SAKE HOUSE
G+ Architects
ARCHITECTS
G+ Architects
MANUFACTURERS
An Cuong, TOA, Vietceramics
ENGINEERING
Le Van Chung
DESIGN TEAM
Giang Doan, Hoang Vu, Huong Nguyen, Thanh Nguyen
PHOTOGRAPHS
Quang Tran
AREA
120 m²
YEAR
2020
LOCATION
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
CATEGORY
Houses
Located in District 2, the building houses a family in a quiet residential area close to a vihara. Before the construction, the family resided in an old house in the area with a breadfruit tree (Sake is its Vietnamese equivalent) sheltering their sweet remembrances.
Inspired by this fact, the architectures and the homeowners consented to maintain the status of the Sake as a symbol of respect. Therefore, the idea of a home “leaning” on the Sake was the foundation that enabled the architects to organize the living spaces in the building.
To realize this idea, we have arranged the living spaces which are used most frequently to surround and interact with this natural scenery.
The layout of the inner spaces is divided into 2 segments following the split-level method. These two segments are separated by a sky well in the middle of the building in order to optimize the light sources.
Simultaneously, the dimensions of the common and private spaces are calculated to be eminently distinguishable.
The dynamic stair structure brings out the diversity in the height of the spaces, which consequently enhances the efficiency in air convection of the building.
Our standpoint is still to establish a foundation of facility and let the homeowners naturally bring it to life.
This accentuates the possession and control of the homeowners as well as the robust life of the family.
Throughout this article, we wish to express our stance on architecture which is to achieve the connection with the surroundings and the building users, and to properly utilize the material sources available at the construction site. Thus, the building will become durable.
