Nha Nhim Indlu Yezivakashi by A+ Architects

Nha Nhim Indlu Yezivakashi by A+ Architects is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ezokwakha, Izakhiwo Nezinhlaka Competition Category.

IbhulonziEzokwakha· 2021

Nha Nhim Indlu Yezivakashi

by A+ Architects

Client: A+ Architects

Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ezokwakha Category

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The Design

About Nha Nhim Indlu Yezivakashi

I-Nha Nhim iyisakhiwo sendawo yokuhlala izivakashi eDa Lat, e-Viet Nam. Le ndawo encane ibanzi ngamamitha angu-8 kodwa inde kakhulu, inomhlaba ongalingani futhi obuthakathaka. Zonke izingxenye zesakhiwo ziphakanyisiwe ukuze kwandiswe isikhala sokuhlala futhi kuvulwe imibono eya esigodini. Izinsalela zezinto zomkhiqizo endaweni ziyaqoqwa futhi zisetshenziswe kabusha kulo lonke isakhiwo. Amagxolo, izingatsha kanye nezitini zikankonkrithi zokuhlolwa zinikwe impilo entsha, futhi izicucu ezisele emafektheri endawo akhiqiza indwangu ziphindwe zisetshenziswe ezingxenyeni ezahlukene zesakhiwo. Uphahla olukhulu oluthambekile luvimba umoya obandayo wasebusuku futhi luvumele umoya opholile ukuthi udlule phakathi nemini.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Nha Nhim Indlu Yezivakashi iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Nha Nhim Indlu Yezivakashi ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Nha Nhim Indlu Yezivakashi iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

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