Maison K is a project designed to respond to elements that are adapted to the context and suitable for the use of the homeowner.
The project is located at a roundabout corner, in Quy Nhon city, where the conditions are very hot and the conditions are relatively complicated because there are both rainy and sunny seasons and near the sea.
Initial thoughts started from the fact that the architect felt the impact of natural weather conditions as well as the location where the building was formed. Derived from the contextual elements that have a very strong impact on both visual and functional when linked with context and traffic, the building is developed naturally.
Initially, a relatively large building placed in the middle of the intersection will create an overwhelming and heavy scale, and at the same time with the development of the new urban area, both the street and the area are very lacking in green areas. to balance with the betonization of a city in transition.
A green space is formed, not a building, instead of bringing an architectural block to appear directly approaching the space directly facing the roundabout, the architect gives the idea of creating a hanging garden. The building is like a green oasis to partially balance the local microclimate and soften the visuals from the traffic routes looking directly at the building.
A hanging garden like Babylon's garden is suspended in the middle of the space, creating a shaded space for the courtyard below. The building blocks are arranged simply, suitable for the living space of a small family, combined with the company's activities on the first floor. To avoid creating urban sprawl with surrounding buildings. Around, the functional blocks are also rearranged to make room for the garden - a "soft connection" space - with the activities of people around as well as sharing this meager but precious green space for the whole community. open space in front of the building.
Leaving the entire first floor empty, combined with a conventional open barrier wall, makes traffic on the road when entering a bend and for shared activities on the sidewalk become closer and easier. This "suffering" will at the same time bring closer and more comfortable to the homeowner's life and create a closer relationship between neighbors and people around. Instead of confining themselves in a limited space of the land, or the volume of the building, this "sharing" also helps homeowners get back a large open space, enjoy the openness and panoramic view of the lake and roundabout in front.
The building actually consists of 2 functional blocks, the company's activities on the ground floor and the private activities of a small family of 5 members above. The creation of a hanging garden also brings fullness and sharing of empty spaces, precious green gardens in a limited area. Traffic in the building is separated to ensure independent activities, meeting the convenience and living habits of the owner. All rooms take advantage of the open space and open view, and connect with separate gardens for each elevation. With the main sunlight direction for the master and living room blocks, a double skin solution is offered, and the material taken into account is ceramic ceramic tile is chosen. To design and manufacture this ceramic ceramic tile is also a painstaking process with techniques and details tested many times before succeeding. Using ceramic tiles will ensure durability to meet the harsh conditions of rain and sun as well as the corrosive marine climate. This facade also brings a highlight and unique feature of the building when identified from the intersection. The work appears just enough personality but also very humane with the interest in sharing the green spaces and the visual pressure when traveling on the intersection that begins to be filled with townhouses.
Status: Built
Location: Quy Nhon, VN
Firm Role: Architects
Additional Credits: Photograph: Tuan-Nghia NGUYEN