This is the private house project for a multigenerational family, located in an emerging residential area of Ho Chi Minh City. We proposed design solution that summarizes the environment of a tropical climate in which nature and resident live intertwined. This is achieved by dividing the first design requirement of a "large garden" into smaller spirally connected gardens.
OFFICE
IN
HOI AN
In progress |
Architectural design ; Takahito Yamada, Nobuhiro Inudoh,
Interior design : new confidence one
Within the scenic landscape of rice field and scattered houses with gabled roofs in Hoi An, the well-known world heritage town, the office project explores the possibility of denser built environment in the region.
From a distance, it appears to be a floating monolith of terra-cotta that emerges out of the surrounding roofscape. But with a closer look, one notices that the building skin comprises series of angled louvers - directed to the south to provide view, while cutting sunlight from the east and west.
This cage-like volume contains working area with ideal luminous environment, in combination with tropical plants on balconies.
Underneath is semi-public space that serves as a lounge and canteen for staff and customers. Shaded by curvy steel door panels and eaves, the space is seamlessly blended with the landscape.
