Hanoi house inspired by sinking ship

The house, located on a 600-meter-square plot, has three floors and a basement. It is home to a five-member family seeking a comfortable and sun-lit living space with room for an art collection.

The house is inspired by a sinking ship - the more you descend - the more ‘treasure’ you discover.

A collection of contemporary artwork complied by homeowners over the years.

"Art and culture are treasures; we must love and learn to discover them instead of simply touching them," said Tran Le Quoc Binh, the architect.

The house’s highlight is "Specula" by Oanh Phi Phi. This artwork is a 7.2 x 2.4-meter tunnel covered in lacquer, allowing people to view it from the inside.

Paintings by Ha Manh Thang are hung on the walls.

Glass windows allow sunlight to enter the house, while shapes and lines soften the space.

White painted walls combined with dark furniture lend the house a minimalist look.

The staircase handrail is made of iron, with white and brown colors, reminding people of a ship.
"Time is a companion of art," said Binh.

Artworks are also placed in many other rooms. For example, an artwork by Pham Tuan Tu is used as a divider between two spaces.

The house was finished in 2020, after 16 months of construction.