在欧洲生活和工作了30多年后，项目业主已经60多岁了，想回到越南享受他们的余生。他们和我一起选择了一个地点来实现他们的愿望。我们在山特拉山脚下选择了一块180平方米的土地，山特拉山是岘港市的一块宝地。这块地的位置很好，紧挨着一条小溪，靠近海滩。这个地方的气候凉爽，与城市地区不同。他们想为一对夫妇建一个有两间卧室的房子，一切都要整齐划一。然而，这对老夫妇仍在欧洲工作，至少在3到5年内不能搬到越南。

After more than 30 years living and working in Europe, the Project Owners are over 60 years old and want to return to Vietnam to enjoy the rest of their life. Together, they and I have chosen a location to make their wish come true. We chose a 180 sq. meters piece of land at the foot of Son Tra Mountain, which is a treasure of Da Nang city. This land has a good location, next to a small stream and near the beach. This place has a cool climate that is different from the city area. They want to have a house for a couple with two bedrooms and everything should be neat and tidy. However, the old couple is still working in Europe and cannot move to Viet Nam as least in 3 to 5 years.

因此，我建议他们建造两个独立的小房子。一间将在他们访问越南时为他们准备好，一间将以每月2000美元左右的价格出租。这对夫妇马上就同意了，因为这个建议很合理，而且他们也会有一笔小的收入，不会影响到他们的日常生活。从那以后，房子的详细计划就产生了。我把土地分为两部分，一部分在前面，一部分在后面。前面的部分是出租的房子，有两间卧室，设备齐全的客厅和一个厨房。另一部分是房子，他们每次回到越南都会使用；除了作为极简主义风格的最小设施，这个房子还有一个小游泳池作为休闲空间。

Therefore, I have proposed them to build two separate small houses. One will be ready for them whenever they visit Viet Nam and one will be rented out as around 2000 USD per month. The couple agrees right away as the proposal is reasonable and they will also have a small income without interfering with their daily routine. From there the detailed plan of the house was created. I divided the land into two parts, one in the front and one in the back. The front part is the house for rent with two bedrooms, fully equipped living room and a kitchen. The other part is the house, which they will use every time they come back to Vietnam; besides the minimal amenities as minimalist style, this house also has a small pool as a relaxing space.

房子的主要结构完全是钢结构和阁楼，这对越南人来说是非常特别的。由于大多数人的思想，钢结构建筑不是用于住房，而是工厂和咖啡店。阁楼上的卧室也被认为是一种不正常的现象。然而，在建设过程中，投资者以及许多人因为项目的不同而感到非常兴奋。在一楼，有一个客厅，一个厨房，一个卧室和一个厕所。二楼有一间卧室，一个阁楼，一个厕所，还有一个特别宽敞的操场，供他们休闲、阅读和用餐。正如我所预料的那样，有租户愿意租用这所房子，即使它还在建设过程中。投资者非常高兴，因为我们已经走上了正轨。

The main structure of the house is entirely steel and attic, which is very special for Vietnamese. Due to the minds of the majority, steel buildings are not for housing but factories and coffee shops. An attic bedroom is also considered as an abnormality. However, in the process of building the investors as well as many people feel very excited because of the project’s differences. On the first floor, there are a living room, a kitchen, a bedroom, and a toilet. The second floor has a bedroom, an attic, a toilet and an extra spacious playground for them to relax, read and dining. As I expected, a tenant is willing to rent this house even it is in the construction process. The investor is very happy that we are on the right track.

Architects: 85 Design
Area : 180 m²
Year : 2019
Manufacturers : AutoDesk, Antcons, Computers & Structures, Thanh Thu Steel, The Rain, Trimble Navigation
Lead Architect : To Huu Dung
Clients : Tang Trong Thuan, Doan Thi Ha
Engineering : Dao Ngoc Son
Landscape : To Huu Dung
Collaborators : Thai Thanh Luu
Country : Vietnam