Kientruc O unveils geometric residence in vietnam

THU House by Kientruc O architecture firm is a residence located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, defined by its expansive timber roof that shelters a constellation of living spaces. The design philosophy behind its bold geometric form asserts that ‘a carefully curated and framed setting can change one’s worldview just as an atmosphere can help sublimate an idea,’ explain the architects.

At the center of the design is a serene square courtyard, animated by dappled light filtering through tree canopies and perfumed by the scents of tropical fruit trees and herbal bushes. This space epitomizes the layered atmosphere of the humid tropics. In contrast, a rectangular living area on the opposite side is bathed in natural light, its clean design accentuated by a single beam supporting the timber roof. The shadow play here evolves with the movement of the sun, enhancing the tranquil, meditative quality of the space.

timber waffle roof shields constellation of living spaces in vietnamese residence by kientruc o
all images by Hiroyuki Oki, courtesy of Kientruc O

core functions are found on the periphery of THU House

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The Vietnamese team at Kientruc O repositions core functions on the periphery of the residence, redefining its center as an in-between space that enhances the perception of environmental changes throughout the day. This approach is rooted in Vietnamese living traditions, shaped by intimate interactions under the tropical sun and cooling breezes.

The construction of THU House celebrates the skills of local craftsmen. Bricklayers employed refined cement plastering techniques, while carpenters crafted the oversized timber waffle roof structure. Decorative ironworkers contributed thin, elegant door frames, and roofers showcased their skill in traditional thatched roof construction.

‘When one is presented in a spatial setting that is fully and equally conditioned by the unraveling intensity acting between the physical and its opposite, their mind becomes stimulated and awakened,’ Kientruc O demonstrates with THU House.

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timber waffle roof shields constellation of living spaces in vietnamese residence by kientruc o
THU House by Kientruc O architecture firm is located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City

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timber waffle roof shields constellation of living spaces in vietnamese residence by kientruc o
at the center of the design is a serene square courtyard

timber waffle roof shields constellation of living spaces in vietnamese residence by kientruc o
this space epitomizes the layered atmosphere of the humid tropics

timber waffle roof shields constellation of living spaces in vietnamese residence by kientruc o
a rectangular living area on the opposite side is bathed in natural light

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