The old house located on the rooftop of a villa in Bac Tu Liem district (Hanoi) makes many passersby curious because of its unique architecture, combining traditional features inside a modern building. so. This project is owned by Mr. Nguyen Van Vu and his wife, Quynh Lien. The total area of ​​a floor is 460 m2, the area of ​​the old church is 100 m2. Looking from afar on Lien Mac dike, the house stands out. The outside is covered with antique imitation refractory brick. Quynh Lien shared that in the past, the family owned an old church, and the neighbors had not built much, so the space was very open. But when the storey building continued to grow, the house was blocked and lost. With an age of more than 100 years, the family calculates that the old house will deteriorate, so it needs to be repaired for long-term use. In addition, the family has a 4-generation tradition of making sculpture, so they also want more space to display products. Therefore, Ms. Lien said this unique project was born. Quynh Lien said that it took her husband about 2 years to come up with the idea of ​​​​designing a house that combines classic and modern. In 1 year of construction (from February 2020), she and her husband had to edit a lot by themselves until they liked it. “We want the villa to be both a place to keep and preserve the old church and a place for our parents to stay close and familiar. Relatives feel very happy to know that my husband and I will keep them. I got the old house because this is the place that holds so many memories of people in the past,” Quynh Lien shared. Ms. Lien said that before putting it on the rooftop, the entire old church had to be demolished, brought to a wood workshop in Quoc Oai district for repair, and then returned to the roof of the villa. The traditional wooden house structure of the church is still preserved with wooden trusses, fish-scale tile roof and 3 compartments and 2 wings. The traditional layout is still maintained, with enough counters, mahogany furniture, sofa tables and chairs. The small Buddha altar is at the top, then the family altar, the altar to worship the gods. The hundred-year-old horizontal paintings and couplets are still preserved. The family added a few details in the design such as wooden floors, self-contained toilets, glass windows… to match the modern lifestyle. The roof, the owner uses traditional jackfruit wood to make the support. The new tile is custom-made according to the original prototype. At the rooftop campus, Ms. Lien’s family decorated more miniatures, aquariums, etc. with pure Vietnamese decoration. In addition, many products made by the Lien family, such as Buddha statues, musical couples, etc., are also displayed around the yard. Another highlight in the innovative structure of this building is that the courtyard brick foundation is not red brick but white brick. According to the owner, the house on high is easy to catch the sun, so the white tile will be reduced, which makes the floor cooler. At the same time, the decorations will stand out, not mixed in color. The steps entering the old house are also changed, looking new and modern. “I maintain and develop, not just rebuild like the ancient way, the landscape is more suitable for the current and more innovative lifestyle,” Lien explained. Around the old house, Ms. Lien planted trees such as apples, jackfruit, star fruit, guava, bougainvillea, vi… to make the space cooler. The overall design of the villa has 5 floors. In the photo is the space on the first floor to receive guests, the mezzanine floor as a room to hang pictures, the family’s sculpture museum. The 2nd floor is a gallery of sculpture products of the production company, the 3rd floor is the family room, the 4th floor is the old church and where grandparents live, displaying other works. Finally, the 5th floor is the gym and technical room. The 5th floor ceiling design space is like a park, both a place for children and grandchildren to play, and a place to gather to enjoy the family’s BBQ. The lighting system is installed around the house space. Thanks to the lighting system, the house stands out and sparkles more when it’s dark.

Illustration. Considered a guardian angel” is very important for both your body and your skin. If you don’t believe it, let’s explore 12 benefits of water. From there, you will realize your lack when letting your skin regularly face dehydration. Water plays an extremely important role in skin care in the summer because the sun drains moisture from your skin, causing your skin to flake like fish scales. Moisturizing creams provide a lot of nutrients to the skin but do not hydrate the skin from the inside out. Drink a lot of filtered water, coconut water and eat fruits that contain a lot of water such as watermelon, cucumber to compensate for the amount of water lost to the body. Not applying sunscreen or applying sunscreen incorrectly People who work in offices often do not use sunscreen when summer comes, because they think that without exposure to the sun, applying cream is redundant. However, Zeichner pointed out the mistake: “Ultraviolet rays can pass through glass. So you can get sunburned even in the office if your desk is near a window. I always advise my patients to use sunscreen regularly.” Let the skin dry before applying the cream Most girls have a habit of waiting for their skin to dry before applying moisturizer. However, that is a mistake. Lotions work best if you use them while your skin is still damp. Therefore, instead of waiting for the skin to dry before applying the cream, after washing your face for about 5 minutes and gently blotting it with a thin paper, apply the cream immediately. Do not heat the cream before use If you do not heat the moisturizer first, it will be difficult for the skin to absorb the essence in the cream. You should heat the cream by rubbing your palms together, gently and evenly, the cream will be heated by friction. Once warmed up, put the cream on the face and gently massage it all over the T-zone and then move to the cheeks. Apply and gently pat in the direction perpendicular to the skin. This will help the moisturizer penetrate evenly without clogging the skin, especially oily skin. Using the wrong amount Do not think that in the hot summer, applying moisturizer is superfluous. The hot weather is when the skin loses more water than ever, so it is necessary to provide moisture to help balance the amount of oil secreted. But applying too many skin care products to the face will clog pores, make the skin produce more oil and be the cause of acne. The ideal amount of moisturizer is about 2 peas for small and medium faces, 3 peas for large and square faces.

This is a project at Hoang Lien (Lien Mac, Bac Tu Liem, Hanoi), owned by the couple Quynh Lien and Nguyen Van Vu. The old house is located on the roof of a 500m2 villa in Hanoi Quynh Lien shared that her husband’s family has lived in Lien Mac village for a long time. The old house has gone through 4 generations, located on a land of 460m2. It is not only a place to go back and forth for the extended family, but also carries many sacred meanings and great cultural values. My wife and I really love this house. However, when the children grow up, life becomes more modern, they also want the family to live in a spacious and comfortable house. The old house is bold in the countryside in the Northern Delta with 3 rooms and 2 wings located on the terrace of a modern villa. In front is a garden area, planted with ornamental plants and decorated with sculptures. The problem is quite difficult: How to preserve the value left by the ancestors but still achieve the goal of building a new house? After thinking for a while, Lien and her husband decided to keep the old house, but moved to the roof of the villa. The bold idea seemed impossible, but the final result brought a breakthrough. The brick wall is rustic, bringing closeness. The building looks quite striking from a distance. Lien and her husband work in the sculpture industry, so every corner and design has its own characteristics with delicate statues and reliefs. The floor area of ​​the building is 460m2. The lower floor is the place to live, display statues, work and live together for the whole family. The roof of the villa with the highlight is a traditional wooden house with wooden trusses, fish-scale tile roof, three compartments and two wings. Ms. Lien added that the person who built this house was rich and prestigious in the village. Up to now, the house is more than 100 years old. Next to the old house is the family living area. More than 23 years ago, when she first visited her husband’s house, she was attracted by the house’s designs. This is the place where the family gathers and organizes funerals. To rebuild this house on the roof of the villa, the couple spent a lot of effort. The wooden core is kept completely intact, the brick wall is newly built, to carpentry, bringing closeness to the work. With a harmonious layout between ancient and modern, the building brings a new look to the architecture. Around the old house, the owner also planted many beautiful trees and flowers. “Not only creating a beautiful landscape, green trees are also an effective way to fight the heat,” said Ms. Lien. The building at night is very shimmering and fanciful. The green trees take shade and make the building more lively. Wooden stairs for homeowners and guests to “adventure” when taking photos. Husband and wife sculptors Nguyen Van Vu and Quynh Lien. Peaceful space. View of the villa from above. The kitchen and the place where the sculptures are displayed. Work area downstairs. Gym room with many equipment and machines. Reception room and Koi fish tank on the first floor. The owner is very hospitable, often invites friends and relatives to come and play.

Never knew this fish had such a funny name. No one can explain. But let’s put the name aside for now, the important thing is that the fish makes the family meal more delicious. Like the catfish (same family, but red tail, bigger), the fish has a lot of small bones, but in return, the fish meat is fatty, soft and sweet. Unlike some other freshwater fishes, porpoises (including bream) only remove the intestines, clean the gills, cut off the fins and tail. Very quick. Absolutely do not scrape fish scales, because the fish scales are soft, crunchy, strange to eat. In addition, this fish scale should be accidentally crushed, making the fish meat bitter, so the villagers just let it be. Given the job by my mother, my brother and I quickly prepared some unpleasant fish, carefully placing them in a bamboo basket to drain. Mother gently put the basket of fish into the pot to marinate. As the name of the dish is “potato braised”, so my mother never seasoned it too salty, nor sweet. Depending on the taste of each place, each person has a different way of seasoning. But do not add cooking oil or add fat to create a very greasy taste because the nature of the meat and fish head is already fat. To color the broth, you can use coconut-colored water or molasses sugar. Marinate fish for 30 minutes for firm meat. Then, my mother brought it to the stove to cook. Wood stove has the advantage that in addition to saving money on gas, it also has the advantage that the firewood burns evenly and smoldering, so the fish cooks slowly, without having to watch. When the fish water is boiling, evenly absorbed, add one and a half cups of filtered water and cook until the fish is cooked, then season again and then turn off the stove. Do not overcook the fish, it is no longer crispy, but it is crushed. Add finely chopped scallions (or basil) and pepper to enhance the flavor and keep the stomach warm. Mom gently scooped up the broth and fish on a plate. Cut a piece of fresh lemon, mother squeezed it on the fish plate. The special braised dish there, without the sourness of the lemon is missing an important part. The basket of field vegetables picked by the father behind the dike was also placed on the dining table. The rice tray is simple but cozy. Always, after the word “invite the whole family to eat rice”, I quickly pick up the vegetables with chopsticks because I love raw vegetables. Wow, the vegetables, watercress and water need to be rolled up like a spring roll and then put into the chopsticks to dip the broth in the broth. How did the fat, slightly sour, and sweet leopard taste permeate the raw vegetables? Because this fish has many bones, it must be skillful in how to pick it up and know how to eat it to fully enjoy the delicious taste. Use a spoon or chopsticks to push the fish meat horizontally, the meat will drift along each fiber, leaving the fish skeleton intact. After eating this back side, turn over to the back side. Don’t forget to use the fish head, it’s very crunchy (but remember to leave out the two fisheye balls). Putting a piece of rice in my mouth with cod meat, I felt all sorts of flavors in the tip of my tongue – wanting to eat forever even though my stomach was full. Above all, the most delicious taste is the taste of the countryside, the sacred love of a mother for her family.

The baby’s skin and body need to be provided with adequate nutrients. Every day, children should eat, drink lots of fresh fruits, fresh juices, green vegetables and drink plenty of water to provide enough water for the skin, the skin will not dry out. When it is cold, the need for water for the body is still very high, so it is still necessary to give the baby water regularly. On days with high humidity and dry weather, babies need to drink more water. 2-3 times a day, take a towel to moisten the baby’s face for 1-2 minutes to reduce dryness and stretch. Your baby’s skin needs regular and daily cleaning but also needs to be the right way. After feeding your baby, you should wipe the food and milk residue around the mouth to keep the baby’s skin clean. Regularly use warm water to wash your baby’s hands and feet because stains over time will make baby’s skin dry and irritated. Bath water for your baby must be moderately warm, do not overdo soap, bathe your baby, take a clean, soft towel to dry the skin and apply body lotion and gently massage the baby. If the baby is itchy, accompanied by red patches on the skin, there is a possibility that he or she will have eczema and fish scales. In addition, you should also quickly take your baby to the doctor if the dry skin of the baby is yellowish, there are signs of swelling …

However, not everyone has enough knowledge and experience to choose the right kind of fresh and delicious seafood. Therefore, Mr. Nguyen Van Hieu – the owner of a high-end seafood restaurant recently, had useful sharing to help people choose the best quality seafood. The secret to choosing fish Fish is one of the most commonly used seafood in daily meals. Many families choose fish because this food is a source of large amounts of healthy protein, easily processed into many attractive main dishes, both “bringing rice” and good for health. According to Mr. Hieu, in order to have delicious fish, fresh sweet from meat, soft and delicious, choosing fresh fish is very important. The secret to identifying fresh fish is as follows, first of all you need to pay attention to the fish’s smell. If the fish has an unpleasant odor, the gills are closed for a while, the color of the fish scales is light, and can easily come out of the fish body, this fish is definitely rotten or left for a long time to sell. Mr. Nguyen Van Hieu also shared: “ When choosing fresh fish, the flesh to touch the fish must ensure firmness, not be viscous. The gills must be tight, opened gently according to the breathing rhythm to be sure that the fish is fresh, caught not long ago. “. The secret to choosing ink Besides fish, shrimp, and crab which are already popular, many people choose for their daily meals, squid is also a food that attracts the attention of many diners. To choose quality fresh ink, the first thing you need to pay attention to is the color of the ink. The fresh squid is usually dark in color, the body is iridescent, succulent, when touching the flesh has a certain elasticity. The owner of the seafood restaurant Nguyen Van Hieu also revealed: “ Want to choose fresh and delicious squid, ensuring quality, the first part of the ink is also a factor to pay attention to. The first part must be attached tightly to the ink body, not be separated, the black eye of the fresh ink must be clear, shiny and smooth. You absolutely must not choose the ink with discoloration or strange smell because they may be damaged products or have been impregnated with harmful impurities. “. The secret to choosing crabs Crab breeds are becoming a trend recently because of their eye-catching appearance, high nutritional content, aroma and characteristic sweet taste from seafood. If you can make cool crab soup for hot summer, the crab meat can easily be transformed into attractive dishes such as tamarind crab, crab with spicy sauce, crab with cheese. , … To choose delicious crabs, Mr. Nguyen Van Hieu shared: “ The firmer the crab part, the more delicious the meat, the larger the size of the crab, the more meat inside. However, not all cases are the same. Therefore, you need to pay attention to the crab cover, to ensure a certain hardness and dark color, the crab inside will be juicy and firm. “. As the owner of a famous seafood restaurant chain with 4 branches in big cities such as Hanoi, Phu Tho, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City, Nguyen Van Hieu always spends time researching and exploring to select the best quality seafood. The above tips will definitely help you in the seafood purchasing process. To have delicious and attractive seafood dishes, take a little time to learn and choose ingredients.