introverted 'RY's house' in vietnam intertwines living space and greenery

light and plantation features in a house for young gardeners

BOW.Atelier has completed ‘RY’s house’, a residential project in Cam Le district, Vietnam. With the supervision of DICOL construction team, the designers were able to finish the project, located in a new planning area, with rapid construction speed in one year’s time. The main limitations of this concept were the typical narrow 5×20 plot, and the clients’ desire to bring plantation inside the building. Having a background in gardening, the young residents were interested in a space that would create an inside-outside correlation and an infusion of natural elements in the interior, such as light and greenery. Evidently, the building’s facade is segmented between concrete walls and a peak of green trees’ leaves from the inside, sustaining an introversion as well as a connection with the outdoor environment.

the facade is segmented between walls and a peak of green trees | all images by BOW.atelier

open and closed spaces coexist within ry’s house

The interior’s layout creates a dialogue between the feelings of openness and closeness, in a space intersected and interspersed with many small partitions and gaps. This unpredictable spatial arrangement evokes an impression of surprise while moving inside the building. The effects of light and shadow moving along the interior elements keep the scene exciting. The bedroom areas, also take a full view of the greenery behind the elevated flexible levels, a landscape of plantation that can change according to the user’s liking.

plantation through the interior and exterior

a gentle natural atmosphere throughout the year

The project was completed right before lockdown period, due to the strike of Covid-19’s epidemic, but the value of a garden in a living area was even more evident. The users are able to appreciate a sunny day or a stormy weather equally. The architectural structure allows plenty or limited light to the inside forming different environments and moods. The gentle atmosphere of the garden contributes to an overall pleasurable experience.

the light sets different environments and moods

the effects of light and shadow moving along the interior elements keep the scene exciting

the infusion of natural elements in the interior, such as light and greenery

the greenery behind the elevated flexible levels

in the ‘moon view’ the light falls vertically on the staircase

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inside-outside correlation

the structure allows plenty or limited light according to the weather

plan

axonometric diagram

project info:

name: RY’s house
designer: BOW.Atelier-DICOL

location: Cam Le, Da Nang, Vietnam

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom