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Linh Nam House

Linh Nam House 

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Linh Nam House
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Linh Nam House
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ARCHITECTS
Toob Studio

LEAD
Nguyễn Hồng Quang

DESIGN TEAM
Nguyễn Huyền Trang, Ngô Đức Minh Hiếu, Phạm Thành An

CONSTRUCTION
Splus

PHOTOGRAPHS
Triệu Chiến

YEAR
2023

LOCATION
Vietnam

CATEGORY
Houses

Linh Nam House
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Text description provided by architect.

Nestled among dense four-story buildings, Linh Nam House emerges as an architectural enigma, accessible only through a 1.5-meter-wide alleyway.

Harmoniously integrated into its surroundings, the project creates a unique "urban valley" within the evolving cityscape.

Linh Nam House
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Linh Nam House
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In the bustling rhythm of urban life, rooftops are often forgotten, but the Linh Nam House reversed that logic. By maintaining a modest height and utilizing adjacent boundary walls, the rooftop transforms into an expansive elevated space.

Bathed in sunlight and breeze, this area becomes a stage for family memories—a playground for children to freely explore and a serene setting for parents to gather during intimate outdoor gatherings, infused with warmth and connection.

Linh Nam House
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Linh Nam House
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The architectural space is meticulously crafted to allow natural light to permeate deeply. Moreover, the rays of the day seep through open structures, gently caressing unique material surfaces before lingering in hidden corners, as if each space in the house tells its own story.

In imagination, when the strong overhead light becomes the protagonist, the house transforms into a mystical cavern.

Linh Nam House
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Linh Nam House
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Linh Nam House
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Where an entire ecosystem awakens beneath its luminous gaze, fostering a contemplative rhythm, turning daily routine into people's dialogues with space.

Linh Nam house is approached by embracing its context, where seemingly paradoxical conditions gave rise to unexpected solutions.

Every square meter narrates a story of balance between humanity, light, and urban connectivity—a testament to architecture's power to harmonize constraints with creativity.

Linh Nam House
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Linh Nam House
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Linh Nam House
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Linh Nam House
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Linh Nam House
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Linh Nam House
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Linh Nam House
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Linh Nam House
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Linh Nam House
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Linh Nam House
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Linh Nam House
First Floor Plan
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Second Floor Plan
Linh Nam House
Third Floor Plan
Linh Nam House
Roof Plan


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Concept Diagram

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