Noah’s Nest 诺亚之家丨越南丨越南 Archiro 建筑事务所

Noah’s Nest 诺亚之家坐落于越南前江省（Tiền Giang），是一个融合传统与现代元素的独特建筑项目。该住宅由越南Archiro建筑事务所为著名越南演员 Lâm Thanh Nhã设计，既是休憩之所，也是一座连接屋主与其根源的空间，体现了当代越南建筑的精神内核。

Noah’s Nest, located in Tiền Giang, Vietnam, is a unique architectural project that combines traditional and modern elements. Designed by Archiro Vietnam for Lâm Thanh Nhã (LTN), a famous Vietnamese actor, the house is not only a place of rest but also a space that connects the owner with his roots while reflecting the essence of contemporary Vietnamese architecture.

Balancing Tradition and Modernity

▼项目概览，overview of the project ©Dat Bui

Noah’s Nest 在现代建筑与本土文化之间达成了和谐的平衡。住宅采用了在前江省广泛使用的传统材料，如烧砖、竹子、小竹杆、稻草席（常用于储米），以及装饰用石臼。这些材料不仅反映了该地区的农业传统，也象征着代际之间的联结，强调家庭价值与东方文化。

Noah’s Nest achieves a harmonious balance between modern architecture and local culture. The house incorporates traditional materials widely used in Tiền Giang, such as baked bricks, bamboo, small bamboo poles, straw mats (often used to store rice), and decorative stone mortars. These materials not only reflect the region’s agricultural heritage but also symbolize the connection between generations, highlighting family values and Eastern culture.

▼采用本土传统材料，the house incorporates traditional materials ©Dat Bui

传统材料与现代建筑形式的融合，使得Noah’s Nest能够自然地融入湄公河三角洲的环境，同时又以当代表达脱颖而出。这种传统与现代的融合，构建起连接过去与现在的桥梁，让住宅在体现地方文化的同时，也保持了现代建筑的创造力与新鲜感。

The blend of traditional materials with modern architectural forms allows Noah’s Nest to seamlessly integrate with the natural environment of the Mekong Delta while standing out with contemporary aesthetics. This fusion of tradition and modernity creates a bridge between the past and present, ensuring that the house reflects local culture while maintaining the creativity and freshness of modern architecture.

▼传统材料与现代建筑形式的融合，the blend of traditional materials with modern architectural forms ©Dat Bui

开发清水砖墙工艺

Developing the Exposed Brick Wall Technique

在施工过程中，Archiro的建筑团队与当地工匠紧密合作，共同研发出一种清水砖墙技术。这一方法不仅节省材料并优化施工成本，同时也实现了极高的美学质量。每一块砖都被精心排列，以维持建筑的平衡与稳定，并巧妙隐藏主要结构元素。该方法不仅提升了建筑的自然之美，也加深了其与本地手工技艺与文化的联系。

During construction, the architectural team at Archiro Vietnam worked closely with local artisans to develop an exposed brick wall technique. This method not only saves materials and optimizes construction costs but also ensures a high level of aesthetic quality. Each brick is carefully arranged to create balance and stability for the house while concealing the main structural elements. This approach not only enhances the natural beauty of the house but also fosters a deeper connection to local craftsmanship and culture.

▼清水砖墙工艺，the exposed brick wall technique ©Dat Bui

与自然共生的居所

A Home in Harmony with Nature

尽管空间不大，Noah’s Nest通过设置天窗增强自然通风，使室内空间保持清爽通透。住宅中处处融入绿植，从客厅到共享区域都洋溢着自然气息，营造出健康宜居的环境。在前江省，这种新型的居住方式为热带气候中的住宅带来了舒适与愉悦的体验。

Despite its modest size, Noah’s Nest includes skylights to enhance natural airflow, ensuring the indoor space remains cool and airy. Greenery is incorporated throughout the house, from the living room to the communal areas, fostering a close connection with nature and promoting a healthy living environment. This new approach in Tiền Giang transforms the house into a comfortable and pleasant living space in the tropical climate.

A Symbol of Care and Continuity

▼从客厅到共享区域都洋溢着自然气息，fostering a close connection with nature ©Dat Bui

Noah’s Nest 的设计理念是“生命中的居所”，体现在其未完全处理的墙面与窗户细节中。这些设计不仅富有美学价值，也蕴含深层象征意义——家永远在不断建设与完善之中，如同鸟巢需要持续呵护与修补，提醒每一位家庭成员都应为家的延续与成长贡献一份力量。

Noah’s Nest was designed with the philosophy of a “living home,” reflected in its unfinished walls and windows. These details not only add aesthetic value but also carry symbolic meaning—the house is never fully complete, much like a bird’s nest that requires continuous care and nurturing. This serves as a reminder that every family member must contribute to the upkeep and development of their home.

▼未完全处理的墙面与窗户细节，unfinished walls and windows ©Dat Bui

▼二层卧室，bedroom on the upper level ©Dat Bui

▼竹篾编织的天花板与红砖墙面，bamboo gabion ceilings and red brick walls ©Dat Bui

▼二层卧室，the bedroom on the upper level ©Dat Bui

艺术家的心灵栖息地

An Artist’s Sanctuary

Archiro 希望 Noah’s Nest 不仅仅是Lâm Thanh Nhã的休憩场所，更是其寻求内心平静与激发创意的灵感空间。那些来自童年记忆与地方文化的熟悉材料，帮助他摆脱现代生活的压力，创作出富有新意与个性的艺术作品。希望在这座居所中，Lâm Thanh Nhã能够不断创作，为越南电影产业注入更多活力。

Archiro Vietnam hopes that Noah’s Nest will not only serve as a place of rest but also as a space for Lâm Thanh Nhã to find inner peace and ignite his creativity. With familiar materials from his childhood and local culture, the house helps him escape the stresses of modern life and create fresh, unique artistic expressions. From this space, it is hoped that Lâm Thanh Nhã will produce new creative works, contributing to his role in cinema and the development of Vietnam’s film industry.

▼傍晚景象，building at dusk ©Dat Bui

▼一层平面，ground floor plan ©Archiro Vietnam

▼二层平面，first floor plan ©Archiro Vietnam

Design Unit: Archiro Vietnam

Project Name: Noah’s Nest

Project Type: Residential

Address: Vinh Binh, Tien Giang, Vietnam

Construction Area (m2): 112m2 Floor Area (m2): 56m2

Completion Year: 2023

Investor: Lam Thanh Nha

Photography: Dat Bui