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A Rooftop Lounge And Garden Surrounded By Brick Walls Was Designed For This Home

March 12, 2021

A contemporary home with rooftop courtyards surrounded by brick.

ODDO architects have designed a contemporary home in Hanoi, Vietnam, that’s surrounded by taller buildings and includes rooftop courtyards.

Due to rapid urbanization and the lack of public spaces, the architects designed a home that includes outdoor spaces.

A contemporary home with rooftop courtyards surrounded by brick.

The lower level of the home has a white exterior, while the upper level consists of multiple brick volumes, some with overhanging plants, adding a greenery element to the space.

A contemporary home with rooftop courtyards surrounded by brick.

The roof area is covered by open gardens where the family may grow their own vegetable and fruits.

A contemporary home with rooftop courtyards surrounded by brick.

The rooftops also include space for relaxing in the busy city.

A rooftop terrace surrounded by brick.
A rooftop terrace surrounded by brick.

Outdoor lighting included in the design of the rooftops enables the space to be used at night. It also adds light to the neighborhood as it can pass through the walls and openings.

Outdoor lighting makes this rooftop terrace light up like a lantern.
Outdoor lighting makes this rooftop terrace light up like a lantern.
A modern home with painted brick lower level, and textured brick upper level.

Inside the home, the interior has been kept open with glass ceilings, creating a bright living space.

A contemporary home with glass ceiling and built-in planters.

The living room opens up to the kitchen and dining area, which include custom planters built into the design of the home.

A contemporary home with glass ceiling and built-in planters.
A contemporary home with glass ceiling and built-in planters.

Other rooms in the house have sliding doors that open to green spaces, hiding the city beyond.

A sliding glass door opens the bedroom to green space.
Photography by Hoang Le photography | Architects: ODDO architects (Mai Lan Chi Obtulovicova, Marek Obtulovic, Nguyen Duc Trung)

Source: Contemporist

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