An Oversized Window That Integrates An Arched Front Door Creates A Unique Design Element For This Home

April 20, 2021
Story Architecture has designed a modern house in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, that includes large window with an irregular shape.

Story Architecture has designed a modern house in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, that includes a large window with an irregular shape.

A modern concrete house with an irregular shaped window, also incorporates the steel arched front door.

The window reaches nearly all the way to the top of the home and includes red supports that add a colorful touch to the facade.

A modern concrete home with a curved wood slat wall.

Adjacent to the window is a wood slat accent that wraps around the setback corner of the home on the second floor.

A modern concrete house with an irregular shaped window, also incorporates the steel arched front door.

The window, which flares out at the bottom, flows around the arched front door, giving a glimpse of the interior.

A modern concrete house with an irregular shaped window, also incorporates the steel arched front door.
A modern concrete house with an irregular shaped window, also incorporates the steel arched front door.

The large arched front door is made from steel, giving it an industrial look when paired with the concrete exterior.

The large arched front door is made from steel, giving it an industrial look when paired with the concrete exterior.

From inside the home, the window fills the entryway and staircase with natural light.

An irregular shaped window fills the entryway and staircase with natural light.
A modern entryway with room for motorbike storage.

On the second floor of the home, the stairs pass by the window, providing an alternative view of the red metal frame.

An irregular shaped window fills the entryway and staircase with natural light.

Let’s take a look at the rest of the home…

The entryway leads straight into the open plan dining room and kitchen, where wood elements, like the dining bench and kitchen cabinets, complement the natural greenery of the indoor plants.

In this modern house, the entryway leads straight into the open plan dining room and kitchen, where wood elements, like the dining bench and kitchen cabinets, complement the natural greenery of the indoor plants.
An open plan dining room and kitchen, where wood elements, like the dining bench and kitchen cabinets, complement the natural greenery of the indoor plants.

A sliding glass door off the kitchen and dining room opens to a private courtyard filled with wicker furniture, bamboo, and potted plants.

A sliding glass door off the kitchen and dining room opens to a private courtyard filled with wicker furniture, bamboo, and potted plants.

Back inside and the stairs by the front door lead up to the living room.

A modern home with a slightly stepped down entryway next to the stairs.

Before reaching the living room there’s a small bar area built into the design of the black handrail. From this angle, you’re able to see the wood wall sculpture light that hangs from the ceiling.

Before reaching the living room of this modern home, there's a small bar area built into the design of the black handrail. From this angle, you're able to see the wood wall sculpture light that hangs from the ceiling.
Before reaching the living room of this modern home, there's a small bar area built into the design of the black handrail. From this angle, you're able to see the wood wall sculpture light that hangs from the ceiling.

The living room is casual with wood shelving and furniture, a few plants, and floor-to-ceiling curtains.

This contemporary living room is casual with wood shelving and furniture, a few plants, and floor-to-ceiling curtains.

The stairs continue up to the bedrooms and bathrooms, and are lit by skylights and spotlights.

A modern home with stairs that are lit by skylights and spotlights.
A modern home with stairs that are lit by skylights and spotlights.
A modern home with stairs that are lit by skylights and spotlights.
A modern home with stairs that are lit by skylights and spotlights.
A modern home with stairs that are lit by skylights and spotlights.

The bedroom design includes a custom bed frame with bedside tables, as well as a desk that transitions into open shelving.

This modern bedroom design includes a custom bed frame with bedside tables, as well as a desk that transitions into open shelving.

The nearby bathroom includes a frosted door, as well as a built-in bathtub.

A modern grey bathroom with a frosted door, as well as a built-in bathtub.
A modern grey bathroom with a frosted door, as well as a built-in bathtub.
A modern grey bathroom with a frosted door, as well as a built-in bathtub.
Photography by Minq Bui