Saigon architecture is an inspiring memory for architects who was born and raised in Saigon. House design is an intricate topic in architecture as a house is a very common architectural typology with so many demands and possibilities. 

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Architects: VACO Design

Location: Th?o ?i?n, Qu?n 2, H? Chí Minh, Vietnam

Architect In Charge: Do Quoc Hiep (project leader), Vo Duy Kim

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Quang Dam

Structural Engineer: Nguyen Huu Tuan

Construction Supervisor: Nguyen Thanh Sang, Do Trung Chau

© Quang Dam

From the architect. Saigon architecture is an inspiring memory for architects who was born and raised in Saigon. House design is an intricate topic in architecture as a house is a very common architectural typology with so many demands and possibilities. 
Diagram

The house requires many different functions, arranged within a limited footprint of 12.5m x 14.5m. Basic living areas including living, sleeping rooms were put to the back of the site whereas other utilities such as kitchen, garage, swimming pool, study were placed to the front and connected through open spaces. With this arrangement, the utility spaces receive maximum lighting and ventilation, while the living areas archive higher level of silence and privacy with enough view, ligh...