Modern Home in Tien Giang That Honors Vietnamese Architecture

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In the center of Vietnam’s Tiền Giang province, Noah’s Nest is a modern home steeped in tradition. Designed by Archiro Vietnam for acclaimed actor Lâm Thanh Nhã, this compact yet thoughtfully envisioned residence gracefully fuses local heritage with contemporary architectural ideals.

Built with a modest 603-square-foot layout, Noah’s Nest is designed to honor the owner’s roots while leaning into modern Vietnamese architecture. Rather than relying on imported, industrial materials, the home showcases locally sourced elements such as baked clay bricks, bamboo poles, straw mats traditionally used in rice storage, and ornamental stone mortars. These choices go beyond aesthetic appeal – they ground the home in the cultural fabric of the Mekong Delta, paying tribute to Tiền Giang’s agricultural identity.

A modern kitchen and dining area features a black spiral staircase, indoor plants, brick walls, and natural light from large windows and a glass door.

The deliberate contrast between rustic textures and clean, modern lines creates a space that feels both familiar and fresh. This balance between tradition and modernity allows the home to blend into its rural surroundings while asserting its unique architectural identity.

An open kitchen and dining area with wooden and bamboo decor, large windows, hanging lights, and a view of a garden with a bicycle outside.

Despite its compact interior space, the home is designed to feel open and expansive, thanks to strategic skylights and integrated greenery. Natural ventilation flows freely through the structure, reducing reliance on artificial cooling in the tropical climate. Indoor plants and outdoor views are incorporated throughout the layout, emphasizing biophilic design and fostering a healthier living environment.

A person prepares coffee in a modern kitchen with brick walls, open shelving, pendant lights, and a large window.

The philosophy behind Noah’s Nest extends beyond materials and form. With its unfinished walls and open windows, it’s a living structure – one that, like a nest, requires attention, love, and shared responsibility. These intentional imperfections give the home character and remind its inhabitants of the evolving nature of family life.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stone countertop looks out through a large, irregular brick-framed window onto a courtyard with a bicycle, plants, and a striped metal gate.

A hallway with exposed brick walls, wooden doors, a wooden bench with decorative items, and a painting, next to a black metal railing and a window.

An open wooden door leads to a hallway with brick walls, a wooden floor, and a table with a potted plant at the end.

For its actor owner, the home is a creative sanctuary. The tactile familiarity of childhood materials, combined with the peaceful rhythm of rural life, offers a space for introspection and inspiration. Here, away from the demands of city living, Nhã can tap into new ideas for his craft, contributing to the growth of Vietnam’s film and artistic culture.

Bedroom with exposed brick walls, wooden floor, a bed with green bedding, white curtains, and an open hallway leading to another room with a plant and painting.

A modern bedroom with a bed, green bedding, a freestanding bathtub on pebbles, large windows with white curtains, and plants; a person stands near the balcony door.

A unique feature throughout the home is its use of integrated indoor rock beds, which serve both functional and aesthetic purposes. On the ground floor, a rock garden anchors the open-plan living area, wrapping around a spiral staircase that leads to the upper level. This sculptural focal point is softened by lush greenery, blurring the lines between architecture and nature. Upstairs, a second rock bed becomes the base for a floating bathtub, positioned directly across from the bed in the spacious primary suite. Enveloped by tropical plants and natural textures, the bathing area feels like a private spa retreat – bringing tranquility and biophilic design into the heart of the home.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding tub, indoor plants, a wooden chair, exposed brick walls, and sheer curtains by a sliding door leading to a balcony.

A bedroom with a large bed, open book, freestanding bathtub, potted plants, sheer curtains, and exposed brick walls under a woven ceiling with hanging light bulbs.

A silver bicycle with a front basket is parked against a wall with a large, irregular hole exposing brickwork, next to potted green plants on a tiled floor.

A modern patio with potted plants, a gravel walkway, and a bicycle leaning against a wall featuring a large round window with exposed brick edges.

Potted green plants on a wooden deck next to a brick and metal fence with an open gate, casting striped shadows on gravel ground.

The home’s exposed brick construction is the result of close collaboration between the design team and local craftsmen. This technique not only highlights the tactile beauty of handmade materials but also optimizes building efficiency and cost. By showcasing the natural tones and patterns of the bricks, the home gains visual warmth while reducing the need for added ornamentation. Hidden within the brickwork are structural components, skillfully integrated to give the illusion of simplicity while offering robust support.

Two-story brick house with large windows and a gated entrance, featuring greenery in the front yard and two people visible, one upstairs and one downstairs.

A modern house with brick and metal fencing stands beside a muddy, narrow road at dusk, with visible power lines overhead and neighboring buildings nearby.

Two-story modern brick house with a black gate and balcony, exterior lights on, situated along a muddy dirt road with a fenced-off garden area.

Architectural sketch of a modern building with curved elements, a sloped roof, a patch of grass, and a tree, drawn in pencil and colored pencil.

An open sketchbook shows a pencil drawing of a modern house and trees, surrounded by colored pencils and a sharpener on a wooden desk.

For more information on Noah’s Nest and Archiro Vietnam, visit archiro.vn.

Photography by Dat Bui.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.



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