We had the opportunity to design several courtyards for private residences in Alys Beach, Florida. Our goal was to design courtyards with an old-world feel that matched the Spanish colonial architecture of the town. We traveled to Antigua, Guatemala with the sole purpose of studying courtyards to inform our designs.

It was important that each courtyard felt like a true room of the home. We accomplished this by making sure each space provided shelter from the elements while also being thoughtfully furnished and accessorized. Each courtyard features a pool or fountain to both act as a noise barrier and add tranquility. Plants, carefully chosen for their tolerance of coastal conditions, soften the hardscape elements. We succeeded in creating livable outdoor rooms for many clients at Alys Beach.