not just a house

Đại học Công nghệ thành phố Hồ Chí Minh

Project idea

Located in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam—a densely populated urban area—many people have had to leave their grandparents, parents, and families behind to move here for work or study. Amid the constant pressure of rapid development and change, it becomes increasingly difficult for them to return home and visit their loved ones. In response to these challenges, the goal of this project is to design a living space by renovating typical urban houses in the city. The idea is to incorporate distinctive cultural and regional elements from various parts of the country into these homes, allowing the owners to feel as though they are living in their own hometown.

Project description

The scope of the design solution lies within the context of urban living environments, particularly the characteristic residential typologies of Vietnam.

Technical information

With an emphasis on preserving the existing condition as much as possible, the project only dismantles and elevates half of the left-side floor, allowing the floor levels to become flat and more functional for everyday use in a residential setting. For the façade, we employ rust-resistant steel frames, non-fired bricks, and lightweight stone materials to provide thermal insulation and minimize the impact of direct sunlight on the building.
In addition, the interior spaces make use of natural wood, engineered wood, and fabrics woven from natural fibers.

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