Excerpt: V4 House by TNT Architecture is conceived as a modern architectural model that harmonizes with nature and its surroundings. Based on the “old man—new coat” spirit, the design develops the traditional northern house while resembling existing houses around. The residence is divided into three separated but harmonious blocks, centered on an elliptical “vault of heaven” that connects sky, time, and space.
Project Description
[Text as submitted by architect] V4 house—a home for man returning to nature and a place where people connect.
Nowadays, most people have gone too far away from the villages, so when we wake up in a noisy city, our original human ego desires a peaceful green countryside, tranquil forests, and a blue sky. It’s the reason for us to create a new house based on the “old man—new coat” spirit. This design is not only a home for man’s return to nature but also a place where people connect with each other.
The house that was built on 2,000 square meters in the quiet suburbs has an architectural structure that deals with complex and contradictory aspects. It is a model of modern architecture but harmonizes with the surroundings, a space filled with many emotions: quiet when man is alone but overwhelmingly happy when friends come to visit or children return from the city. People living here connect much with nature and the universe and also enjoy the convenience of modern society.
The space of the house develops the spirit of the traditional northern house but still resembles the existing houses around. The whole structure is divided into three functional blocks that are separated but harmonious with each other.
The main building is a large elliptical shape, like a vault of heaven, which covers the whole house and its shadow as a time clock in natural light. This “vault of heaven” is held up and divided into private and public spaces by 4 solid stone walls representing the east, west, south, and north. In particular, the eaves are designed around the elliptical block that imitates the eaves of an ancient Vietnamese house. This is the space that transitions the inner part of man to the nature outside and also the place where all the main activities of the house take place. The heart of the house is full of philosophy; it is arranged as a solid rock to remind us of solidarity, sticking together in the family.
Out of the entire house overlooking the sky, the whole elliptical block became a miniature land containing a garden of Eden that everyone wanted to have on the roof. This special garden is not only the place for the children looking up for stars in the dreaming sky but also space to take place for all summer parties.
The remaining two blocks separated from the elliptical block are the rectangular garage in front and the therapeutic triangle pool in the back. The separation provides a separate space for the main building block, avoids vehicle noise, and does not affect the relaxation of the pool.
But all three blocks are harmoniously connected by the green vegetation of simple fruit trees that have grown freely and changed over time. The house was in use today; the ideas on the paper have been built successfully. It is the presence of a design team constantly innovating from the old values.
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