“The project reverses the traditional suburban pattern of a house centered on its site and surrounded by empty space,” says Beer. Instead of a lawn, it has three courtyards behind a brick wall.  Photo 3 of 17 in This DIY Home in New Zealand Doubles as a Coffee Spot and Art Gallery

This DIY Home in New Zealand Doubles as a Coffee Spot and Art Gallery

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"The project reverses the traditional suburban pattern of a house centered on its site and surrounded by empty space," says Beer. Instead of a lawn, it has three courtyards behind a brick wall.