Home with a Backyard is a minimalist residence situated in Sifnos, Greece, designed by OFFICE MUTO. The courtyard lies on the coronary heart of this design – a barebones but integral area that stands undeterred by time or change, preserving the core character of the constructing. The positioning is marked by its conventional sheepfolds – uncomplicated rectangular constructions accompanying diminutive courtyards. These courtyards serve a twin objective; they supply shelter from the wind whereas additionally enlarging the dwelling space for the animals by bridging indoor and out of doors areas. The positioning’s uniqueness additionally stems from an uncharacteristic flatness discovered seldom within the area. The constructible space on this web site has no retaining partitions to anchor onto, evoking the poetic sense of a wind-swept plateau that oversees the valley.
The positioning’s traits not solely emphasize the architectural significance of the encompassing sheepfolds, but additionally contribute to the formation of the constructing’s structure round a central courtyard. This structure not solely affords an aesthetic unity but additionally serves a practical objective – to defend from intense winds whereas augmenting the inside dwelling space with a spacious and economical out of doors area that coexists harmoniously with the panorama. Maintaining consistent with this design philosophy, every part of the mission manifests as an easy rectangular quantity, every one main on to the courtyard, negating the necessity for auxiliary circulation. The panorama, in flip, finds its expression by means of openings between these volumes, establishing a dialogue between the courtyard and its environment.
