Nestled along the serene Co Co River, Lavender Villa stands as a gentle extension of Da Nang’s coastal landscape. Designed with a philosophy of environmental integration, the villa does not resist its natural surroundings but embraces them, becoming a living entity that breathes with sun, rain, and river wind typical of Central Vietnam’s climate.
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The architecture opens eastward to capture the breeze from the river, where carefully arranged exposed concrete panels both shelter and filter the morning light. In contrast, the west-facing facade, exposed to the harshest sunlight, is treated with a dual-layered skin: an outer operable wooden louver system and an inner layer of greenery that helps regulate the microclimate before the air enters the interior.
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Exposed concrete plays the lead role in the material palette, left raw to retain every construction mark as part of the building’s narrative. As sunlight touches these surfaces, they become visually softened, glowing with a subtle warmth, as if the villa has a second skin that breathes. Natural wood offers a visual and tactile balance, bringing comfort and intimacy to the space. Meanwhile, vegetation is delicately integrated both inside and out, not just as decoration but as an emotional conduit that connects daily rituals with nature.
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Lavender Villa does not pursue beauty through ornamentation. Its aesthetic emerges naturally from the honesty of materials, responsiveness to climate, and emotional depth. Here, architecture transcends the notion of shelter. It becomes a space for living within, for sensing the rhythm of the wind, the play of light, and the quiet presence of the natural world.
Project Info:
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Architects: Be4 Architecture
- Country: Hòa Hải, Vietnam
- Area: 172 m²
- Year: 2024
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Lead Architects: Vu Cong Thanh
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Lead Team: Vu Thi Thuy Hai, Nguyen Thanh Nhan, Vu Cong Thanh
Sophie Tremblay is a Montreal-based architectural editor and designer with a focus on sustainable urban development. A McGill University architecture graduate, she began her career in adaptive reuse, blending modern design with historical structures. As a Project Editor at Arch2O, she curates stories that connect traditional practice with forward-thinking design. Her writing highlights architecture's role in community engagement and social impact. Sophie has contributed to Canadian Architect and continues to collaborate with local studios on community-driven projects throughout Quebec, maintaining a hands-on approach that informs both her design sensibility and editorial perspective.