A courtyard is an open outdoor space surrounded by buildings, often used for social gatherings, recreational activities or for aesthetic purposes. It can be accessed from the street or from within the building.
An atrium, on the other hand, is a covered indoor space within a building, with a central open space extending from the ground level to the roof. The walls and roof are often made of glass or other transparent materials to allow natural light to enter the space. It is usually surrounded by different floors, rooms or corridors, and it often serves as a functional and aesthetic center of the building.
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