This in Da Nang, VietnamConcrete residence, byHH StudioDesigns. With a simple architectural concept, the designer re-integrated a 240-square-meter old house with the adjacent 120-square-meter land to create a comfortable home for a family of five.

The building not only provides ample living space, but also captures the beauty of nature through simple materials and open structure, allowing residents to feel the warmth of home in an environment where light and shadow flow and breeze passes through the hall.

Residential overall adoptionT shaped layout, the main body is composed of bare concrete, with a total ofTwo layers。 Stepping into the first floor, the first thing you see is the high lobby, which is connected to the dining area, creating a sense of open and transparent space. Follow the moving line to reach the relaxation area located below the master bedroom. This area is an extension to the old home and one of the highlights of the entire home.

The open structure allows views of the breeze, gardens and small ponds to blend together like aNatural buffer space。 It not only improves ventilation in summer, but also allows residents to feel the natural scenery of the changing seasons at any time.

Different from the relatively closed old house before renovation, the designer cleverlyFenestration designLet natural light flow to every corner with time, so that each space presents a unique light and shadow effect at different time periods.

Specially designedSunroofLet the light transition naturally from dark to bright, and when you walk, you can see the layering of light and shadow flowing everywhere. Night, hiddenLED lightingThis visual experience is further reinforced, giving the home a different atmosphere throughout the day and night.

The first floor is not only a public leisure area for the family, but also a special roomTemporary bedroom, for grandmothers who visit their grandchildren from out of town every week.

This bedroomFacing garden, residents can enjoy the fragrant green plants and perennial fruit trees at any time, feel the natural rotation of the four seasons, and let life return to its true nature.

Architectural design emphasizesMinimalism, toOriginal grey concreteAs the main material, the rough texture shows the beauty of the material itself. Before applying the waterproofing layer, the building retains the original texture of the concrete, making it more adaptable to the local climate.

Furthermore,Wood elementsThe addition softens the overall cold and hard feeling. Particularly inSecond floor bedroom area, through the warm wood veneer, create a warm and peaceful living atmosphere.

Home furnishings follow“Less is more”The principle of keeping only the necessary furniture to maximize the purity of the space. The night,Hidden LED lightingGive the wall a three-dimensional sense, and the building is more smart in the interlacing of light and shadow. Lighting is not only a functional requirement, but also an important element in shaping the spatial hierarchy.