Hillside House

A 14% slope at the foot of the Sơn Trà peninsula, facing south-west — the direction of Da Nang's harshest afternoon sun. Instead of levelling it, the house is split into three small volumes stepping with the terrain, leaning back into the hill like someone sitting against a wall.

A 1.8 m concrete overhang shades the entire west façade, creating a corridor of shade along the house. A courtyard between two volumes draws in the sea breeze from the east and pushes hot air out through a roof slot. In summer 2025, indoor temperatures averaged 4.2°C below outside without daytime air conditioning.