Nature has revitalising effects that are great for mental health but often we?re pretty removed from it in our modern homes. In built-up areas, there can be restricted space for gardens, or they may not offer enough privacy from the next-door neighbours. Courtyards offer an opportunity to put this right. Surrounded by the home itself, […]

Nature has revitalising effects that are great for mental health but often we?re pretty removed from it in our modern homes. In built-up areas, there can be restricted space for gardens, or they may not offer enough privacy from the next-door neighbours. Courtyards offer an opportunity to put this right. Surrounded by the home itself, there are no prying eyes from next door, and the central location of the green space encourages footfall through it when moving from one interior room to the next. Designed by Kaizen Archi, these two bright and modern Vietnamese villa concepts are centred around their airy courtyards that provide blissfully cooling ventilation and a serene 360º garden view.
Measuring 26 metres by 30 metres, our first Vietnamese villa design is a modern abode that?s surrounded by a lush garden border of mature shrubs and palm trees.

The two-story house is arranged in a square formation, with a courtyard slotted inside.

The modern facade is shielded by high walls to ensure privacy from the road that runs close by the front entryway.

Once inside the villa, the aesthetic remains crisp and modern with fresh white wal...