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The Coi House has a lot going on, and we mean that in the best way possible. Built in a bustling neighborhood of Da Nang City, Vietnam, the three-story structure is hard to miss thanks to its textured facade.
The architects at Coi Design crafted the house as stacked volumes that create a tall, narrow shape. The ground floor is encased in classic brick with an oversized arched doorway that connects a walled courtyard to the living room. Another brick volume cantilevers over the first floor and has an arched balcony that’s attached to the master bedroom.
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Arches are echoed throughout the house—in doors, windows, and entryways—as a way to bring a softness into the space. The architects wanted to create a home that toed the line between rustic and modern, which is achieved through a mix of materials like brick, timber, and concrete.
The most striking part of the house, of course, is not inside, but out. The second and third floors are wrapped in a white curtain wall that’s perforated with breeze block-like circles and shapes, which allow slivers of light into the home.
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