Scullion Architects folds Portobello house extension around courtyard

Scullion Architects has renovated and extended a terraced Victorian house around a plant-filled courtyard for a young family living in Portobello, Dublin.The two-storey dwelling, aptly named Portobello, was updated to introduce light-filled spaces and a connection to nature to help the owners disconnect from the bustle of the Irish capital.
To achieve this, Scullion Architects lowered and extended the ground floor, and created an enclosed garden that is visually connected to every room