Located in a suburban setting of fields and hills, the house is designed as a family retreat characterized by raw materiality and a restrained geometric language. A concrete volume embedded in the natural landscape highlights the simultaneous presence of architecture and nature.
The house is conceived as a single cubic volume, articulated by planes of natural stone walls that subtly divide and organize the internal functions. A generous cantilever on the upper level forms a continuous system of deep verandas wrapping around the primary façades. This architectural gesture reduces direct solar exposure and wind-driven rain, while acting as a transitional buffer space between interior and exterior.
Structural frames of walls, beams, and columns are integrated into the primary volume, enhancing the interplay of light and shadow, solid and void on the façade.
Inside, concrete surfaces continue define the interior atmosphere by expansive concrete ceiling planes. On the first floor, the narrow entry opens into a spacious, light-filled communal living area flexible extends outward to the outdoor pool and surrounding greenery through sliding glass doors. The double-height dining area is conceived as the central focal point of the house, responding to the client’s need for a central gathering space for family interactions and social occasions. This void also serves as a key connector within the house, enhancing spatial continuity and facilitating natural airflow through the stair and upper-level corridor system.
All functional spaces on the second floor are designed with openness, oriented toward the landscape and optimized for natural light and cross-ventilation.
The spatial experience unfolds through a clear rhythm of layered spaces—simple and clearly articulated. From the entrance buffer and garage, the sequence continues into the main communal living area, staircases, corridors, bedrooms, and extended verandas, allowing occupants to perceive distinct volumetric transitions while moving through the house.
Rooted in a human-centered philosophy, with nature conceived as a primordial envelope, PAK’s architecture continually explores the relationship between people and their environment. Dora Villa marks a distinctive departure from earlier projects, embracing a more contemporary approach defined by compact concrete volumes and geometric lines shaped by sunlight and shadow.
Authentic Beauty and Quietness Within a Raw and Sustainable Structure
Project Name: DORA VILLA
Location: Vietnam
Site Area: 2,200 m²
Built Area: 900 m²
Floors: 2 floors + 1 upper volume + basement
Year: 2026
Architects: Phương Aki, Trịnh Duy, Tùng Lâm
Interior Design: Thanh Dương, Thu Trang
Photography: NOTES – Triệu Chiến