and most importantly for the sensory experiences of the courtyard: the sound of bamboo in the breeze; the trickling of running water; the temporal experience as light trickles through the battens.

Minimalist courtyard with warm timber surfaces and planted greenery, designed around a central tree to create a calm outdoor retreat.
Peaceful residential courtyard with vertical wooden cladding, a Japanese maple tree, and a copper-brown Bistroo table with two seats placed beside a garden path.
Architectural view of the central courtyard with wooden batten walls filtering sunlight and a Bistroo set offering a quiet spot for coffee or conversation.

Pictures: Tom Ross
Architects: Ha Architecture

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