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Inspired by Villa Savoye, 911-Villa in Ho Chi Minh City is essentially a steel box resting on columns, with an emphasis on providing plenty of space for the owner’s extensive car collection. A central courtyard fills the home with natural light and ventilation and sets the tone for the residence’s interior. The ground floor is completely open, providing visual connections to the entire site, and the functional space opens directly to the courtyard and surrounding landscape for unhindered views of the owner’s automobiles. The design is an exercise in Vietnamese tradition, where materials are thinly layered and strategically balanced through each corridor, awning, and hallway. In a region where both sunlight and rain are plentiful, the home celebrates humankind’s connection to nature.