LUXURY & LOW ENERGY VILLA VIETNAM
RESIDENTIAL • FULL DESIGN • 2020
PROJECT: CONTEMPORARY & LOW ENERGY VILLA
CLIENT: Private
ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN: T3 ARCHITECTS
COLLABORATION: ARTELIA (Energy efficiency), Timber Engineers
LIGHTING DESIGN: KOBI Lighting Studio, HARMONIE (MEP)
GREEN CERTIFICATION: under process of LEED Platinum
PHOTOGRAPHER:
T3 ARCHITECTS and his Partners designed this first contemporary timber Villa supposed to be the first LEED Platinum Residential building in Vietnam. The goal is to show that truly luxury and sustainability will be related in the near future, and this villa show what should be the future of private residential project postcovid. Low carbon house is the future, even in South East Asia where it is still something new!
T3 Team first proposed some bioclimatic solutions to make this villa both very efficient and comfortable, taking in consideration the tropical climate conditions of Saigon: hygrometry rate, main wind directions (at different seasons), sun orientation (to design each facade according to the sun exposure).
A Team of the best experts is behind this Timber villas to achieve the highest efficiency in terms of durability. We build for 50 years, and not for 15 years as very often in Vietnam. This is a completely different approach in terms of investments and need of expertise!
The Ground Floor is made in concrete structure and local stones, most of the area being naturally ventilated (no AC), or used for short stay (2 guestrooms). Then, the house is entirely made by timber structure over 3 levels, including a 4m overhang: challenging issues for timber engineers! 1st floor is accessible either by a ramp (guest entrance), either by the entrance hall at GF (owner entrance). It is a large open space shared in different areas: living room with piano (to organize event), dining room, kitchen. 2nd floor is more private, with the master suite including master bedroom, master bathroom and a luxury walking-closet. the 2 girls have their own room, wardrobe and private bathroom. 3rd floor offer a large rooftop to enjoy the river view and evening breeze… There is also the room dedicated to altar, very important in Vietnamese culture.
T3 is involved in sustainable design since more than 15 years
