Courtyards

Enclosed outdoor areas connected to buildings.

yards patios

Courtyards are enclosed areas, often paved or covered with gravel, connected to a building or buildings.

/ˈkɔːrtjɑːrd/

The word 'courtyard' comes from the Old French 'corte', meaning enclosure or court.

enclosed area open space

outdoor space open area

atrium patio garden court

walls paving fountain

building house

architectural feature