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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. TIMBER CUBE Holidays House in Nha Trang, Vietnam by MM++architectsSeptember 10th, 2019 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: MM++architects Located in Nha Trang, a sea side city of Vietnam’s south east coast, this residence is 1 of 3 vacation villas (the stone house, the timber house and the glass hous e) with a very privileged location. Carv ed into the hill, the site of 42 0 sqm enjoys a unique ocean view, overlooking the bay and mountains in the background. However, the high construction density of the street will affect in the future the sea views if not anticipated . T he main design goal was to find solutions at early stage of the conception to optimize this viewing experience and manage the high constructions density of this residential area in the future accordingly to the local urban regulation On a vacation rental perspective, the targ et was to maximize hosting capacity and entertainment experiences. The property is accessible from the front street with an exterior stai rcase leading to the higher deck level. The house is sit on a large podium in order to get enough height to manage sea vie ws over t he street and the residences o n the front. The pool is an additio nal extruded volume , higher than the deck level with 3 overflow sides. It creates a direc t visu al connection with the seascape and reduce the visual impact of nearer environment.  Image Courtesy © Hiroyuki OKI
 Image Courtesy © Hiroyuki OKI The house is composed wit h 2 mains elements – A first very high ceiling volume , glazed in the front, stone cladding in th e back, widely open to the deck , looking toward the ocean and hills. – A timber box, suspended, with large louvers openable. Considering the site characteristics with the cliff in the back and the low er street level t he program is spread vertically, along a multiple levels section. – On street level, the garage and a large home cinema in the back of the pool with an underwater window taking natural sun light trough the pool , technical and spa spaces in the back.  Image Courtesy © Hiroyuki OKI  Image Courtesy © Hiroyuki OKI – On an intermediate level, facing the cliff, a bedroom suite with a private garden and outdoor bathroom – Deck level hosts the main space wh ere dining island, kitchen and living room are merged in 1 unique space in seamless connection with outdoor spaces. – The high ceiling level has allow ed to include a mezzanine floor, turned into a bedroom suite with panoramic view over the kitchen. – The timber box hosts the first floor with 2 bedroom suites The local sourced stone blocks connect the construction into the rocky environment and the teak timber cladding enhance s the suspension effect by allowing to wrap the full first floor block. This material palette gives an effective reading o f the volumes.  Image Courtesy © Hiroyuki OKI  Image Courtesy © Hiroyuki OKI  Image Courtesy © Hiroyuki OKI  Image Courtesy © Hiroyuki OKI  Image Courtesy © Hiroyuki OKI  Image Courtesy © Hiroyuki OKI  Image Courtesy © Hiroyuki OKI  Image Courtesy © Hiroyuki OKI  Image Courtesy © Hiroyuki OKI  Image Courtesy © Hiroyuki OKI  Image Courtesy © Hiroyuki OKI  Image Courtesy © Hiroyuki OKI  Image Courtesy © Hiroyuki OKI  Image Courtesy © Hiroyuki OKI  Image Courtesy © Hiroyuki OKI  Image Courtesy © MM++architects  Image Courtesy © MM++architects  Image Courtesy © MM++architects  Image Courtesy © MM++architects  Image Courtesy © MM++architects  Image Courtesy © MM++architects  Image Courtesy © MM++architects  Image Courtesy © MM++architects  Image Courtesy © MM++architects  Image Courtesy © MM++architects
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