Saigon tube house wears bamboo facade
A tube house in Saigon's District 3 has a bamboo facade to remind its owner of her childhood in the countryside and maintain a connection with nature.
Located in a noisy neighborhood in downtown Saigon, the 48-sq.meter house faces west. The owner wanted the house to be airy and have a lot of greenery.
The house uses a lot of bamboo, a natural, environment-friendly and economical material. The bamboo facade is similar to the rattan walls in traditional houses in the countryside.
The bamboo facade protects the house from the afternoon sun.
There are large voids: front and back gardens spanning all three floors, separating the streets and the house; a central skylight, across the two upper floors. Small gardens are used similarly to separate the interior and exterior.
In the bedroom, walls are replaced by a traditional wind screen.
The top of the atrium is filled with bamboo sticks, providing a visual connection with the façade while serving as a sunshade.
The altar on the top floor gets natural light directly from the atrium.
After dusk, light from the house shines through the gaps between the bamboo, making it look like a lantern.
Photos by Quang Dam
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