mima NY studio + realarchitecture complete vietnamese villa

mima NY studio + realarchitecture complete vietnamese villa
all images courtesy of mima NY studio 

the ‘fuschia villa’ by mima NY studio and vietnamese firm realarchitecture was designed and built in the thao dien district 2 in vietnam. seeking to develop a language of simplicity throughout the project, the house is conceived through a complex overlapping of geometries. a white, cantilevered box punctures through the ground floor volume, becoming a distinguishing feature as it hovers above. the stacked geometry pushes and pulls in different directions, achieving 8m wide openings despite the challenges this posed for the structural stability of the house. the contrast between the two levels is enhanced through the application of different finishes and materials, with the white level delineating a strong geometric presence. a large horizontal band of shutters spans across this upper piece, offsetting the textured stone below.

a white, cantilevered box punctures through the ground floor volume

the use of natural materials forms a cohesive dialogue between the structure and its surrounding landscape, while an outdoor barbecue area is constructed using the same stone applied to the exterior façade. the layering of simple forms enables the interior to feature large open-plan spaces, providing a degree of flexibility for its occupants through this layout. a double-height living and dining room connects directly to the outside pool and deck, with expansive glazing filtering daylight in.

an outdoor barbecue area is constructed using the same stone applied to the exterior façade

the white volume above offers a strong geometric presence

a contrast between the two levels is enhanced through the application of different materials

view of the pool from the back of the house

the living and dining room connects directly to the pool area outside

the open-plan living and dining room offers a level of flexibility

view of the kitchen

the master bathroom on the first floor

view looking out the wide band of shutters that line the master bedroom

the family room on the mezzanine floor

project info:

architects: mimanystudio and realarchitecture
location: thao dien district 2, vietnam
design team: minh tran, joshua levine , ph thinh
area: 415 sqm
year: june 2013
p structural engineer: K&B
services engineer: K&B
main contractor: kien long construction
photographs: qa 

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