Secondly,conceptually this is what we call a courtyard.

VOA: special.2010.03.03

The four levels of rooms center on a beautiful courtyard with a glass ceiling to let light shine in.

VOA: special.2009.01.11

In the center of the courtyard, there is a huge glass and steel pyramid surrounded by water fountains and smaller pyramids.

VOA: special.2010.06.23

The Salk Institute has two structures that surround a marble garden area or courtyard.

VOA: special.2009.12.13

The first squatters began moving in two weeks ago. They're still arriving along with a couple of cats, which prowl in the courtyard.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12