Courtyard Homes

An interior respite seamlessly connected to surrounding rooms hides quietly behind the sleek lines of this city sophisticate, an updated version of a New Orleans French Quarter townhouse. The design's tall two-story section is joined at the sides by single-story wing.

Unadorned panes of clear glass transfer light and views from the courtyard to main-level rooms, including the dining room (top right) and the master bedroom (below). Ground covers and guava trees offer bursts of color and shade amid an earthy base of pale Mexican tiles.

Plan No. 32144-HPL30 3,886 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms 4-1/2 bathrooms To order this plan, call 800/235-5700.