Saturday 4 May 2013

GARRETT ECKBO (COURTYARD HOUSE) AND THE ART OF LANDSCAPE


I love outdoor spaces, courtyard spaces and interesting spaces with a bit of greenery.  This mid-century mansion is set on more than 2 acres in Holmby Hill (Southern California I think) and even though there are some hints here and there of mid-century design elements and furniture pieces - overall I felt the interiors just a bit overdone.

This wonderful courtyard on the other hand is just beautiful - inviting, spacious and a feeling of calm and tranquility; a lovely space to entertain in, but just a nice space to just relax in with a book and a cup of tea.  How wonderful is that tree growing into the courtyard and the proportions and colour tones are harmonious and well planned.

Images via LA Times

http://www.latimes.com/features/home/la-hm-garrett-eckbo-pictures,0,7993600.photogallery


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