The Living-Working House is a common architectural model in Vietnam. In this model, commercial spaces are typically situated on the lower floors, while the family living areas are arranged on higher floors. Lagom Hus, designed not only as a residence for a young family consisting of a couple and a small child but also as a fashion business and concept photography studio, takes a reverse approach to the conventional setup. We proposed this approach to leverage advantages such as light, views, and rooftop garden space for business goals.
The major functions of the house are distributed into floating blocks in the open-plan areas, interconnected by elevated walkways with distinct colors to guide user movement and separate the living and business areas. By placing staircases at various locations, navigating within the structure becomes a journey, leading visitors through ever-changing open and closed perspectives. The furnishings within the building are predominantly modular designs to meet the flexible needs of the fashion shop and concept studio over time.
This project provides an opportunity to realize the concept of cohabitation, where diverse and heterogeneous spaces coexist. There is a constant negotiation and arrangement to maintain the necessary privacy while sharing certain benefits during coexistence.
Client: Lagom Hus
Design team: Vu Tien An | Le Uyen Minh | Nguyen Huynh Phuong Nhi
Design assistants: Dang Quang Luan | Nguyen Phuc Nguyen | Dang Hoang Gia Phuc
Interior: Lily Ng | Lam Ngo | Nguyen Anh Dung
Technical supervisor: Giang Vo
Contractor: Dinh Duc Anh Vu + Pham Xuan Truong
Furniture manufacturer: Hoang Quan Company + Moc Vien company
Structure: Hoang Dinh Khanh Duy
