the overall layout the courtyard u the homes are positioned in the flat portion of the back field just beyond the fence line from the pond s perspective the u opens toward the water creating a semi private central courtyard patio that serves as the heart of the compound 1 the eury home the anchor position centered at the 12 o clock position of the u directly facing the pond architecture a single story rectangular structure with a dramatic 14 cathedral ceiling 1 2 pond elevation rear glass wall the rear wall is a stunning expanse of glass using the thin profile black metal frames seen in your inspiration board this includes large fixed pane windows and expansive sliding doors that open to the central courtyard stone chimney a massive floor to ceiling stone chimney is centered on the rear wall it features a two sided fireplace providing a warm focal point for both the indoor living room and the outdoor patio faux dormers on either side of the chimney high pitched faux dormers are integrated into the roofline these don t have floors but house large transom windows that flood the main living area with high level natural light 3 garage connection right wing at the back right corner relative to the front of the house a mostly glass breezeway connects to a 2 car garage this garage is pushed forward toward the driveway side forming the right vertical bar of the u 2 the farrell home the left wing position positioned to the left of the eury home forming the left side of the u architecture a two story home that provides a vertical counterpoint to the eury home s long low profile pond elevation rear the view from the pond focuses on the side and rear of this structure it mirrors the modern rustic aesthetic with wood siding and metal roofing 4 breezeway connection the farrell home is linked to the eury home by a wide open covered breezeway this area is designed as a deep porch specifically for outdoor dining bridging the two households and creating a shared gathering space that is protected from the elements but remains open to the pond views garage an attached garage is located on the front driveway elevation 3 because of the u shape and the house s positioning this garage is largely obscured from the pond s view keeping the focus on the living spaces landscape site integration the courtyard between the three main structures eury home eury garage and farrell home is a flat paved or grassed courtyard this area connects directly to the indoor spaces via the sliding glass doors and the two sided fireplace orientation the entire u is slightly elevated above the pond level taking advantage of the natural slope of the field the gravel road visible in your image would likely lead to the top of the u the front elevations while the bottom open end of the u embraces the view of the water and the trees surrounding the pond
