* Architecture: I Resort by a21studio

Architecture: I Resort by a21studio: “..located near a small hill near a river which separates from nha trang, vietnam, the ‘i resort’ by vietnamese practice a21studĩo satisfies the growing need for mud baths in the region. hot springs on 7 hectares are experienced by tourists within a setting constructed from locally found wood, rock, coconut leaf. lotus ponds, gourd and flower gardens have been weaved throughout the plan, easing the strength of the tropical sun. a main courtyard and circulatory space is formed by an easy to assemble mortise and tenon structure, serving to modify the microclimate. flexible and adaptable spaces accommodate the need for changing functions, encouraging activity to occur in quiet and peaceful places..the open design allows opportunities for solar gain and ventilation. internal gardens are integrated to minimize excessive temperatures, as well as careful selection of roof materials and fenestration..”  Vernacular yet contemporary: interesting forms and materiality: bamboo, stone, wood, banana leaves; indoor /outdoor sensibility..

See our posts on two homes by a21studio: Residential Architecture: a21House by a21studio and Residential Architecture: 3×9 House by a21 studio.

image: © hiroyuki oki, courtesy of a21studĩo; article: Designboom

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* Residential Architecture: a21House by a21studio

Residential Architecture: a21House by a21studio: “..recently shortlisted for the house category for the 2012 world architecture festival, the ‘a21house’ designed by vietnamese practice a21studĩo is a residence and office located ten minutes from the center of hochiminh city, vietnam. positioned upon a small 40-square meter plot, the polygonal shape only offers a 1.5 meter wide street frontage. situated at the end of a street, the site is bordered with the tall neighboring structures, making the task of generating an airy and illuminated home more challenging. envisioned as a cage for nature, a partially open-air structure resolves these constraints, capturing sunlight, wind and rainwater..an acute building corner is chamfered at the roofline to form a triangular opening which filters daylight through the layers of interior spaces. the wood flooring dissolves into alternating sticks at the perimeter walls, allowing light to trickle downward and an averrhoa carambola tree to grow uninterrupted from ground level to the third storey. inhabitants can sit at their dining table and hear the breeze rustling through the leaves on the second floor. a wood stair and steel reinforcement railing leads to the second floor bathroom surfaced with traditional tilework. opposing the wooden bridge, a glass-enclosed bedroom views the top of the tree canopy and peers through the unsealed skylight towards the surrounding urban context..”  Marvelous. Filtered light and visual communications throughout an interior characterised by an abundant, creative and thoughtful use of wood; nice furnishings and interior details..

See our post on another home by a21Studio: Residential Architecture: 3×9 House by a21 studio.

image:  © hiroyuki oki, courtesy of a21studĩo; article: Designboom

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