Dom Architect Studio has transformed a Vietnamese home into a functional and contemporary single-family unit. The home was designed as a multi-layered space made up of horizontal layers. The first layer houses the auxiliary spaces - such as the garage, bathroom, staircase, and outdoor gardens. The second layer includes the main entrance and kitchen, while the third layer houses a large garden and porch. The living room is located in the center of the home and features retractable windows and high ceilings to open up the space.
The elevation design was carefully studied as extreme flooding occurs yearly in Vietnam - hence why the auxiliary spaces are placed at the lowest ground height. On the other hand, the main spaces such as the kitchen and bedrooms are placed higher to stay protected.
The homeowner is a photographer who is deeply captivated by raw materials, hence informing the material choice for the home - bare bricks, grindstones, natural wood, and bare concrete.
Image Credit: Dom Architect Studio
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Multi-layered Residences
- Opportunity to create flood-prepared homes built with a multi-layered design.
- Elevation Design
- Opportunity to develop elevations for future homes that take into account extreme weather and natural disasters.
- Raw Material Design
- Opportunity to incorporate raw materials such as bare bricks, grindstones, natural wood, and bare concrete into home designs.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture
- Architects can explore multi-layered designs and elevate homes to create flood-prepared homes.
- Construction
- The construction industry can explore new materials to accommodate flood-prepared homes, and promote eco-friendliness by using raw materials such as natural wood and bare concrete.
- Real Estate
- Real estate developers can revamp their designs to create sustainable homes that incorporate elevation design while using eco-friendly materials.
