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Commercial Bay

Auckland’s epicentre of business, retail and hospitality

Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh has the highest density of construction, vehicles and population in Vietnam. All this congestion leads to a lack of green spaces, where residents can seek tranquillity and sit in harmony with nature to release stress.

The award-winning single-family dwelling sits in the shadows of towering skyscrapers which brings the feeling that Sky House is located at the floor of a valley. Without any external influence or intention, Nguyen Hoang Manh and his team at MIA Design Studio found the solution to create connections with natural elements through every corner of the house.

The design divides the house into two parts. The first half is devoted to the sun, wind, water and trees, or simply empty spaces, while the other half is dedicated to family activities. The void provides a vertical connection between the house and the sky, enabling an appreciation of the changes in weather and daylight hours. The architecture is no longer dependent on the external surroundings but has created and immanent landscape using greenery, water and light.

Light is allowed to move throughout the space freely. The reflection off the pools adds to the connection to nature. The integrated luminaires are essential in the life of the residents and home. As day turns to night, the lights bring warmth, soul and harmony in the homestead.

This is how architecture can heal people’s soul by harmonising with nature. “If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere”, said Vincent van Gogh.

Sky House

Apex Adjustable Downlight

Axis Surface Mounted Downlight

Titanium G2 Downlight

Emerald Spike Spotlight

Cluster Inground Uplight

Cuadro Wall Light

Astro Fixed Two Wall Light

Eclipse G2 Legacy Linear Series

Shift In G2 Downlight

Paragon Wall Light

Residential