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Da Lat house’s clever use of waste

By Thai Binh   October 28, 2018 | 08:43 pm PT
Waste from local factories has been upcycled to build a house in the Central Highlands city.
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This house with one main block and three small cabins is situated on the side of a mountain. It’s used as a homestay.

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It is built on a narrow, but prolonging parameters (the total area is 260 square meters but the width is only 8 meters). It also slopes, narrowing at the back. The main architect of the house, Vu Hoang Kha, described it as “chili-shaped” land.

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The blocks are placed along the length of the land, and connected by a long path that curves toward the slope.

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The house was praised by the US architecture magazine Archdaily as “giving so-called ‘garbage’ a second chance.” Archdaily hailed the idea of using unique materials which are also cost-effective and eco-friendly.

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Fences are made from tree branches

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Left over external wood cells from local factories are reused in ceiling modules.

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Throw-away test concrete blocks were cut into cubes and aligned carefully to recreate the iconic talus slope of Da Lat.

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Living room on the ground floor in the main block.

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Kitchen and dining area are also located in the main block.

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The small cabin

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The house and cabins are lifted from the ground to give the house more open space for activities, better view for bedrooms and privacy.

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Each cabin has its own outdoor relaxation area. 

Photo by A+ Architect

 
 
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