Architect turns rural land into ‘home resort’

Bungalow-style house with an area of ​​​​35m2, finishing cost about 300 million VND was designed by architect Tran Huy himself, as a place for himself and his family.
On a large plot of land in the East hamlet (Tay Giang, Tien Hai, Thai Binh), architect Tran Duc Huy built a bungalow-style house for his family.

Bungalow is a type of one-story house with a wide porch and is often found in resorts, high-class resorts or homestays. Bungalow is 35m2 wide, where 4 members live, including parents and 2 children. Anh Huy shared, Bungalows are often designed to be separate, small in area and have a fairly simple structure. Bungalow has an area from 15m2 to 150m2 depending on the number of people staying. A house like this brings closeness, rusticity, a little taste of the old country. The main materials for the Bungalows are quite diverse: Bamboo, cork, wood … used for the body, the pillars. Roof tiles, leaves… used for roofing. The use of natural materials helps the house to be airy, creating a feeling of being environmentally friendly. A sample Bungalow at the resort. Because it was built for a long-term stay, Huy changed the body of the house with bricks and concrete, then covered with wood. Thus, the house ensures solidity and sustainability. The outer wall is used with imitation wood tiles, creating a closeness to the village. Inside, there is enough room for 4 people to sleep, and there are 2 bathrooms. “The Bungalow house in the summer is very cool and airy,” Huy informed. Finishing costs range from 150 to 300 million VND, depending on the needs and requirements of the owner. With his family’s apartment, Huy costs about 300 million VND. “My parents have a land of 1000m2. My brothers and sisters built a house each on this land. I choose Bungalow because the demand is not much. Normally I live in Hanoi, only come back at weekends but but I don’t have much to use. Since the epidemic, my wife and I are almost here,” Huy said. This bungalow has an area of ​​35 m2 with 1 bedroom and 1 loft. The foundation is made of concrete, surrounded by stone. The interior space is minimalist, mainly serving sleep, rest and no kitchen. In the 1000m2 plot of land, families set up a common kitchen, serving daily needs as well as gatherings. The walls and ceiling are all wood paneled. The landscape is being renovated, grassed and more fruit trees planted. The walkway uses white stone, with roughness, creating friction and preventing slipping on a rainy day.