Modern Timber Cottages

Location: Pacific Northwest
Type: Middle Housing Development | Contemporary Urban Living | Nature-Integrated Design
Architect: Harmony Space Architecture

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Modern Timber Courtyard Homes is a refined middle housing development that brings the warmth of natural materials into a clean, contemporary architectural language. Designed to create a sense of openness and community, these residences are arranged around landscaped courtyards, offering a harmonious balance between private retreat and shared green space.

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The exterior features vertical timber cladding with recessed balconies and deep overhangs, creating depth, rhythm, and weather protection. Large floor-to-ceiling windows frame garden and street views, allowing daylight to flood the interiors while maintaining privacy through strategic massing.

Each home is designed with a strong indoor-outdoor connection, integrating private decks and terraces that extend living spaces into the surrounding landscape. Thoughtful detailing, from concealed lighting to natural wood soffits, enhances the sense of warmth and craftsmanship.

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Inside, open-plan layouts promote flexibility, efficiency, and comfort, with a focus on sustainable building practices and energy performance. The homes are optimized for natural ventilation, daylighting, and seasonal comfort, reflecting Harmony Space Architecture’s commitment to environmental responsibility.

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Modern Timber Courtyard Homes exemplifies how density can be achieved without sacrificing beauty, livability, or connection to nature—an elegant vision for the future of urban residential design in the Pacific Northwest.