MM++ architects wraps vietnamese villa with pivoting glass doors

MM++ architects wraps vietnamese villa with pivoting glass doors
photography by hiroyuki oki

having renovated thao dien house 1 in the same suburb east of ho chi minh city, MM++ architects were charged with another refurbishment project encompassing the same brief. located in district two of the vietnamese city, the villa has been regenerated from a poorly constructed structure into a generous residence filled with natural light and open-plan spaces.

glass pivoting doors wraps the ground floor communal space

while retaining the entire existing concrete structure, the building walls in-between were filled with brick while all the communal spaces placed on the ground floor. comprised of the living, dining and kitchen, these spaces have been grouped together in and merged as one open-plan space. encompassed with pivoting, steel, glass doors, the space is constantly receiving natural light while giving allowing the interiors to seamlessly spill onto the decking and outdoor facilities. on the first floor there are four bedrooms insulated with double brick wall and featuring timber sliding louvers which prevent direct sun light, while allow cros ventilation.

the building is composed of mainly brick and concrete, with the lower level enclosed with glass

the concrete frame was retained from the existing building

the large villa is situated in the tropical context in the suburbs of ho chi minh city

this is the second villa of MM++ architect’s ‘extreme renovation’ project in east suburb of ho chi minh city

the building has been reduced to its concrete frame, reshaped with a new footprint and a newly positioned staircase

the staircase was re-positioned

the wall to ceiling wardrobes opens up to a ensuite bathroom

marble surfaces throughout the bathroom

the pivoting set of glass doors provides a seamless transition between the inside and outside

the luxury villa has its own pool and deck