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LCT House is a 3-meter-wide row house sits in a typical alleyway in Ho Chi Minh city. The project serves as both a living space for the owner and rentable spaces for tenants, thus the requirements is to utilize the usage of the given site.  As a result, the façade features Juliet balconies, while folding windows maximize the usable footprint without compromising the playful character of the building’s exterior.

Like many Vietnamese row houses, LCT House is defined by a narrow and elongated plan, making the penetration of natural light a central challenge. In response, light and shadow become important elements in shaping the spatial experience. Each skylight and window is carefully positioned to capture natural light throughout the day. By bringing daylight deeper into the building, these openings transform the interior as the intensity and direction of sunlight change over time.

Each room is defined by a distinct color scheme, ranging from orange and navy to dark green. The three primary living spaces—two duplexes and a penthouse—introduce a richer variation of color and material, contrasting with the austere, monochromatic character of the façade and shared areas. This contrast creates a clear distinction between the collective and private spaces while giving each unit its own identity.