A Japanese Inspired Home Centred Around a Traditional Japanese Courtyard (House Tour)

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Courtyard House by Ha Architecture is a Japanese inspired home, presented as a merging of heritage and contemporary design. The home’s streetscape heritage overlay allowed the existing home façade to be maintained; it was restored and repaired to its original condition, including the original windows. Internally, a meeting of contemporary and traditional principles imbues the space with a tranquil charm - a quiet space of reflection and rest.
Inside the Japanese inspired home, Courtyard House is centred around its internal courtyard. The brief required an adaption of contemporary Japanese architecture and lifestyle ideologies, with a focus on outdoor spaces and passive design principles. The entryway is intimate, instilled with ambient light and an immediate saturation of timber. This sensory experience allows Courtyard House to emerge as a Japanese inspired home, propelled by an inherent sustainability that underpins the very fabric of the project. Windows frame backdrops of bamboo and showcase selected stone features, creating a constant discourse between the internal and external spaces. The landscape orientation, as well as vantage points, play a considered role in the architecture.
As a Japanese inspired home, Courtyard House reflects simplicity and asymmetry, while its textured timber interior breathes a warmth and tactile quality to the space. The timber screens that encase the courtyard are both reminiscent of classic and contemporary Japanese design. They provide sun shading and the opportunity to control light; with the windows open and the shutters closed, the breeze filters indoors while promoting cross ventilation and sun protection. As a Japanese inspired home, the screens also interact with the space in a distinctive dance of shadow play. The physical interaction with the screens becomes part of the daily ritual within the space, an experience that connects its residents to the materials.
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Architecture & Interior Design by Ha Architecture.
Photography by Tom Ross.
Build by Locbuild.
Landscape Design by Kihara Landscapes.
Styling by Jess Kneebone.
Filmed and Edited by Dan Preston.
Production by The Local Project.
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[@iankim5582]

Hands down one of the most beautiful homes I've seen here. Always been a fan of simplicity. Way better than the other mega houses.

[@modo203]

I couldn't agree more. I've watched this video 3 times. I immediately felt home. The narration, the cinematography, the music background. It's perfection. Is it possible to have a look at the floor plan?

[@mat.se57]

Amen 🙏

[@leochen887]

In Northern Virginia, we have McMansion neighborhoods; with rows of large ugly box houses, some with brick fronts but with vinyl siding (used to reduce the cost and the property taxes) and purchased by folks who don't know any better.

[@StephBer1]

This is everything I have ever dreamed of in a home. Simplicity, tranquility, with a beautiful balance with nature. I am at peace just looking at it.

[@newleft2254]

I dream of that white cactus sculpture. Anyone know where it is from please? Or where one can buy a similar one?

[@holly939]

@@newleft2254 Yes, that is a Gufram cactus designed by Guido Drocco and Franco Mello.

[@newleft2254]

@@holly939 Thank you!!!!

[@holly939]

@@newleft2254 You're welcome!

[@australianpatriot]

Tranquil sounds you might hear in an Australian suburb: - Kookaburra - Annoying ass birds - Subaru WRX Mufflers - Groups of teenagers smashing bottles on the sidewalk - Loud Aussie slang coming from all directions spread sparsely throughout the day - Neighbours 15 year old son blasting One-Four from a JBL speaker he got for Christmas - Screaming baby resulting from neglect - Obnoxious lawn mowers presenting themselves at dawn - The loud shouting matches between a soon-to-be divorced couple

[@comfort-and-joy]

It’s interesting to note how expansive this house feels on a typical suburban lot. If only all suburban homes were built with these principles, I think there’d be less desperate hunger for giant lots and homes. It’s not a matter of size, it’s how the space is used. Thank you for sharing. Breathtakingly beautiful.

[@leochen887]

In the development where I live, you can purchase a lot and you can build the house of your choice, but the land can only be cleared sufficient to site the house. The house design has to go before the architecture review board for approval. Thus no two houses are the same. And the roads are curved to follow the terrain. At one end of the development they built townhouses and condominiums surrounded by ponds and lakes and tennis courts. Progressing further, modest houses were built, each a unique design with a driveway and landscaped. Progressing further, larger lots and houses were built and so on and so forth. If you lived in this neighborhood, you had the "right address". To top it all off, we have a very popular golf course adjacent to the development.

[@BillWoodillustrator]

From the beginning, the colours of the home and garden are harmonious- the autumnal leaves, the blackbutt wood and the Tasmanian oak, all work well off each other. This gives the home a calm effect, not allowing one particular element of the home to overwhelm anything else.

[@michaelnicola5210]

Every so often a house is truly perfect, this is such a house. I felt time slow down while just watching and trying to breathe. Sublime

[@tobias-hastings]

A beautiful home that still feels livable; art with practicality in mind. Fantastic work from everyone involved.

[@tailim1210]

Not only the home is beautifully constructed, the Japanese style gardens around the home are excellent too ! Love it !!

[@llyodsalviejo3251]

The feeling of serenity this house projects is the same feeling of being out in nature.

[@chrishoo2]

I’m so very impressed with this house & the way that the principles behind it impart meaning to the choices made. It must be so very special in any weather & any season!

[@josecora5623]

This home seems so functional yet its beauty is still understated, clean & pure. Amazing house!

[@purpurina5663]

Ahh, a true urban oasis. A livable size, a flowing building. I live there in a heartbeat.

[@camillaholst7321]

So, so beautiful. Very impressive restoration. The owners must be pleased beyond my imagination. And the architecs very proud. This is for sure one way of making the world a better place.

[@TokyoLlama]

Love the Japanese influence without looking tacky and out of place.

[@Qwapa]

I 100% agree, they used a lot of the Japanese design elements but blended them perfectly with the environment.

[@renegade4451]

@TokyoLlama Love the work you have done on your home. Any ideas you might be taking into your project sir?

[@TokyoLlama]

@@renegade4451 thanks, I’m not sure there’s anything specific but I always did want a house with a courtyard that surrounding rooms can open on to.

[@user-jj6mx3tc1g]

Chinese courtyards are better than Japanese ones, and Japan is suitable for small villas! China is wider and more elegant ~

[@leochen887]

@@user-jj6mx3tc1g That's simply not true. Courtyards of different sizes and shapes that encourage a peaceful and calm experience are design goals that can enhance a person's sense of serenity. In this, my limited experience has been that the Koreans and the Japanese courtyards have led the way.

[@paranoidhumanoid]

Breathtaking. The garden and how it connects the entire house to the outdoors and sun is breathes life into the home.

[@miluk3670]

Watching this I felt like time stopped, and everything else around was moving slowly, quietly, meaningfully...

[@Ebb5845]

Absolutely one of the most beautiful homes. I would love to live there!

[@annalia6003]

The most perfect design I’d ever seen. Stunning details hide under anaesthetic simplicity.

[@maretyawan]

The classic beauty of the exterior, calming of the interior... So beautiful...

[@ABB14-11]

what makes simple designs like this so lovely is that you appreciate the clever intentional decisions made by the architect all the more because you can focus on them in a restful peaceful manner. I wish we had material like timber locally.

[@kayseacamp]

This house is stunning. I've always dreamed of owning a classic American Craftsman style home from the exterior but internally have it traditional/minimalist Japanese style.

[@AdrianneKeishing]

one of the most breath taking home. Simple and peaceful.

[@yengsabio5315]

Simply tranquil yet so grand, still! Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines!

[@1Love1and1peace1]

Please, never stop doing these! So beautiful!

[@lindafleming3907]

That sense of orientation, sheltered and secure, blending seamless expansion and breathing light transformation.. That!

[@carovp8219]

I am in love with this house. The lines and gardens are everything

[@jb-nk5pg]

It brought me to tears seeing the birds eye shot of the house and seeing that no, it isn’t actually in the hills of rural Japan but in an actual neighborhood...with neighbors...and a ROAD. I actually almost shed a tear because other than that it’s PERFECT like actually a masterpiece of a home.

[@brigettercw]

Another winner. The simplicity is perfect. The wood used throughout is amazing.

[@kaitlynlee2955]

I love the size the privacy, the light and coziness of the courtyard. For me personally I keep seeing courtyard houses and this is one of my favorite ones, but I'd like to see one that isn't so minimal. This gave me the idea of having one with a small vegtable garden in the middle possibly, and a small little pond. I'd like to see courtyard houses that are filled with items, not exactly messy but filled with items of expression and not having such a big open space when you already have such big open spaces connected to the outside. For me, it feels more balanced

[@lewisatkinson7277]

This is the nicest residential design I've ever seen. It's literally my dream home.

[@youngjackfruit]

I don’t have any new words to add. This space is absolutely beautiful.

[@fleurdelis2976]

This home is beautiful-calm and serene-perfection!

[@usagi009]

I'm watching this again and again . This house makes me feel so peaceful .

[@kandiaru3035]

Out of all the modern japanese homes i’ e seen, this is the best one yet in my opinion ☺️

[@unnamedxx]

I really love the contrast in designs between the facade and the inside of the house.

[@kirstengoljar_]

A truly stunning home. It oozes calm and serenity

[@maxnewts]

That is drop dead gorgeous!! SO STUNNING!! Holy moly - my hopes are if I could live in a place like this, in the near future, I would not be displeased!!

[@krystal7382]

I love this home. It is so beautiful. Simple yet elegant. Perfect 💕

[@choy923]

A truly beautiful home that is warm yet elegant. Great lighting and approach. Kudos to the team.

[@SelengeBatdelger]

Colour, material, space and engagement between in and outside is just outstanding! Beautiful project. The combination between east and western style is very well done! This is excatly my dream house that I will build for me soon.

[@SkullObsessed69]

I've been on and off designing the home I'd love to see myself in for the last 3 or so years, and so far, this is the closest anyone has come to what I hope to achieve. Absolutely stunning home!

[@CourtneyBishopPOA]

How fun!! Good for you!! That must be such a fulfilling task. I'm inspired to do the same, yet I feel that's such a large project to take on. Yet in a way, I feel the process has begun. Blessings to you to see your dream come to fruition and provide you endless gifts!

[@javiuxer2249]

Really impressive, it actually makes me feel peace, "Any architectural work that does not express serenity is an error" - Luis Barragán

[@axcvilla]

The whole time through this video, my mouth just kept "goldfishing". So beautiful. SO SO beautiful.

[@WizInsight108]

Beautiful. This is something I would love to have also. I want a house built around a courtyard with inside and outside seamlessly merging. I love the concept of courtyards. Traditionally in my country houses were built around the courtyard to accommodate extended families. This way the families were together. The children would grow up together thus creating a strong bond. Everything would happen the courtyard. Thanks for the video.

[@ShawneeTalksMoney]

I can literally see myself opening and closing these windows on a daily basis. Stunning Zen.

[@nickloong]

Simple minimalist design that feels warm and welcoming. Well done!

[@thepochade5992]

Spectacular balance between timber, brick, concrete and nature 👏

[@jacksonhides482]

So relaxing and calming, love it.

[@larsstougaard7097]

Beautiful calming house 🎋

[@TruthQuest4700]

To carve out that level of intimate exterior privacy on an urban lot is brilliant, ...and rare!

[@mildredwest2541]

❤ how peaceful I instantly felt. ❤ the shadows cast yet lots of light within

[@Robinteeken896]

Wow.. the courtyard is so well designed. Best one I have seen in a while.

[@p.a.6034]

Beautiful, stylish yet settled. Love it. ❤

[@illmtoloko]

Beautiful, peaceful, masterpiece.

[@macym57]

It's so light and airy, a breathe of fresh air💖

[@sazennonumber]

Beautiful. That view from the kitchen at 3:16 is something I dream of for the morning experience.

[@jcate8952]

omg simple, beautiful, natural and intuitive

[@BettaBlindsandAwnings]

So stunning! Love the style.

[@AKhan.28]

So tranquil. Love this house

[@alex.netcitizen2414]

Looks absolutely beautiful. Really like the Japanese esthetic.

[@homebodytiger]

BEAUTIFUL! I'd love to live in a house like this!

[@Trgn]

The view of super clean lines transition to the garden is just extraordinary.

[@CourtneyBishopPOA]

Excellent point!

[@eliclemente7020]

i couldn't ask for more. it's toooo perfect.

[@XSTAYXGOLDX]

Love this home!

[@shahulhameed605]

what an art piece is that water body, even nature salutes to the artist

[@anthonyrigg8314]

Absolutely stunning!

[@SuAndFox]

Absolutely stunning.

[@woopshtbetta]

This house is magical 😍

[@jimmyquck]

this house makes me feel all sorts of things. we're in the process of designing our house at the moment- we have nowhere near the budget that would allow for this level of house, but i'm hoping to draw some inspiration from this, especially the seamless integration between the inside and outside

[@SonnySkye]

Stunning.

[@ASIT7TR]

stunning and liveable at the same time....

[@onehome6765]

the backyard is very quiet with a Japanese-style design, the mind is relaxed.

[@Cronogoku]

this is a beautiful space, absolutely breath-taking

[@randomcomment6068]

Using bamboo next to the fence to get the "green wall" effect is just the best.

[@Oletechiegirl]

Breathtakingly peaceful

[@evegoh7224]

I like how zen this video makes the house look :)

[@ravent3016]

Oh, the ofuro is nice. Love the Japanese-style landscaping.

[@llamaajose]

Just wow.

[@annsmith7207]

Superb in every way! Serenity in its simplicity !

[@doodlesparks8431]

I love a central courtyard and those screens are beautiful

[@tajbakhshalexander]

A butterfly grows from within me as I immerse myself through this design

[@PeterBlaBla]

dream way of life. looking forward that much!

[@reneesmith695]

Gorgeous!❤️

[@rolandscriven6060]

Also seems very Dutch with the big windows and simple shapes and walls and views to nature even if a small garden.

[@user-um4ig1fm6p]

so peaceful & elegant

[@jjk4891]

as a huge fan of courtyards, I love this. I come from a Korean background and those types of wooden deck-veranda is very common in traditional Korean architecture too.

[@PalimpsestProd]

Beautiful.

[@sihleparks]

beautiful

[@Triyanka]

After a long day, this was SO therapeutic to watch!

[@discovervi.]

What a beauty!

[@AshishSingh-mv2fe]

it was awesome.

[@edstud1]

Very well designed home!

[@loredanaruggeri2246]

Stunning!

[@dorinbivolaru3330]

Inspiring. CONGRATULATION for the project.

[@vinmark5246]

so beautiful!!!

[@IronFlowerZ]

Love the windows

[@nairina]

Fantastic!

[@jamese3474]

I'm in love with this house.

[@stum7396]

Utterly stunning.

[@ryanmathews8648]

amazing

[@janmichael8860]

so so inlove with this