Responding to the site conditions—including the filled land and a large retaining wall at the rear—we designed two villas separated by a shared swimming pool courtyard. The pool yard acts as a common leisure space accessible from the living and dining areas of both homes. Vehicle movement was kept minimal to prioritize landscape spaces, and the arrival experience was enhanced with a grand sit-out approached through landscaped pathways and a bio-pond feature.• Twin villas designed with a cohesive architectural language • Shared swimming pool courtyard connecting both homes • Pool yard accessible from living and dining areas • Minimal vehicular intrusion to prioritize landscape spaces • Grand sit-out entry enhanced with a bio-pond feature