The Courtyard Typology As Reaction To Contemporary Society’s Fragmentation

In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in the consequences of what the academics define social “atomization". This paper discusses that, in reaction to the particular negative impacts of this scenario, the Mediterranean courtyard represents an architectural expedient to erect and enhance the relationship between people. In other words, incorporating a courtyard into a contemporary design could be a way to support social actions while also increasing a sense of place attachment.