Casa Cortile

2017-2018

Casa Cortile is a single-family residence on the corner of a family neighborhood and the entertainment district of Arlington, TX. It has kitchen, living, and dining areas, along with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. The 1576 square foot home also has a small courtyard and a built-in study area in the center of the house. Given the surrounding context, the architecture can be described as a mixture of the traditional neighborhood feel with a modern take on the exterior to respond urbanely.

The sliding door between the living room and courtyard connects the interior and exterior living spaces. The vaulted ceilings in the living room and master bedroom give the feel of a more open space as well. The courtyard faces the neighbor side with ample yard space and the fence allows for privacy. The master bathroom has a wet area where the wide tub and rain head shower are found and a frosted vertical window facing the side yard. The second and third bedrooms are lined on the street-side with a full bath in between. The large windows in the bedrooms and dining room allow for plenty of natural light to come into the house. Across from the full bath is a powder room and a study area able to fit 2 workspaces and cabinetry for storage that can look onto the courtyard outside.

Cutting straight through the house starting from the vertical kitchen window, down the study area and hallway, you can see the back door is a transparent glass door to view whom could be accessing the house from the detached 2 car garage that can fit a workspace and more storage as well. 

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The Housing Channel, Wells Fargo, ALA, Daikin, Dallas Print Group, Delta Millworks, DFW Solutions, Granite Design Center, HUBER Engineered Woods, James Hardie, Kwikset, Milgard Windows and Doors, Sherwin Williams, Tamlyn, The Container Store, Tom’s Mechanical, Inc., Topping Out, Texas Appliance, Wall Homes, Whirlpool, ZIP System, Jerald Kunkel Consulting Engineers, LLC, Chad Davis Photography