Wooden blind adds stylish finish to HCMC home

Architects renovated a 400-square-meter house built 20 years ago for a minimalist and nature-loving young couple.

In order to meet the requirements of function and aesthetics, the architects only retained the framework and exterior layer of the old structure.

After the renovation, the appearance of the building is more modern and rustic.
In particular, the house is covered with a blind made from iron and modified pine wood, which has been heat-treated to better withstand the weather.

It took 10 days to build the blind, requiring two teams of ironworkers and carpenters.

The blind provides some shade for the house facing the southwest and creates a framework for climbing plants to thrive.

The living space is divided according to the daily activities of the residents.

Though they are connected, there remains a partition between the kitchen and living room to ensure privacy when guests are visiting.

The dining room and kitchen are connected to a small backyard for members to relax while cooking and eating.

As requested by the owner, the building uses neutral colors typical of the minimalist style.

Trees are arranged throughout the house so residents can enjoy greenery even from the bathroom.

Not only trees, but also materials used in the construction are reminiscent of nature like wood, grinding stone and others. The house was completed in 2020.