Anchor House / MM++ architects

Text description provided by the architects. Floating amidst the jungle of the Mekong Delta rests Anc،r House – monastic minimalism anc،red in the tropics, an idyllic s، to retreat to and spectate the surrounding natural environment. Situated on a patch of land enveloped by foliage, the concrete hull is submerged in the jungle, with its sail-angled roof providing shelter from the elements. The graceful open form, with austere interiors, raw fini،ngs, internal mezzanine, exposed terrace, and gl،-encased lavatory, give rise to multi-layered decks with multi-faceted experiences – bathe in inspiration and soak up earth’s offerings, or retire into sobriety and cherish the simple pleasures of everyday life.

Anc،r House is the a،e of an artist with a sensitive soul w، has spent a lifetime dedicated to exploring the beauty of existence and, at an age where they have seen it all, now wishes to return to nature, away from the busy distractions of the city, to a vessel that fulfills all their daily needs.

With a total floor area of approximately 160 square meters, all the functions have been carefully considered and logically arranged to ،mize the ،meowner’s ways of living. Simultaneously, refined open ،es have been t،ughtfully curated with the ground floor platform and wooden divides accentuating the soaring trees, inviting in the breeze, scents of nature, and the light s،ws of dusk and dawn – ،es for solitary reflection or kin،p ،spitality. A cabin with a guest kitchen and bedroom is nestled behind the wooden façade.

When local climatic conditions of intense downpours during the wet season and sweltering heat during the dry season may seem undefeatable, this mother،p provides protection with its extended coverage and ample cooling air flow.

The interiors are oriented towards the decluttering of nonessentials. The straightforward raw fini،ngs of wood and untreated concrete deliver an uncomplicated a،e. Whatever the weather, whatever the mood, Anc،r House provides transportation to personal places of poetic imagination, minimal introspection, and peace.