Ho Chi Minh City-based firm Nishizawa Architects created a gorgeous multi-family home that is built to withstand and embrace the natural climate.
To provide a breezy, naturally-lit interior, the architects decided to forgo solid walls and install movable partitions that create a peaceful harmony between the living space and its surroundings.
This beautiful multi-family home, designed by Nishizawa Architects, is built to both withstand and embrace the region's climate | inhabitant.comRather than building traditional solid walls, the architects designed the home with movable metal walls | inhabitant.comThe moving partitions create harmony between the residence and nature | inhabitant.com
Located in Chau Doc, a border town about seven hours from Ho Chi Minh City, the home was constructed for three families to share. The home’s interior was designed to provide each family with privacy without sacrificing a pleasant living environment.
The house’s frame is made from locally-sourced timber set into concrete columns. The architects decided to top the home with three butterfly roofs at differing heights to create an open, spacious interior.
The windows and walls were made from thin corrugated metal panels that swing open to let optimal amounts of natural sunlight and ventilation into the home.
These natural elements help maintain the various pockets of greenery found throughout the residence. The home also offers stunning views of the expansive rice fields in the distance.
The home is designed for three families to share, but it still offers privacy for each family | inhabitant.comThe windows provide incredible views of the rice fields in the distance | inhabitant.comThe home is framed in locally-sourced timber and set into concrete columns | inhabitant.comThe natural light and fresh air help the plants found throughout the home thrive | inhabitant.comThe windows and walls are made from thin corrugated metal panels that swing open to let optimal amounts of natural sunlight and ventilation into the home | inhabitant.comThe home is left open to enjoy pleasant weather | inhabitant.comThe opened partitions let the residents enjoy natural light and fresh air | inhabitant.com
