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Courtyard on Lake Coeur d'Alene

A quick sketch plan for a 1400-square foot courtyard in the woods of Northern Idaho. Surrounded to the North, East and West by a ranch-style house with a ceremonial gate to the South, the client wanted an intimate, sheltered space visible from nearly every room in the house. Some desired elements were a koi pond, ornamental Japanese pine and azalea, rain garden, bamboo screen for outdoor shower and Balinese-style front gate. Harsh winters and dry summers dictate planting, and since the courtyard is featured so prominently in the design of the house, it should be gorgeous year-round.

  1. Plan, section and isometric views.

    Comprehensive view of site plan & section, plus details.

  2. Courtyard Detail

    Pond section view.

  3. Courtyard Detail

    Japanese maple, azalea, and decks, section view, summer.

  4. Courtyard Detail

    Japanese maple, azalea, and decks, isometric view, autumn.

  5. Courtyard Detail

    Japanese maple, azalea, and decks, isometric view, winter.

  6. Courtyard Detail

    Japanese maple, azalea, and decks, plan view, summer.

  7. Courtyard Detail

    Balinese fence and pine tree, plan view.

  8. Courtyard Detail

    Shrubs, bamboo, and rainwater catchment trough, plan view.

  9. Courtyard Detail

    Deck and pond, plan view.