studio happ were commissioned to design a family house on a site just 100 meters from the coastline in the province of bình thu?n, vietnam.
the project responds to the site and tropical weather of the region and the resulting design allows for passive strategies to take place creating cross ventilated spaces and gardens in between living areas. this brief generated the concept of a house in three volumes with a central internal courtyard.
 

street elevation
the main vision by studio happ is to create comfortable spaces without using mechanical devices or technology that need a lot of maintenance. the client also required a house that is connected to nature and has outdoor areas to enjoy with friends and family. the architect uses elements of shading and plenty of greenery to provide effective spaces for the family that also adapt perfectly to tropical weather conditions. the use of perforated brick on the two end volumes and the wire mesh over the central courtyard also helps to maximise light into the internal spaces, whilst making a more interesting façade.
exterior view from the street showing the 3 volumes
the concept of house t is characterized by a gradient of public to private spaces, with the kitchen and living room at the front and the bedrooms and bathrooms at the rear of the house. at the front of the house there is also a garden that works to cool down the front façade. the inner courtyard which is sandwiched between two volumes is an enclose...