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Canterbury Court reinterprets the timeless desert courtyard to create a home where refined design, thermal performance, and crafted simplicity converge. Positioned around groupings of forty year old California Fan Palms and tucked at the end of a cul de sac, the residence transforms a constrained infill-site into a serene desert retreat through disciplined planning, expressive materiality, and a deliberate unfolding of space.
A series of concentric CMU walls radiates outward from the circular public realm, recalling ripples from a stone dropped into a still pond. These walls establish the architectural perimeter, shielding the home from noise, headlights, and neighboring views while asserting a confident modern presence. Passing through them reveals a tranquil, sky framed courtyard—an unexpected moment of calm that signals a transition away from daily demands. This layered choreography of enclosure and openness allows the home to turn inward without ever feeling confined. |
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| Cul-de-sac View to Entry Path |
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| Site Plan |
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| Public View to Entry Path |
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| Entry Path to Entry Court |
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| Great Room to Entry Court |
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| Dining View to Entry Court |
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| Bedroom Detail |
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| Primary Bath |
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| Pool Court |
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| Entry Court Aerial View |
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| Pool Court |
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