Yên Bài Villa / PAK Architects

In recent years, urbanization has taken place very rapidly in the major cities of Vietnam, especially in the center of Hanoi, leaving behind little to no space for families and children to interact and connect with nature. When we received the design brief for a weekend home for a young family, we thought of a living space where people could gather on weekends with their loved ones with all the amenities needed for a modern lifestyle. Not only that, but it will also be a space where family members get more exposure to nature, creating moments of warmth and relaxation throughout their day. The construction site is in the hilly region northwest of Hanoi's outskirts, surrounded by natural forests and many indigenous cultural characteristics.