Courtyard House 

A two level house for aging parents and son.  A private, inward focused, landscaped central courtyard filled with light from above connects the two levels together.  The ground level contains a Kitchen that opens to the courtyard where mom can prepare traditional foods.  The above unit is for the sibling caretaker and has its own exterior stair up to a separate living space.  This level is outward facing, lighter in feel, with a view of the Pacific Ocean.  

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