- Year: 2016
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Photographs:Vu Ngoc Ha – AIF Studio
Text description provided by the architects. CN House was renovated from a 45,6 square meter old house in a small alley in Co Nhue - Hanoi. The house is designed with multiple layers of soothing space to take advantage of natural light and ventilation ensured. Most important is that the space function has been continuously transformed will facilitate family members’ activities whereby the interaction between people in the house were easier. CN House is designed in introverted style as the façade of the house is renovated to moderate the light from the east.
The main door of the house was also pushed back deeper in order to create a buffer around to avoid unnecessary collisions by passing vehicles, as well a protective layer separating wooden door with external climate given the fact is that the country climate has high humidity and intense sun.
The large window in the facade was designed with a small wooden staircase inside bring the feeling of excitement and curiosity for many passers-by. Small detail such as drainage pipe is handled carefully in term of in techniques and aesthetics. From the conditions of the surroundings and lifestyle of the owner, the house has a casual look, quiet but not broken landscape of the region.
