Earth, water and sky meet in a house on a central Vietnam hill. 

The 2 hectare property, complete with shrimp farm out back, reaches towards the firmament.

Its modernist design blurs the line between interior and vivid landscape.

Idee Architects built the house across two blocks stacked atop one another to accommodate the sloping topography.

The symmetrical structure, guarded by a giant mango tree, lies in stark contrast with its idyllic surroundings.

Views of the distant mountains and body of water provide a sense of spatial tranquility and calm.

With its doors fully retractable, the living room adds to the terraced appeal.

To the west, a thick stone wall offers both protection and privacy.

The house incorporates an entire mango garden, preserving it from the effects of urbanization and climate change.

The lake was expanded to retain rainwater for irrigation during dry spells.

Architects opted for circulating stored rainwater via the roof, cooling the house on sunny days.

A glimpse of unparalleled harmony.

Expertly lit at night, the house adds little toward light pollution.

  Photos by Trieu Chien.