Bottle Sail | 1+1>2 International Architecture JSC

Bottle Sail, In the series of community development projects by 1+1>2 International Architecture JSC, in collaboration with research centers and public health development COHED, the bottle seedling house has been built given to rural communities affected by HIV / AIDS. The project aims to improve the quality of agricultural, community connections, helping people with HIV / AIDS to socially reintegrate.

Photography By Vu Xuan Son

The land is located next to the sea dike, with an average of 12 typhoons each year; this is a big challenge when building. So, the bottle house should be designed to respond to natural disasters, protecting seedlings.

Photography By Vu Xuan Son

Positioned at the foot of the dike – where can be sheltered from the wind the most, the foundation which is concrete pipe is buried deep underground, enhanced cross bracing ensuring sustainable bamboo frame system. With wind-sail ideas – familiar image of fishing villagers, the house looks like an interesting accent between fields. The combined curves from plastic bottles that sparkle like moving furniture, with the strong visual appeal.

Photography By Vu Xuan Son

With an area of the only 16m2, using the bamboo material, roofed by 3000 plastic bottles. The work serves about 10,000 tomato seedlings seeds per season and a place for farmers to rest and relax. It is also a place for students to have after-school activities. The project is ongoing research, dissemination, and replication in order to practically serve the community.

Photography By Vu Xuan Son

Project Info:
Architects: 1+1>2 International Architecture JSC
Location: Hai Phong, Haiphong, Vietnam
Design Team: Hoang Thuc Hao , Nguyen Duy Thanh, Vu Xuan Son
Collaborators: Tran Hong Nam, Local farmers, Students
Area: 16.0 sqm
Project Year: 2014
Photographs: Vu Xuan Son
Project Name: Bottle Sail