The project came to us from a high school close friend. He got married last year when he was 35 years old, after that he and his young wife discussed with us about their plan to make a satisfying home in anticipation of the little children who will fill these spaces with laughter and happiness in the near future. 

With the current condition is a plot of land 10m width and 16,4m depth on a small commercial street of Bao Loc City. The plot used to be the family garden for raising chickens. The façade of the lot faces West, from this view besides the public buildings of the city center, the owner can also see far away the mountains in the tail part of the Annamite Mountains creating a relatively majestic scene.

With a saving investment based on a limited budget, we still try to bring spiritual

and aesthetic values to the building in addition to the usual functional solutions:

• The first trick is that we disperse the functional blocks into 4 solid boxes, cover the surfaces with emotional natural materials, and insert greenery, sun, and wind into the remaining space between them. 
• The 2^nd trick is to bring the motorbike garage block to the front, while reducing the size of the façade doors and façade windows to create the defense system for the house against the elements of noise, dust as well as heat from the sun and the commercial road in front of the house. Common functional blocks, such as living room and dining room, will be located in the middle. Bedrooms will be located towards the end throughout the length of the house to ensure optimal quiet and coolness.
• The 3^rd trick is that we create a floor space for the living room where the largest block creates a space that is both aesthetic and connected for family members, which creates the feeling of closeness and familiarity.
• The 4th trick is that we connect the largest block to the following 2 blocks by the concrete bridge on the 1^st floor, giving homeowners easy access to the technical area of the water supply system and the terrace living area- the reserved space for family gatherings with friends and relatives. 

In terms of dealing with the context of the area, the greenery in the small gardens of the house has transformed the harsh western sun into cool steam and oxygen for not only the owner but also everyone around the neighborhood. The green canopy contrast with the drastic shapes of the house helps the general appearance of the house become harmonious and more neighborhood-friendly. With this design, we also hope that the small green area and friendly spaces of this house will help connect people closer to each other as well as closer to nature, which could soothe the human soul and enrich people’s minds.