Architectural Overview

The building is built from natural stone, retaining almost the entire arched structure and thick walls of ancient Tuscany monasteries. The high arched windows and black steel-framed doors create a strong contrast between rough and clean. The stone-paved entrance, surrounded by olive trees, reeds and iron lanterns - has a classic Mediterranean feel.

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Interior space

Step inside, all boundaries between old and new are erased. The original rough stone walls are completely retained, combined with light wooden floors and white linen-covered furniture, creating a warm but luxurious feeling.
The open living room is flooded with light through large glass walls overlooking the valley, highlighted by a large white sofa and a rustic natural wood table.
The spacious and majestic kitchen with a marble island and oak cabinets, high-quality stainless steel equipment is delicately processed to blend with the ancient stone walls.
The reading and communal living space has an “Industrial Loft” feel – high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, a glass pendant light system and large bookshelves that provide warm lighting.

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Landscape & Lighting

Outside is a terraced garden made of stone blocks, with ash-grey lounge chairs and natural, unadorned landscapes, creating a sense of harmony with the terrain. The afternoon light reflected through the glass highlights the golden color of the ancient stone – a cinematic visual effect.

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Design Inspiration

This is a house model with the spirit of “timeless living” – where the pristine beauty of materials is honored through modern hands. Every detail is balanced between strong and delicate, classic and contemporary.

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Application in Vietnam

This architectural model can be applied to hillside resort villas or high-end resorts in Da Lat, Bao Loc, Ninh Thuan, by:
• Keeping the stone arch structure intact, replacing natural stone with basalt or rough-cut granite.
• Using black steel frames and large glass to get light.
• Arranging white furniture, linen, oak wood and warm yellow lights to neutralize the tropical climate.