SILAA architects weaves small timber homestay into natural landscape of vietnamese village

tucked into a pomelo village, near the vietnamese city of hue, SILAA architects introduces secluded tranquil homestay ‘hachi lily’. constructed with the use of reclaimed lumbers, and incorporating materials like stone, concrete, glass, and terracotta, the project takes shape as a small bungalow that offers privacy and serenity, away from the bustling city.

aerial view depicting the house and the surrounding pomelo trees
all images courtesy of SILAA architects

SILAA architects aimed to create a calming hideaway surrounded by lush vegetation, where the client’s family can enjoy a close bond with nature and look after the homestay as their own business. the project develops as a 115 sqm house, including a common area, two bedrooms, and two restrooms. the common area comprises the living & dining area, as well as the kitchenette that connects to a veranda facing the water lily pond in front of the dwelling. a small wooden bridge across the pond serves as the main access point for the building. 

wooden bridge across the pond

the composition integrates a serene inner garden, linked to an outdoor shower area which appears as a distinctive feature of the project. natural stone walls wrap around the bedrooms and restrooms, forming an earthy interior environment for the residents. meanwhile, the family’s library is housed on a timber mezzanine where a long rooftop skylight allows sunlight to brighten the room.

the outdoor shower connecting to the garden

SILAA architects topped the house with a large sloping roof that provides shade and helps the building adapt to the tropical climate of the region, where harsh sunlight heavy rains prevail. the main frame of the house, as well as its walls and the majority of the furniture, are made with reclaimed timber collected from the structure of old buildings. the materiality of the project blends with the surrounding natural elements, resulting in a peaceful color palette. 

water lily pond in front of the house

the veranda spreads along the main facade, opening towards the pond

this view from the mezzanine shows the skylight and the relationship with the spaces underneath, as well as the surrounding greenery

the kitchenette

the bedroom connects to its own inner garden

the comm0n area viewed from the pomelo garden

the common area

small porch within the inner garden

night view of the east side elevation

project info:

name: hachi homestay & spa / hachi lily house
architects: SILAA architects
location: vietnam

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edited by: myrto katsikopoulou | designboom