A Glass-Stacked House in Vietnam Shrouded in Greenery

Surrounded by inexperienced gardens in Hue Metropolis, Vietnam, the Hillside Home by Cote Architects resides on a descending slope perched on the highest vantage level for optimum views. Designed as two, stacked glass packing containers, the home is damaged up with voids within the perimeter partitions to assist with air flow and to convey extra pure mild inside. Many of the partitions are manufactured from floor-to-ceiling, black framed home windows which make for dramatic architectural particulars.

The again of the home opens as much as a coated porch with a set of large stairs main right down to the yard. On the second flooring above, a balcony is disguised with greenery climbing vertically on wire.

The greenery shrouded balcony makes the second flooring really feel as if it’s dwelling within the timber. The crops assist shade the inside of the home to maintain it from getting too sizzling.

Inside, the principle dwelling space boasts double-height ceilings, a mezzanine, and dueling, open wooden staircases resulting in opposites sides of the home. The design provides quick access to nature from the open dwelling space.

The staircases are linked to the ceiling by steel rods giving the looks that’s they’re floating whereas additionally creating one other focus within the house.

The views present nothing however nature from most angles of the home.

The home is open and ethereal, and with the entire greenery, it feels tropical with trip vibes.

Pictures by Hoang Le.

Caroline Williamson is Editorial Director of Design Milk. She has a BFA in images from SCAD and may normally be discovered looking for classic wares, doing New York Instances crossword puzzles in pen, or remodeling playlists on Spotify.