The owners of this house wanted a large garden, so they put it on the roof

August 2, 2016

When the owners of this house requested a house with a large garden, the architects responded by designing a house with a terraced roof, filled with plants.

Photography by Hiroyuki Oki

 

When the owners of this house requested a house with a large garden, the architects responded by designing a house with a terraced roof, filled with plants.

 

When the owners of this house requested a house with a large garden, the architects responded by designing a house with a terraced roof, filled with plants.

Photography by Hiroyuki Oki

The home, located in Nha Trang, Vietnam, and designed by Vo Trong Nghia Architects and ICADA, has a stepped roof, with various terraced spaces filled with plants.


This home, located in Nha Trang, Vietnam, and designed by Vo Trong Nghia Architects and ICADA, has a stepped roof, with various terraced spaces that has each step down filled with plants.

Photography by Hiroyuki Oki

Here, you can really see how the roof is an extension of the living areas of the house, with large outdoor spaces, perfect for relaxing and entertaining.


This roof is just extension of the living areas of the house, with large outdoor spaces, perfect for relaxing and entertaining.

Photography by Hiroyuki Oki

The greenery on the roof really stands out compared to other homes in the neighborhood.


This home with a terraced roof with plants really stands out compared to other homes in the neighborhood.

Photography by Hiroyuki Oki

In the middle of the roof is an opening that can be seen from the interior of the home. As time goes on, this void will be lined with vines, creating a unique green space.


In the middle of this roof is an opening that can be seen from the interior of the home. As time goes on, this void will be lined with vines, creating a unique green space.

Photography by Hiroyuki Oki

You can see how the void in the roof provides plenty of light and a green space that can be enjoyed from the living room.


A void in the roof provides a green space that can be enjoyed from the living room.

Photography by Hiroyuki Oki