Concrete Courtyard with Floating Volumes and Stone Staircase
497㎡
Concrete Courtyard with Floating Volumes and Stone Staircase
modern architecture · concrete · courtyard house
A serene architectural composition where massive white concrete forms frame an open courtyard beneath a dramatic sky.
Concrete Courtyard with Floating Volumes and Stone Staircase
modern architecture · concrete · courtyard house
A serene architectural composition where massive white concrete forms frame an open courtyard beneath a dramatic sky.
About this design
This architectural space showcases a dominant palette of soft neutrals — creamy whites, warm beiges, and earthy stone tones. The primary materials are smooth cast concrete for the massive floating volumes, large-format travertine or limestone tiles on the floor, and warm-toned wooden treads on the staircase. Natural light filters through an open courtyard, creating soft, diffused illumination that enhances the minimalist forms and casts gentle shadows. The mood is tranquil, contemplative, and luxurious in its restraint. The spatial layout features a dramatic cantilevered concrete upper volume that appears to float above the ground-level courtyard, with a sculptural wooden staircase ascending along a concrete wall on the right. A small planted balcony with pink bougainvillea adds a subtle organic contrast. This design suits lovers of contemporary minimalist architecture, those seeking peaceful retreat spaces, and anyone drawn to brutalist-inspired yet refined residential environments.
- Style
- modern architecture
- Materials
- concrete
- Subject
- courtyard house
Palette
How to get this look
- Use large, smooth concrete planes for walls and floating volumes to create a monolithic, sculptural effect
- Pair warm travertine or limestone floor tiles with raw concrete to establish textural contrast
- Incorporate a wooden staircase with open risers against a solid concrete wall for organic warmth
- Introduce subtle color through flowering plants like bougainvillea on elevated planters
- Design with generous negative space and high ceilings to emphasize light, shadow, and volume
