Argentine Residential Architecture: 15 Houses Organized Around Interior Courtyards

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Published on July 07, 2026

Courtyards are open-air areas located inside buildings, with their perimeters defined by walls or galleries. These outdoor yet contained spaces often play a crucial role in configuring and organizing the floor plan. In some cases, they function as a central lung, organizing the surrounding spaces along their perimeter. They can also be designed to organize circulation flows or as articulating elements, simultaneously connecting and separating different areas of the project.

Newman House / Nicolás Pinto da Mota, Victoria Maria Falcon

Numerous advantages—such as the influx of natural light, improved ventilation, and a stronger connection to nature without sacrificing privacy—make this architectural feature an effective solution across many design approaches. Below is a selection of 15 projects in Argentina where courtyards take center stage.