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...
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.
Pics: Justin Mott
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I'm not normally moved to tears by beauty in design photos but these did it.
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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!
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Gorgeous!
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Much better than a hermit's cabin! All you need is that view.
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Like Griffin, I had quite an emotional reaction to these photos.
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I feel more relaxed just looking at the photos - I can only imagine how peaceful you must feel living there!
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great place, great story
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this is so wonderful, I wish I could jump in the pictures!
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I think he achieved "living in the clouds" like he wanted.
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Can't imagine I would ever want to leave, once there.
That view is breathtaking!
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