The project is a spatial experiment designed to respond to the densely built-up context in the Thanh Thai area, District 10. On a narrow area of 3.8m x 15m (including the vertical circulation core), the challenge was to organize living space for a large family consisting of parents, three young children, and two aunts.
Structurally, the project is an attempt to practice John Habraken's "Support and Infill" principle. Viewing the concrete structural frame as a static framework allowed for maximum freedom in installation and customization of interior activities. With a small area, the guiding principle was to minimize circulation to optimize usable space. Instead of dividing rooms with conventional fixed partitions, functional areas are organized into a continuous, interlocking sequence, with "rooms connected to rooms" and linked by folding and sliding doors. This solution eliminates rigid boundaries, maintaining a continuous flow of space to ensure uninterrupted activity, a well-ventilated microclimate, and constant connection among the young children.
The raw concrete frame structure is completely separated from the brickwork (terracotta bricks, glass bricks) which acts as the outer shell. Inside lies a lightweight partition system of wood and glass, where functional boundaries can be flexibly changed according to needs. This experimental process helped us better define how the interior environment and the exterior frame integrate, creating diversity and adaptability to various user situations.