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Ms. Hoa’s family’s house has an area of 160 m2, located in a quiet residential area in District 2 (HCMC).
Ms. Hoa’s family’s house has an area of 160 m2, located in a quiet residential area in District 2 (HCMC).
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The homeowner wanted the new place to be modern but with a deep Asian architectural style.
The homeowner wanted the new place to be modern but with a deep Asian architectural style.
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The project was done during the rainy season so construction encountered many difficulties.
The project was done during the rainy season so construction encountered many difficulties.
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The first floor space has a living room and warm kitchen in yellow tones and light wood.
The first floor space has a living room and warm kitchen in yellow tones and light wood.
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Wooden slat doors, when closed, still create ventilation for the common living area.
Wooden slat doors, when closed, still create ventilation for the common living area.
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The homeowner wanted to retain the old house frame (no surrounding garden), so the architect arranged small green landscapes scattered on all floors.
The homeowner wanted to retain the old house frame (no surrounding garden), so the architect arranged small green landscapes scattered on all floors.
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Previously unused areas were turned into skylights for light and air convection.
Previously unused areas were turned into skylights for light and air convection.
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Wooden materials used in the atriums help make the space rustic and close to nature.
Wooden materials used in the atriums help make the space rustic and close to nature.
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The main bedroom receives light and cool breeze from the front window and skylight.
The main bedroom receives light and cool breeze from the front window and skylight.
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The interior of the rooms is minimalist to increase the quiet of the house.
The interior of the rooms is minimalist to increase the quiet of the house.
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The hallway between floors is also decorated with abstract paintings to create an interesting stop.
The hallway between floors is also decorated with abstract paintings to create an interesting stop.
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In the outdoor yards, the homeowner planted trees with built-in seating surrounding them.
In the outdoor yards, the homeowner planted trees with built-in seating surrounding them.
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Bright spaces in the house in Thao Dien
Dawn
Photo: Quang Tran