Vietnamese American writer Nguyen Qui Duc returned to his native Vietnam in 2006. A year later, he bought land in the mountains of Tam Dao and began work on a modern house of glass and stone. The New York Times shows us the spare and open home that the homeowner likens to a New York City loft cantilevered over a cliff...
The traditional wooden guesthouse on the property.
There's a simplicity in the house — it is only one level and the homeowner used glass and stone so that he could employ local artisans for the construction. Check out the story of its unique construction:
A Retreat Outside of Hanoi and the slideshow.
Images: Justin Mott for The New York Times
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Comments (10)
I'm not normally moved to tears by beauty in design photos but these did it.
There just never seems to be an end to the beauty and creativity of architecture. This is amazing. The view from that lap pool must be breathtaking; as long as you have no fear of heights!
Gorgeous!
Much better than a hermit's cabin! All you need is that view.
Like Griffin, I had quite an emotional reaction to these photos.
I feel more relaxed just looking at the photos - I can only imagine how peaceful you must feel living there!
great place, great story
this is so wonderful, I wish I could jump in the pictures!
I think he achieved "living in the clouds" like he wanted.
Can't imagine I would ever want to leave, once there.
That view is breathtaking!