Located in downtown Da Nang, Vietnam, this apartment project addresses the challenge of limited urban land availability. Typically, residential plots in the city are rectangular, with buildings enclosed by walls and connected to the main road only at the front. As a result, lighting and ventilation are restricted to the front façade, creating design constraints.
▲ Plan view
In rural Vietnam, housing is often centered around communal spaces such as gardens, ponds, and lakes, fostering strong social connections. However, in urban areas where land is scarce, public spaces are limited, making it difficult for residents to connect as buildings grow taller.
The design concept draws inspiration from terraced fields. Residential units are stacked vertically, each featuring a stepped terrace that allows ample natural light inside. An atrium in the building’s core ensures both daylight penetration and natural air circulation.
The stepped platforms enhance social connections by encouraging vertical interaction. These terraces also serve as small public gardens and gathering spaces for residents.
The building uses eco-friendly, unburned bricks, whose warm texture reflects the simplicity of rural Vietnamese life. This choice supports the design goal of blending nature and natural light to create a healthy living environment.
Project Drawings:
▲ General layout plan
(BIM work)
▲ Elevation view
▲ Sectional view
▲ Analysis chart
▲ Analysis chart
Project Information:
Architectural Firm: Ho Khue Architects
Address: 121 Nguyen Cong Tru Street, Son Tra District, Da Nang City, Vietnam
Category: Residential Buildings
Lead Architect: Ho Khue
Design Team: Ho Khue, Nguyen Thanh Phong, Dang Van Len
Building Area: 815.0 m²
Project Year: 2019
Photographer: Hiroyuki Oki
Suppliers: Toto, Trimble Navigation, Mitsubishi Electric, Autodesk (BIM tutorial), Dang Hai, Acor, DAIKIN, Sika
Client: Mai Tam Nguyen Co. Ltd.
Engineer: Le Viet Long
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