Built on a 480- square-meter plot in Thanh Oai District, the house is divided into two parts: a worship area in traditional Vietnamese style and a living space filled with greenery. The first floor consists of a parking lot and entertainment area. |
The worship area, living space and 65m2 garden are on the second floor with a view of nearby paddy fields. The worship area, built in stone and wood and with a traditional red roof, and the living space are separated by the garden. |
The garden is surrounded by a lobby, which shelters the house from the sun. |
The garden cost the owners VND100 million ($4,349) to set up. |
The worship area has traditional stone pillars and wooden doors. |
The living space is modern. |
The common space has a view of the garden. |
The outdoor bathtub in the master bedroom has a view of the rice fields. |
The house and its garden at night. |
Photos by ZMA Architects