Description

The Denver Courtyard House is a single family residence in Northwest Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood. A compact yet thoughtfully designed layout features two levels of 2,800 square feet of interior space.

On the first floor, the living room, kitchen, and dining area abut expansive glass walls framing an exterior courtyard. Designed to maximize both light and privacy, the home utilizes skylights and glazing, while the walled rear courtyard ensures privacy within the dense urban neighborhood. Despite the limited width of the property, the design harnesses sunlight by positioning the second-floor volume to the north and incorporating a subtle

Awards

AIA Colorado Award of Merit 2024

angle, widening the courtyard and enhancing the connection to nature. This shift allows for incorporation of a glass roof over the entry and powder room. The peaked roof of the upper story is a response to the City’s zoning code, which limits the building height incrementally as it nears the neighboring property lines. Materials were chosen for their durability and character. An Accoya wood rain screen clads all sides of the upper building volume, including the roof. The material was milled to spec and finished with a grey tone to allow the product to gracefully weather to its natural color.