Local design studio MM++ Architects presents the design of the Anchor House which is defined by its sloped concrete roof and perforated walls which shelter the ventilated open-air interiors. It is nestled in the Vietnamese jungles and home to an artist looking to escape the city. It rests on top of a narrow site that is surrounded by the Mekong Delta vegetation. The firm creates the design across two floors which open to a large and sheltered verandah.
The studio shares, "Refined open spaces have been thoughtfully curated with the ground floor platform and wooden divides accentuating the soaring trees, inviting in the breeze, scents of nature and the light shows of dusk and dawn. When local climatic conditions of intense downpours during the wet season and sweltering heat during the dry season may seem undefeatable, this mothership provides protection with its extended coverage and ample cooling airflow. [It is] monastic minimalism anchored in the tropics, an idyllic spot to retreat to and spectate the surrounding natural environment."
Open-Air Perforated Concrete Homes
MM++ Architects Designs the Anchor House in Vietnam
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