AHL architects | 90 sqm, Vietnam Clearwater Concrete Courtyard Residence

When there are no air conditioners and fans, many generations have learned from experience that it is possible to adapt to the hot and humid tropical climate when building houses in Vietnam: cool wind direction; use of deep roofs; grids; thick walls; plant a large tree to create shade; water surface... All these are factors that create a buffer space, because The living space inside brings a lot of value. The porch is a great buffer for any home. Whether inside or outside, porches cannot be considered as one of the most “humane” and most architectural spaces in residential homes, especially in northern Vietnam. IT IS A SPACE BLUR; IS A WET/HOT/DRY/SHADY INTERSECTION; IS A VERSATILE SPACE FOR FAMILY ACTIVITIES AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS.

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According to this idea, located in northern Vietnam — a house built by a daughter (a famous fashion designer) for her mother in her hometown — is a residential structure made up of a combination of available space and different proportions of porridge/buffer/or blurred space. A concrete wall measuring 12x12x7m is a visual shaping element and a functional division between a public area (cafe) and a private area (residential). The entire function of the living space is encapsulated in the volume behind the concrete wall, protected by a sloping roof system, with a drop in the roof ridge (2 m).

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