‘stone house’ by vo trong nghia architects, dong trieu, vietnamimage © hiroyuki okiall images courtesy of vo trong nghia

 

 

vietnamese practice vo trong nghia architects have completed the ‘stone house’ with naturally dark blue stones that define an ovular livable wall in a quiet residential area surrounded by the green landscape. the central oval garden continues through a sequence of spaces onto the inhabitable roof that wraps around over itself in an almost endless natural environment. the interior spaces balance between inner and outer-facing windows representing the introspection of the private life and the connection to the outside world. the rough masonry walls made of 10-cm blocks form the gentle curves, exposing the rugged shadows that play off of the solid-void relationship of the volume. rich dark wood frames punctuating the elevation begin to conjure up the feel of a cavernous medieval fortress made peaceful through the sinuous vegetative canopy. the interior enjoys light-flooded spaces reflecting off of polished timber surfaces with dynamic views over the suburban context and the private central oasis of the house.

 

 

vo trong nghia architects: stone houseview from the neighboring propertyimage © hiroyuki oki

 

 

vo trong nghia architects: stone housemain entranceimage © hiroyuki oki

 

 

vo trong nghia architects: stone house(left) approach: bird’s eye view(right) view into courtyardimage © hiroyuki oki

 

 

vo trong nghia architects: stone housegreen roof continues the interior space as an exterior sequenceimage © hiroyuki oki

 

 

vo trong nghia architects: stone house(left) view from the central garden(right) detail of the stone blocksimage © hiroyuki oki

 

 

vo trong nghia architects: stone houseinner courtyardimage © hiroyuki oki

 

 

vo trong nghia architects: stone houseinterior living areaimage © hiroyuki oki

 

 

vo trong nghia architects: stone housefirst floor interior opens up to the courtyardimage © hiroyuki oki

 

 

vo trong nghia architects: stone houseimage © hiroyuki oki

 

 

vo trong nghia architects: stone housebedroomimage © hiroyuki oki

 

 

vo trong nghia architects: stone houseimage © hiroyuki oki

 

 

 

vo trong nghia architects: stone house

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vo trong nghia architects: stone housefloor plan / level 1

 

 

vo trong nghia architects: stone houseroof plan

 

 

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