courtyard housing
newcastle
architect: reenie (karin) elliott
building type+location: courtyard housing
invisible elements:
courtyard housing is designed to be very discreet, and in most cases, only a door or a gate is visible. these are the thresholds to the invisible domestic realm. despite their individuality and their invisibility, for reasons of economy, standard repeat elements and types emerge. these are the fireplaces, staircases, kitchens, windows, doors, full height glazing onto courtyards, courtyard paving, etc. individuality is expressed largely through paint colours.
client: national power
competition date: 1991