Nha Nhim Gästehaus by A+ Architects is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in Bronze in Architektur-, Gebäude- und Bauwerksdesign Competition Category.

BronzeArchitektur· 2021

Nha Nhim Gästehaus

by A+ Architects

Client: A+ Architects

A' Design Award in Bronze Winner in Architektur Category

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The Design

About Nha Nhim Gästehaus

Nha Nhim ist ein Gästehaus-Gebäude in Da Lat, Vietnam. Das schmale Grundstück ist etwa 8 Meter breit und deutlich länger, mit unebenem Gelände und tragschwachem Boden. Alle Elemente sind angehoben, um den Wohnraum zu erweitern und Ausblicke zum Tal zu öffnen. Abfallmaterialien aus der Umgebung werden gesammelt und im gesamten Gebäude wiederverwendet. Rinde, Äste und Beton-Probewürfel erhalten ein neues Leben, und Reststoffe aus örtlichen Textilfabriken werden zu verschiedenen Bauteilen recycelt. Ein großes geneigtes Dach hält den kalten Nachtwind ab und lässt tagsüber kühle Brisen hindurchziehen.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Bronze

Nha Nhim Gästehaus ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Bronze, einer hochprestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für herausragende Designs, die sich durch Kreativität, Einfallsreichtum und Scharfsinn auszeichnen. Bronze-Gewinner sind reichlich geschickte und auffallend kreative Artefakte, die die große Erfahrung, Fantasie und Findigkeit ihrer Designer belegen. Von Nha Nhim Gästehaus wird erwartet, dass es ein hochgeschätztes, bewundertes und geliebtes Objekt ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Bronze prämierte Design verkörpert bewährte Verfahren in Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie und ist hervorragend in seiner Liebe zum Detail. Nha Nhim Gästehaus befriedigt Bedürfnisse auf großartige Weise, berührt Wünsche, bezaubert Gefühle und spricht die Neugier an.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Nha Nhim Homestay was built in Da Lat City. It was located on a slope of a mountainous area with deserted scenery from the surrounding neighborhood. This project was a story of giving so-called “garbages” a second chance. An architect’s adventure of creating something meaningful from trash.
Dimensions & Packaging: Site area: 290m2
Floor area ratio: 0.8
Total build up area: 232m2
Total site coverage: 59,7%
Tags: Residential Architecture, Homestay, Recycle, Waste Material, Da Lat, Viet Nam, Built Project
Production Technology: Barks, branches, test concrete blocks were the materials that we gave them a new life in this project.
Design Challenge: The site challenged the architects with its narrow and prolonging parameters, where the length significantly overshadowed the 8-meter width. The terrain is extremely bad with undulating, uneven terrain, weak soil, which can cause landslides.
Research: Although we exploited a lot of things inside, we still kept the harmony with the context by using the traditional materials. Instead of neighboring buildings, Nha Nhim Homestay was lifted entire all of the elements to solve the problems such as: expanded the living space, created green space and circulation space for the narrow area. It also opened the view to the valley, not prevented by near buildings.
Inspiration: During the field trips to Dalat, we had to drive around to listen to local stories and what the local resource offered us. We found so much potential in waste materials from the area. Therefore we decided to collect and upcycle them. For instance, waste materials from local textile factories were classified and recycled into different parts. External wood cells were reused in ceiling modules and fences were made of tree branches.
Project Duration: The project started construction & operation in 2017 in Da Lat, Viet Nam
Operation Flow: The purpose of the project was a building not only stay but also business. The project included the main house and additional tubins. One of the most difficult we have to solve was the weather which was really cold in Da Lat. We created a big slope roof to avoid cold wind in the night but still received cool breezes in hot weather during the day. Moreover, we divided the project into several small elements to have good ventilation, natural sun light, reducing the use of artificial energy, causing harm to the environment.
Patents: A+ Architects
Team Members: Vu Hoang Kha
Truong Nguyen Uyen Thu
Tu Phan Nguyen Truong
Tran Van An
Nguyen Long An
Tran Thi Ly Na
Hoang Quang Dong
Nguyen Thi Lan Anh
Image Credits: Photographer: Quang Tran
Video: AnTV