COMAY HOUSE

Nga Thanh, Nga Sơn District, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam

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COMAY HOUSE

Nga Thanh, Nga Sơn District, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam

Firm

NTAA Architects

Type

Residential › Private House
Commercial › Office

STATUS

Under Construction

SIZE

1000 sqft - 3000 sqft

BUDGET

$50K - 100K

COMAY House is a small-scale hybrid workshop, nestled within a lush garden setting in the rural landscape of North Central Vietnam-where betel palms, jackfruit trees, a fish pond, and old dirt paths still shape daily life. More than just a place for handcrafting, the building serves as a showroom for traditional products, a welcoming space for international friends, and the living quarters of the founder of COMAY.
We approached the project not with bold, imposing forms, but with a spirit of gentle adaptation-following the contours of the land, the old footpaths, the rows of palms, and clusters of native trees. The entire structure unfolds as a series of simple zigzag blocks, shaped by and responding to the natural morphology of the site, allowing the building to blend into its surroundings without overpowering them.
The building is clearly layered according to its functional zones. The ground floor is designed as an open, flowing space, with a wide veranda that connects the workshop-where artisans work and interact-while also allowing for flexible use and future transformation. This area is intentionally unbounded, encouraging a dynamic way of living, where activities may evolve, pause, or shift over time. Supporting functions (kitchen, restrooms, drying storage) are compactly and discreetly organized at the far end of the first floor.
The upper floor-dedicated to living, dining, resting, and hosting guests-is conceived as a large “living room” that opens to the surrounding nature on all sides. Here, daylight and natural breezes are constantly present, creating a sense of lightness and calm. A circular void at the center acts as a spatial focal point-simultaneously connecting the two floors vertically, and facilitating light, ventilation, and visual interaction across levels.
We chose natural, humble materials with raw finishes to reflect the spirit of traditional craftsmanship. The window system is carefully arranged to optimize natural light and cross ventilation, helping to reduce heat, save energy, and provide comfort for those working inside.
COMAY House stands as an example of contemporary architectural thinking rooted in local culture and context. It is a composition of materials, natural light, simple form, and adaptive spatial organization-a delicate interplay between the natural and the man-made. We believe this is one way architecture can create rich, emotional experiences-a place where people, nature, and function coexist in harmony, always retaining a sense of clarity, openness, and purity.

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