A.K Home by PAU Architects | Compact Split-Level Townhouse with Light and Greenery

A.K. Home by PU Architects is a compact townhouse thoughtfully designed for small-scale urban living in Ho Chi Minh City. Built on a modest 70 square meters plot with an angled orientation, the house responds to its irregular site by carefully balancing privacy, natural light, and ventilation. The stepped-back facade, shaped by diagonal lines and staggered planes, allows daylight to enter gently while creating an urban buffer from the surrounding neighborhood. Inside, the split-level layout enhances spatial flow and passive ventilation throughout the home. The ground floor accommodates the kitchen, dining area, and parking, opening toward a green rear buffer that brings light and fresh air deep into the interior. A compact mezzanine level serves as a flexible living and working space, connected by a curved staircase that softens movement within the house. Two bedrooms on the upper floor enjoy natural light and privacy, while the rooftop becomes a peaceful retreat with plants and a semi-outdoor bathing area. Through layered facades, green pockets, and climate-responsive planning, K-Home offers a calm and personal living environment perfectly suited to dense tropical urban life. A quiet, well-crafted sanctuary presented by Urchinist.