Revolving wooden doors give HCMC home natural ventilation

Situated in a developing urban area in Binh Tan District, H House is meant to mitigate factors such as noise, dust and the changing weather.

The owners are a young couple working in the creative field who are passionate about nature and traditional values. The design takes inspiration from traditional houses in central Vietnam.

The building’s facade has a revolving door system consisting of eight wooden shutters.

The doors create an illusion of the house breathing and changing.

Behind the facade are layers of space arranged in the order of the main area then skylight and supporting area then skylight.

The courtyard plays a transitional role, adding an extra layer to the living area while the skylight brings in natural light.

The interior space is a continuation of the outside area.

Occupants can feel the constantly changing weather and light conditions outside as the day goes on.

The journey ends with a big garden meant for growing trees, vegetables and relaxation.

Besides natural light and green space, the design team also used various colors to create different moods for the occupants.
For example, the worship area has dark and red colors while the stairs and hallway are soft green.

The house mainly uses wood, grinding stone and baked tiles combined with iron and concrete for both a traditional and modern ambiance.

The interior shape is also reminiscent of old traditional houses. The house was completed in 2021.