Located next to the Hoi An River in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, this Villa by architects Studio D1 was constructed using local materials and craftsmanship. In particular, it features a large sheltering roof made of coconut leaf.
The challenge of this project, according to the architects, was to effectively integrate into surrounding landscape and inject soul into the project via the use of local materials. Moreover, response to climate plays an important role as the area endures long rainy periods and flooding. D1 proposed the idea of using a large coconut leaf roof to shelter the villa. From a distance, the villa looks like a large tent. Living areas are positioned on the exterior while the interior space inside is reserved for resting. At the same time, both spaces are seamlessly connected to the surrounding nature.
Local materials and skilled craftsmanship are used throughout. This helps create a harmonically integration between the project and its surrounding scenes and landscape. More importantly, this allows for the preservation and promotion of traditional crafting villages amid today’s mass production age in Vietnam.
