Modern Courtyard House — style reimagining

Style

Modern Courtyard House

Inspired by Wang Shu (Amateur Architecture Studio), Liu Jiakun, Atelier FCJZ (Yung Ho Chang)· no affiliation

Hand-fired clay tile + rough-cut local stone + sloped roofs + courtyard plans — refined contemporary Chinese (Wang Shu Pritzker lineage).

• Hand-fired clay tile (often recycled or salvaged) on walls, roofs, and courtyard pavers — Wang Shu's signature material.
• Rough-cut local stone walls (often salvaged from demolished structures) — sustainability + craft.
• Sloped clay-tile roofs (often double-pitched with deep overhangs) over modern volumes.
• Courtyard plans organized around a central garden, water feature, or bamboo grove.

Scope

Light remodel

New paint, siding, roof, and finishes — the structure stays put.

Replace the exterior materials in the chosen style while keeping every structural element exactly. Best for solid bones with dated finishes. This is what most renovations call 'a refresh.'

Typical cost

$150K–400K

Timeline

3–5 months