raised CHP getaway house stands on stilts above sloping terrain in vietnam

BALEINE Architects constructs CHP on the outskirts of Hanoi

BALEINE Architects completes the CHP project, a weekend housing unit that showcases a fusion of traditional Vietnamese architecture with modern design concepts. Nestled on the outskirts of Hanoi, the house creates harmonious spaces that seamlessly blend with their surroundings. Strategically positioned away from the dense residential areas, the project stands on a strip of land gently sloping towards a lake. The house’s placement ensures a seamless blend with the natural terrain and minimizes any adverse effects on the existing environment.

Utilizing column systems, the entire structure is elevated from the ground, facilitating natural surface drainage and avoiding complications such as moisture accumulation and termite infestation. The design incorporates the preexisting large fruit trees into the layout, seamlessly integrating them with tiled roof spaces, patios, and balconies. Additional fruit trees and native flowers are introduced to maximize the view of the lake and surrounding greenery. A harmonious interplay of ancient materials like Bat Trang tiles, wood, and laterite bricks, along with modern elements such as ultra-light roofing sheets, steel structures, double-stud walls, and insulated glass, bestows the building with a contemporary and lightweight appearance, ensuring optimal ventilation and a profound connection with nature.

the project stands on a strip of land sloping towards a lake | all images courtesy of BALEINE Architects

CHP embraces traditional Vietnamese architecture

The layout of the house offers generous living spaces designed to promote comfort and versatility. A spacious courtyard lies at the heart of the structure, seamlessly connecting with the kitchen and dining area. The design team draws from the traditional Vietnamese architectural style, arranging a large front yard as the entry point and forming a main block that comprises three interconnected spaces under a grand roof system. On each side of the house, two additional blocks organize the living room, dining room, and bedrooms, mirroring the layout of a nave for worship.

Each room boasts its own private yard and garden, fostering a sense of tranquility and privacy. The central courtyard serves as a flexible area for various activities. The interconnecting corridors within the building offer pathways that lead to different areas including the patio, balcony, roof, belvedere, pool, and indoor and outdoor zones. The house evokes a gentle and rustic atmosphere, enveloping residents in an idyllic retreat and fostering a deep connection to the natural environment.

the main housing unit comprises three interconnected spaces under a grand roof system

the corridors connecting the different areas within the building offer interesting pathways

utilizing column systems, the entire structure is elevated from the ground

a selection of ancient materials like Bat Trang tiles, wood, and laterite bricks adorns the building

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the interconnecting corridors within the building offer pathways

the design incorporates the preexisting large fruit trees into the layout

the plan incorporates a large elongated pool within the plot

 

 

 

 

project info:

name: CHP – Under the eaves

architect: BALEINE Architects

lead architect: Duong Van Manh

design team: Pham Quy Linh, Dao Duy Tung, Nguyen Duc Manh, Ninh Van Quang, Nam Duong, Huu Duong

construction supervisor: Tran Thanh Thuy, Nguyen Van The
location: Hanoi, Vietnam

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom