A villa in Saigon’s District 3 eliminates unnecessary spaces to ensure there is a single large garden instead of multiple small green areas.
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| The 300-square-meter villa belongs to a person who wants a comfortable and convenient living space amid the urban hustle and bustle. |
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| The idea was to create a living space above a garden, giving occupants a feeling of walking on bridges. |
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| A steel gate separates the house from the outside but soon creepers will cover it, creating a natural layer of protection. |
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| The villa has a basement and three floors. Architects tried to create a large garden intertwined with the house instead of having a few small green areas. To do this they had to eliminate unnecessary spaces and furniture. |
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| The minimalist living room has a natural “curtain” made of creepers, which allows sunlight in. |
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| A balcony on the top floor helps connect with the neighborhood, which includes historical buildings such as Tan Dinh Church and Tan Dinh Market. |
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| Architects used roller shutters to minimize the separation between the outside and inside. |
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| The inside has many spaces that combine light and dark, and concrete and stones are ubiquitous. |
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| The villa is surrounded by greenery and natural light. |
Photos by Oki Hiroyuki
Source: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/life/style/architects-create-green-oasis-in-downtown-saigon-4196795.html
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