By moving the front entrance from an overgrown side yard to the ipe-clad, louvered front facade, we were able to re-orient the house around a new focal point: the central courtyard. With references to the case study houses of the 1960’s and precedents from Neutra, Eichler, and other quintessential mid-century architects, this courtyard is a transition space that provides refuge from the street while also allowing a seamless flow between inside and out (not to mention this courtyard used to be the living room!)