tent house expands under overlapping roof planes in vietnam

Tent House is a private family residence by Nha Dan Architects

Tent House is a private family residence designed by Nha Dan Architects, characterized by a spatial concept inspired by the structure of a voluminous tent. The project explores continuity between interior and exterior spaces while addressing environmental conditions within Vietnam’s dense urban setting.

The design is organized around a series of roof planes spanning between two primary structural walls. This approach minimizes the need for interior columns and enables an open, flexible floor plan. The roofs extend over both indoor and outdoor areas, creating a continuous spatial sequence that connects the ground-level garden with the upper-level study. Circulation is arranged so that family members enter directly into a shared, multi-story living space when moving from private rooms, reinforcing visual and spatial connections throughout the house. The layered roof configuration supports natural ventilation and daylighting, with the building orientation and roof geometry optimized to enhance environmental performance.

all images by Hiroyuki Oki

Overlapping roof planes give the residence its tent-like form

Openings between the roof planes frame views of surrounding greenery and the urban context while allowing daylight to penetrate deep into the interior. Operable glass louvers regulate airflow, facilitating cross-ventilation during warmer months and providing protection from heavy rainfall during the monsoon season.

Through its structural strategy, environmental responsiveness, and spatial organization, Tent House by Studio Nha Dan Architects establishes a continuous living environment that integrates domestic life with natural light, air, and landscape. The completed form, defined by overlapping roof planes, recalls the image of a large tent, which gives the project its name.

Tent House is a private family residence by Nha Dan Architects

the design is inspired by the structure of a voluminous tent

the project emphasizes continuity between interior and exterior spaces