two halves and a courtyard

This small house is defined by the square courtyard at its center, which is filled with trees and a reflecting pool.  The form that wraps it is bisected by alleys, forcing one to ambulate through the courtyard to move between the halves. Further, no access is granted directly from the house to the surrounding landscape, making the courtyard the public entry as well.  Studies below explore rendering two of the courtyard faces in Doric form, opposed to the simple brick envelope at the exterior.