Folding Wall House / Nha Dan Architects

Folding Wall House / Nha Dan Architects - Windows, FacadeFolding Wall House / Nha Dan Architects - WindowsFolding Wall House / Nha Dan Architects - Lighting, HandrailFolding Wall House / Nha Dan Architects - Stairs, Windows, HandrailFolding Wall House / Nha Dan Architects - More Images+ 34

  • Architect In Charge: Nguyen Dinh Gioi
  • Design Team: Nguyen Van Anh, Nguyen Phan Anh Tuan, Luong Xuan Dong
  • Structural Engineer: Do Thanh Tuan
  • Aluminum Doors & Windows: Quan Dat Company
  • Country: Vietnam
More SpecsLess Specs
Folding Wall House / Nha Dan Architects - Windows, Lighting, Facade
© Hiroyuki Oki

Text description provided by the architects. The site is a rectangular lot whose sides are occupied by neighboring multi-story houses. As a result, the design challenges are to bring natural light to bottom floors and create a generous space for living within a small lot.

Folding Wall House / Nha Dan Architects - Image 10 of 39
© Hiroyuki Oki

We started the design by dividing up the program: circulation elements such as stairs and hallway on one side and main living functions on the other. Next, we proposed to fold the wall that divides the program to one side to solve the aforementioned challenges.

Folding Wall House / Nha Dan Architects - Image 31 of 39
Longitudinal Section 2

By simply folding the wall towards one side, the circulation space is narrowed, thereby increasing usable spaces for the bedrooms on the top floors. The sloping surfaces generated by folding the wall diffuses natural light coming in from above, filling the interior with different lighting conditions as each hour passes.

Folding Wall House / Nha Dan Architects - Image 15 of 39
© Hiroyuki Oki

The structure execution of this folding wall is relatively more complex and expensive than that of conventional structures. Fortunately, we have the approval and cooperation of clients in order to turn the design into reality.

Project gallery

See allShow less
About this office
Cite: "Folding Wall House / Nha Dan Architects" 27 May 2014. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/509331/folding-wall-house-nha-dan-architect> ISSN 0719-8884

You've started following your first account!

Did you know?

You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.