Located within a new residential development in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam, the house is threatened by frequent flooding due to poor storm drain system. Consequently, the client requested the floors to be raised as high from the ground as possible without exceeding the allowable height limit. We propose to suspend the entire volume on 4 concrete pilotis and beams, thereby creating a multipurpose outdoor space beneath the house.

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Architects: Nha Dan Architects

Location: L??ng ??nh C?a, Qu?n 2, H? Chí Minh, Vietnam

Architect In Charge: Nguyen Dinh Gioi, Nguyen Van Anh

Design Team: Lai Hop Hong Phuc, Nguyen Nhat Minh, Nguyen Hong Lien
Area: 400.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Hiroyuki Oki

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From the architect. Located within a new residential development in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam, the house is threatened by frequent flooding due to poor storm drain system. Consequently, the client requested the floors to be raised as high from the ground as possible without exceeding the allowable height limit. We propose to suspend the entire volume on 4 concrete pilotis and beams, thereby creating a multipurpose outdoor space beneath the house.

© Hiroyuki Oki

On a regular basis, this space can be used for recreational activities such as exercis...