Office Name: AD + studio
Office Website: www.adplus-studio.com
Social Media Accounts: https://www.facebook.com/ADplus.studio ; https://www.instagram.com/adplus.studio/
Contact email: adplus.studio@gmail.com
Firm Location:Ho Chi Minh city, Viet Nam
Completion Year: 2020
Gross Built Area (m2/ ft2): 120sqm
Project location: Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam
Program:
Lead Architects: Nguyen Dang Anh Dung
Lead Architects e-mail: dungnguyen.adplus@gmail.com
Photographer
Photo Credits: Dung Huynh
Photographer’s Website: https://www.facebook.com/dh.studiooo
Photographer’s e-mail: dh.studio@outlook.com
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y19ePyRlSPU&t=1s
Video credits: Cao Hung & DecoX (https://decoxdesign.com)
Project Description
The house was located in a small alley, which was used as a shortcut in order to avoid the Hàng Sanh crossroads during rush hours. Therefore, the area was scattered with many small businesses that appeared due to the bustling condition.
At the construction site, the alley reached maximum width. The construction was surrounded by balconies in their protruded state. Hence, our design was developed to have a cantilever structure and fit perfectly into the plot. The number of functional elements on the ground floor was minimized, the front area was reserved as the owner wished to open a small food stall in the near future.
The owner was a young woman living with her retired parents. Besides fulfilling the functional needs, the design also provided a room for hobbies such as reading, painting, playing music, … This ‘mezzanine’ space generated the level difference between the bathroom block and bedroom block upstairs.
The design was created from the architectural solutions and the owner’s preferences, which could partly be seen through the details and colors.
This is a front exterior view of the house from the vantage of the street. Here you can see the pastel green tone of its outer gate with a see-through material that also helps the ventilation. Image courtesy of AD + studio. This is another look at the outer gate of the house with a green pastel tone to it that pairs well with the plants inside the house that stands out against the surrounding neighborhood. Image courtesy of AD + studio. 
This is a close look at the house exterior showcasing the two upper levels with balconies just above the gate entryway of the house adorned with potted plants. Image courtesy of AD + studio. This is a close look at the balcony railing of the upper level balcony just above the gate entryway with a close look at the metal material that has a screen-like effect. Image courtesy of AD + studio. This is a closer look at the metal outer gate of the house showcasing the green pastel tone, the wrought metal handle and the material that lets light and air through. Image courtesy of AD + studio. This is the courtyard just inside the outer gate that folds to open wide and serve as a garage area with a potted plant on the side topped with the same see-through material. Image courtesy of AD + studio. This is a close look at the potted plant of the courtyard and garage area topped with a metal material that lets air and light through to facilitate lighting and ventilation. Image courtesy of AD + studio. This is a view of the covered patio from the courtyard with an outdoor eat-in kitchen that has a large L-shaped white peninsula and a brown dining table. Image courtesy of AD + studio. This is another view of the eat-in kitchen placed at the covered patio with a patterned concrete ceiling with modern lighting. The wooden dining table is paired with black chairs. Image courtesy of AD + studio. 
This is a close look at the concrete staircase leading from the eat-in kitchen downstairs. This area has gray metal railings that stand out against the pink concrete steps. Image courtesy of AD + studio. The tall shaft of the staircase area is topped with a patterned concrete ceiling that has a small skylight that brightens the pink walls and matching pink concrete steps. Image courtesy of AD + studio. This is a closer look at the skylight just above the staircase area that brightens the pastel pink tone of the walls. This also makes the black sconces stand out. Image courtesy of AD + studio. This is a closer look at the pink concrete steps of the staircase that matches the pink pastel tone of the walls. There are also wall-mounted lights on the sides to illuminate the steps. Image courtesy of AD + studio. From the staircase is the primary bedroom with a wooden structure by its entrance adorned with a woven wicker panel above a shelf for shoe storage before stepping on hardwood flooring. Image courtesy of AD + studio. This is a full view of the bedroom with a large gray bed cushion on the hardwood flooring next to a built-in wooden bench storage next to the tall windows and balcony. Image courtesy of AD + studio. This is a closer look at the gray bed cushion on the hardwood flooring of the bedroom paired with a wooden bedside nightstand on the side bearing a potted plant on top. Image courtesy of AD + studio. This is a closer look at the tops of the bedroom’s tall windows adorned with pastel orange tones that pairs well with the white concrete walls and patterned ceiling. Image courtesy of AD + studio. This is a closer look at the bright white patterned ceiling and white wall that are brightened by the abundant natural lighting that comes in from the balcony and windows. Image courtesy of AD + studio. This is the other bedroom on the upper floor with pastel green tones and white walls that makes the hardwood floor stand out along with the built-in cabinetry by the entrance. Image courtesy of AD + studio. Across from the bed is a large floating structure with a green tone serving as a reading nook and desk for a study area brightened by the windows adorned with potted plants. Image courtesy of AD + studio. This is a closer look at the glass railing of the window and desk area adorned with potted plants that bring color to the room and pairs well with the white and green accents. Image courtesy of AD + studio. From the upper bedroom is a staircase that leads to this small lounge and reading nook at the top level with a bamboo cushioned arm chair and a matching coffee table. Image courtesy of AD + studio. This is a close look at the metal railings of the indoor balcony that extends to the railings of the staircase with a green tone that pairs with the green walls and steps. Image courtesy of AD + studio. This is another look at the staircase from the upper landing showcasing the green tone of the steps, the potted plant on the far corner below the skylights of the concrete ceiling. Image courtesy of AD + studio. This is look up at the indoor balcony of the upper landing with green railings and a look at the patterned concrete ceiling above with a set of skylights on the edge side. Image courtesy of AD + studio. 
This is a concept illustration of the house showcasing the many sections and levels of the interior along with a view of the elevation and street. Image courtesy of AD + studio. 
This is an illustration of the house’s ground level and first level floor plans with an emphasis on the various sections of the house interior. Image courtesy of AD + studio. This is an illustration of the house’s second level and third level floor plans with an emphasis on the various sections of the house interior. Image courtesy of AD + studio.
