Ultra-narrow urban Vietnamese home connects three generations of family

Set in Hanai, the capital city of Vietnam, the CH House, designed by ODDO Architects, brings together three generations of family to create an interconnected space of community and residence. The narrow home is inspired by the traditional homes of Hanoi with large openings to the exterior and interior courtyards for ample natural light and ventilation. The home is split into two zones: the communal spaces and the private spaces. The living room, library, dining room, and kitchen are positioned on different levels to emphasize connectivity amongst the family. Above the common area are the children's rooms and closer to the center of the home are the grandparents' bedroom and the parents' room. Plant life is embraced throughout, to create a sense of calm and connectedness to nature. Moreover, the double-layered facade combines perforated concrete blocks and a steel frame accompanied by a layer of greenery to provide both shading and natural ventilation through the space. The result is...