Thuan An Town, situated on the border between southern Binh Duong and northern Ho Chi Minh City, was once renowned for its abundant orchards and peaceful countryside atmosphere. However, rapid urbanization has transformed this peripheral area, replacing lush gardens with high-density residential zones and standardized row houses (typically 4x16m or 5x14m).
Binh Duong House represents a unique architectural pivot triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to economic constraints, the client sold their street-front plot and opted to build within the garden of their existing restaurant. We selected a secluded site at the rear of the property—formerly a dumping ground for restaurant waste—to ensure privacy and revitalize a forgotten corner of the land.
The site was defined by eleven existing Ficus trees with robust vitality and complex root systems. Through meticulous surveying and mapping of the canopy and roots, the design team navigated the challenge of protecting the trees while establishing a secure foundation. Inspired by the family’s personalities and the context, we envisioned a home woven into the landscape. The architecture reveals itself as hidden spaces nestled under the tree canopy, tucked behind imposing walls at the end of the road. Stepping through the opening between these walls, one discovers a sequence of cool, tranquil spaces opening up to nature.