The EPV House is a semi-detached home whose interiors have been re-designed by AHL Architects Associates, located in the Ecopark Green Urban Area, Vietnam.
Ecopark is known as a new green urban area with a lot of ancient trees, low building density and the house seems to be hidden behind the trees. The client brief was a house to rest and relax every weekend.
Description from the architects: The rule is architect can only intervene in the inner spaces, not to change the outside perspective to avoid affecting of general landscape of the area. The existing characteristics of the project (location, demand) were the basis point for architect-oriented design ideas: pure, simple, and a bit rustic with delicate details.
The rule is architect can only intervene in the inner spaces, not to change the outside perspective to avoid affecting of general landscape of the area.
The existing characteristics of the project (location, demand) were the basis point for the architect to orient their design ideas: pure, simple, and a bit rustic with delicate details.
The ground floor layout is changed to bring more comfort and fit new demands. The side terrace is connected to the living space inside by using a slide and fold door system.
A big void has been created in the middle of space bringing better connectivity between spaces (horizontal and vertical). Two wooden fin blocks are released into space, becoming the focal point of the house. This wooden block is folded from the wall (2nd floor) to the ceiling (1st floor) and also helps to hide all technical systems on the first ceiling.
The dining table is located under the void, receiving maximum natural light and ventilation from outside.
Polished concrete, cement walls, bamboo, and solid wood for interior furniture are the main materials exploited throughout the project. Finishing materials are rustic but delicate details
Finally, the client had a weekend house with open spaces, quiet, and really relaxed. That’s the point we want!
Photos: Hoang Le
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