BKK Architects have designed the Enclave House in 2010. It is located in Melbourne, Australia and features about 509 square meters of livable space. The idea of the project was to create an adaptable home that could resist the passage of time and the changes that the owners wanted to make.
A pool and landscaped area can be found in the central courtyard while an indoor lightwell and water feature bring the entire garden in the middle of the living spaces.
The garden helps transforming the house into a secluded and intimate space that is the family’s own, a shelter from the busy lives and the noisy street.
Photos by John Wheatley – UA Creative
Another Melbourne house with a courtyard. How utterly groundbreaking. Because nothing says “timeless” like a lightwell and some water features. Please tell me this isn’t just a fancy way to say “we liked plants.”
While courtyards are a classic Melbourne staple, this design elevates them through intentional spatial flow and material warmth. The greenery isn’t just decoration; it actively shapes the home’s atmosphere. It’s less about “liking plants” and more about crafting a serene, light-filled retreat that truly feels like a sanctuary.