i resort Nha Trang, Vietnam Rural Buildings, Vietnamese Architecture
i resort, Vietnam : Nha Trang Building
Vietnamese Resort Buildings – design by a21studĩo Architects
23 Jul 2012
i resort Nha Trang
Architects: a21studĩo
Project Description
In order to meet the increasing need of mud bath, i resort with Vietnam traditional architecture and innovation in space and structure gives new experience to tourists in Vietnam.
photographs : Hiroyuki Oki
The resort is located in a small hill near the main river separating from Nha Trang city centre has the necessary calm, which help tourists enjoying high class mud bath services. In the first stage, the project aims to deliver testing hot springs on 7 ha over 30 ha in total.
In general, by using wood, rock, and local coconut leaf, lively materials, i resort is filled with harmony and native feelings. Adding to the main context, lotus ponds, gourd and flower gardens have softened typical sun in this tropical city.
Refer to the architecture, courtyard and mortise and tenon joint are particular highlighted through out buildings. Courtyard, as we know, is the result of cultural and climatic conditions in the region (Bekleyen et al., 2004).
photographs : Hiroyuki Oki
Further more, the courtyard is also used as spatial generator and climate modifier. In this project, we organized the spaces flexibly so that they can adapt many functions and views in the buildings. As the result, the activities are taken place in the peace and quiet places.
Moreover, it allows solar gain and natural ventilation, which are suitable to Vietnam climate. However, overusing courtyards can increase the heat and brightness causing inconvenience to people. Inner gardens, roof materials and fenestration are carefully considered as the most appropriate solutions.
Nowadays, wood structure usually uses glue, nail or prefabricated connectors to link different components. Thus, the way that we use mortise and tenon joints can be judged as a new adoption to architecture.
photographs : Hiroyuki Oki
These joints are easy to assemble and the connections are very strong, neat, and hard to be wobbled. In addition, most of the joints is hidden in the structure and this technique can be scaled up or down in size.
The only problem is it is difficult to work out and cut, thus, it might have the poor resistance to tension, especially if it is badly fitted. Luckily, one of our partners is skillful contractor who has strong experience in this type of structure.
The project is now constructed the second stage, which promisingly brings more exciting works.
photographs : Hiroyuki Oki
i resort – Building Information
Project Name: i resort
Location: Nha Trang, Vietnam
Project area: 7 ha
Materials: rock, “Hopea pierre” wood, coconut leaf, granitoid, plants
Completed: Stage 1: 12/2011
Company Name: a21studĩo, Bình Thạnh district, Hochiminh city, Vietnam
Introduction: Established in 2009, a small group of designers wishes to bring their conception of life to the surroundings by architecture
Designers: Hiệp Hòa Nguyễn, Nhơn Quí Nguyễn, Hằng Thị Trần, Tiên Giao Ngô, Toàn Đình Nghiêm
Photographs: Hiroyuki Oki
i resort Nha Trang, Vietnam, images / information from a21studĩo Architects
Location: Nha Trang, Vietnam
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