le house transforms vietnamese hotel into shining lantern with perforated steel façade

vietnamese architecture studio le house has covered the exterior of ‘nap am homestay’ with a perforated steel façade that transforms the building into a shining lantern at nighttime. the small hotel is located on a high slope and hidden deep inside a narrow alley of da lat city, while its white-hued exterior makes it stand out from its surroundings. inside, the building is divided into three floors and one attic, arranged in an interconnected manner that forms intricate views of its different areas.all images by trieu chien studio

le house has wrapped the exterior of ‘nap am homestay’ in a CNC-cut steel layer perforated with uniquely-designed motifs, and treated to withstand rainy weather and regional high humidity. located on a slope, the building has both sides contiguous to different terrains, which resulted in similar yet distinct façades connected via a glass and steel structure. as night falls, interior lights shine through the hotel’s perforated skin, transforming it into a bright lantern.

the 790 sqm hotel has three floors and one attic, with a total of nine rooms including communal and private areas. a large wooden staircase extending from the main hall to the communal living area connects all levels, while common spaces include a kitchen, a dining area and a working zone. the harmonious combination of steel, pine wood, white hues, and lush greenery results in a tranquil interior where travelers can relax and rest.

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project info:

name: nap am homestay – more than home

architect: le house

location:  da lat city, vietnam

total floor area: 790.0 m2

construction: tyhouse

handmade ceramics: M&A art tiles 

custom metal art, design & fabrication: greenman contractor

concrete grinding platform: viet an

tempered glass: hai long glass