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Post by giuliapeyote on Aug 9, 2014 5:18:16 GMT -6
Hello everybody!
Can anybody tell us something about the CONTEMPORARY use of courtyard/patio in a single family unit in a periurban area as a township?
in case we want to consider a patio in our layout, should we cover it/close it/consider it as a eating area/washing clothes/.. or more like a possible "jolly room" for any need?
It's easy to find traditional references of patio houses, but we want to make sure our design fits with contemporary needs!
thanks a lot!
giulia
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Post by Nka on Aug 13, 2014 23:56:00 GMT -6
REPLY TO GIULIA
One way to begin is to do some Online search with the phrase: "Ghana courtyards" Keeping in mind that in townships, the house orient modern architecture. So take the liberty in the layout. You may integrate patio, courtyard, or open compound (see example below) into your design.
 Bonwre Open Compound in the Ejisu-Juaben District
Ashanti architecture; City of Kumasi, Ghana, 1817 From T.E. Bowdich, Mission From Cape Coast Castle to Ashantee (1817)
Courtyard in Ghana
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Post by giuliapeyote on Aug 19, 2014 11:44:48 GMT -6
Thanks a lot for the images
We made some online researches before posting the thread on the board, but we wanted to understand if there were specific infos that we might had to consider because of cultural/logistic use of this specific space.
I understood from your reply we can "propose" any (reasonable) kind of patio layout and imagine the use will naturally adapt to its conformation.
Thanks!
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Post by Nka on Aug 20, 2014 7:58:04 GMT -6
REPLY TO GIULIA
Yes, you may "propose" any (reasonable) kind of patio layout. There is much freedom, the goal is to generate a contemporary mud house design that will appeal to the middle class. |
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Post by giuliapeyote on Aug 20, 2014 8:39:26 GMT -6
Thank you again for your answer
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Post by helgajones on May 26, 2015 2:30:03 GMT -6
Making your own courtyard patio should be fun and exciting. You should have a lot of decorations like a good porch or a swing outside seems nice. You can also put some plants and try putting some furniture. You should put a nice coffee table and some good arm chairs will do the trick.
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Post by Nka on May 27, 2015 13:46:22 GMT -6
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