You enter this house through a landscaped courtyard, into a foyer. You are greeted by a vista of the tropical backyard through an expanse of large glass windows, in the living and dining space, a level higher than the foyer. The design of this house type is oriented to the rear courtyard. The living room also has a smaller courtyard within, which can be landscaped, or become a spiritual space. The kitchen and utility services are also at this level. The guest room is at the foyer level. The first landing leads to a study and the children’s bedroom. The family space and the master bedroom are a level higher, overlooking the backyard.