The 2-layer inclined roof design helps the townhouse have a beautiful skylight

The 2-story house has degraded over time (the house is estimated to be about 30 years old) but its structure is quite special, a harmonious combination of wood and concrete, with a two-layer inclined roof creating a skylight. wonderful.

When realizing that the overall shape of the house was already beautiful, the investor and architect decided to keep the original shape and only repair and change what was necessary, ensuring that the new design was suitable. harmonizes with the old structure.

The owner of the house wants to change the layout to suit his life and daily usage. Therefore, a multi-purpose room near the entrance of the house was added along with a separate bathroom. For the second floor, the 1 smaller bedrooms are combined into a spacious master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a smaller but comfortable enough guest bedroom. With parking available close to the property, the existing car park in front of the house has been transformed into a garden.

The original skylight in the house was something that needed to be highlighted, the architect decided to emphasize it by removing part of the second floor to create an atrium connecting the living area on the first floor with the skylight, making this becomes the main design of the entire renovation process.

Calculated based on the path of the sun, light will penetrate the house space all day.

The staircase next to the skylight was kept as clean and minimalist as possible so as not to block natural light, while the addition of blue paint here creates depth and gives the house a unique look. .

To help the house feel lighter without disrupting its original structure. The color scheme is kept minimal with white tones and warmed by the use of materials that reflect nature, such as bricks, tiles and wood that seamlessly connect the exterior and interior.

According to Arch Daily