Architect Firm: IZ Architects
Contact e-mail: izarch.vn@gmail.com
Architects in Charge: Le Vinh, Nguyen Cuong, Son Tran
IZ Architects Company Address: 112 Nguyen Dang Dao Street, Cam Le District, Da Nang City, Viet Nam
Phone: +84 0907 137 333
Project location: Luong The Vinh Street, Son Tra District, Da Nang city, Viet Nam
Completion Year: 2017
Gross Built Area (square meters or square foot): 49m2
Photo credits: Quang Dam
Contruction: IZ Achitecture & Construction

Upon entry of the house, you are welcomed by this foyer that has a wooden main door with a thin glass panel. The door is contrasted by the bright walls and gray concrete floor.

The wall on the side of the foyer has a large arched window with a view of the kitchen in the distance.

On the other side of this large window is a console cabinet that stands out against the red brick wall.

This side also has a medium-sized tree leading to a curved staircase that seems to float with its wooden steps.

This is another view of the staircase showing its thin railings and the kitchen a few steps away.

This closer look at the kitchen showcases the U-shaped peninsula with an attached wooden table at the edge paired with a wooden bench and a couple of chairs.

This view of the kitchen shows that the attached wooden table is suspended from the ceiling with a couple of thin columns and that it is topped with a wooden lighting fixture.

This is a view of the kitchen from the vantage of the stairs showing that the wooden attached table matches with the cabinetry and the frame of the large arched window.

The sink area of the kitchen is adorned with a large potted plant and a few steps from the kitchen is the living room.

This angle showcases the whole living room area with a gray sofa across from the coffee table and entertainment cabinet.

This angle shows the proximity of the living room to the foyer that is separated only with a wall.

This is the view of the living room from the vantage of the sofa showing the white coffee tables, armchair and the TV on the low wooden entertainment cabinet.

This is a closer look at the ceiling of the kitchen that is made up of woven wicker with modern recessed lights.

This is the second-floor landing and indoor balcony overlooking the foyer.

This is a closer look at the tree that is planted on the foot of the stairs. This tree reaches all the way to the second level and is bathed in sunlight from the trellises above.

This bedroom has a large bed with a vanity area on the side and a large wooden built-in cabinet on the other side.

This is the sitting area and reading nook at the far corner of the bedroom in the middle of two windows.

This is a closer look at the reading nook at the corner beside the wall-mounted TV complemented by the hardwood flooring.

This angle of the bedroom showcases the dark hardwood flooring and the entrance to the bathroom.

This is the primary bathroom with a floating vanity adorned by the simple wooden structures that pair with the frame of the mirror.

On the side of the toilet is the glass entrance to the wet side of the bathroom with a shower area and bathtub at the far end.

This is an exterior view of the front of the house showcasing the bright white exterior walls and warm glowing glass windows.

The front of the house is adorned with a large planter underneath the window filled with shrubs.

This is a view of the house with its front area under construction.

This is an illustrative representation of the whole house showcasing the various sections of the house.

This is the front elevation of the house showing the various windows and main door.

This is the floor plan of the first floor with its various sections like the kitchen and living room.

This is the second level floor plan of the house showcasing the various sections like the bathroom and bedroom.

This is the floor plan for the roof level with a wide and spacious area showing the glass coverings for the skylights.

7×7 House was inspired and created from the idea of a tropical space as it is located in Danang, a central coastal city of Vietnam where the climate is quite severe in the way it varies significantly between the sunny season and the rainy one. This city is also influenced by a lot of tropical storms every year. Besides, the local people as well as their lifestyle is affected by their main religion, known as Buddhism. Thus, they lead an open and friendly life.

This house, of which the architect himself got the inspiration from humble zen space and from some small country houses in the central coastal countryside of Vietnam, is built for a single woman. It is requested that this house should be a space that can create a linking space filled with friendliness, closeness, and flexibility.

The problem of climate has been considered in the first place. As the site area is extremely small together with the three- hidden sides of the house, the plan is divided into two lightwells which allows breeze and light to get to all the corners of the house.

Green trees cannot be omitted as they play an important role in highlighting the lightwell holes, which helps create a relaxing and comfortable feeling in such a small-spaced house. All the green trees in the house can help link the two floors so all the members of the family are able to see and talk to each other through this open and close space.

The architect has designed the first floor with a large sharing space where a living room, a cooking counter, a dining table are found, which restrict the lobby and extra space with the maximum amount.

In a word, both the architect and the owner of the house wish to build an effective, energy-saving, and friendly house, which will take advantage of the natural features of the region. We call it “Architecture makes happiness.”