THE CRAZY HOUSE DA LAT
Crazy House is regarded as one of the world's strangest structures. When you go into Crazy House, you'll notice that the air is cold and fresh, as if you're in a forest. Visiting Crazy House is like traveling among gigantic tree trunks on narrow meandering trails. The tree branches link the tree trunks together. You have no idea where these branches will go. They can take you closer to the sky – to the top of Crazy House – or to the ocean – to a chamber with 3D marine creature paintings.
The Crazy House Da Lat Information:
The building's general architecture resembles a large tree, with sculptured design components symbolizing natural forms like animals, mushrooms, spider webs, and caverns, and is described as a "fairy tale home" (Hang Nga, Vietnamese). Its architecture has been classified as expressionist, with intricate, organic, non-rectilinear features. The building's architecture was inspired by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi, and tourists have drawn different connections between it and the works of artists such as Salvador Dali and Walt Disney. Since its construction in 1990, the building has been attracted for its distinctive architecture, being included in a number of guidebooks and being named one of the world's ten most "bizarre" structures by the Chinese People's Daily.
The first name is Hang Nga Villa and was renamed Crazy House after its original name was taken by someone else. Nature and the environment have been severely damaged in Vietnam, as well as in other parts of the world, since the turn of the century. Men have already paid too much for it. With the voice of architecture, I want to encourage men to return to nature, retain intimate contact with it, and respect it rather than exploit it and destroy it.
Crazy House is a unique structure erected on an approximately 2,000m2 site that includes residences, guest rooms, cafés, and art galleries... The building's architecture differs from those of other buildings in Vietnam and throughout the world. Since its start, this structure has been noted for its distinctive architecture and is regarded as the most odd building in Vietnam, according to travel guides. Travel and was named one of the top ten oddest buildings in the world by Peoples Daily, a French magazine.
Crazy House aims to reconnect humans with nature through its design. The work is based on the forms formed by curves and free planes, rather than the traditional cubic layout approach of straight lines and planes. This spot, in particular, makes advantage of open spaces on four sides of the room to enrich the perspective. Here, architectural areas and transportation patterns can be compared to woods, caverns, rocky mountains, tree stumps, and animals. All are unique and leave an incredible impact.
The project is owned by Doctor Dang Viet Nga, an architect. After earning her PhD in the Soviet Union, she returned to Vietnam in 1972 and worked in Hanoi. In 1980, she settled in Da Lat and began working there. She resolved to spend the rest of her life in Dalat since she loved it so much. Crazy House was inspired by her enthusiasm for architectural art and her desire to contribute to Da Lat. Dang Viet Nga is the guy who developed and oversaw the building of this project from 1990 to 2010. The idea is created as the owner's residence mixed with a hotel where guests may rent rooms, as well as an interesting attraction.
The Crazy House Dalat History:
The Owner: Hang Nga Villa is also a reflection of her personal life and work manner, as well as an architect's creative flair. She returned to Hanoi after graduating from Moscow's architectural university (1959 - 1965) and completing her Ph.D. studies (1969 - 1972). She worked at the Architecture Design Institutes of the Building Ministry and the Cultural Ministry. She was assigned to the Building Design Institute in Dalat in 1983.
Dalat appeals to her because of its magnificent environment, temperate atmosphere, tenderness and good character of the locals, and tranquility. After designing various projects for the government and for her personal enjoyment, her enthusiasm for architectural creation has prompted her to start putting her visions into action.
Crazy House is also a motel with some guest rooms for people seeking a more natural environment. We have a total of 10 guest rooms that are shaped like tree trunks and are positioned inside the structure. Each room is named after an animal that represents a country: the Bamboo room represents Vietnam, the Bear room represents Russia, and so on. To present the concept of "Back to Nature," the rooms are furnished with natural furnishings and fundamental amenities; thus, contemporary amenities like television and air conditioning are not available. Living in the hollows of tree trunks will make you feel safe and secure as if Mother Nature is protecting you.
The trip begins with tourists passing through a cave-like entrance that leads to architectural blocks connected by specific traffic lanes. The architecture consists of four distinct blocks, each with a unique appearance. They are all organized in an unconventional manner and surrounded by green gardens. Everything is intricate, like a maze, yet with precise details. This expressive architectural complex has up to 100 roofs as well as hundreds of rooms, hallways, staircases, porches, and halls that are unique and never repeat. All exhibit artistic inspiration from nature.
Visitors are treated to a series of surprises during their stay. Walking down the open corridor occasionally transports me into a dark, strange realm. When mounting the stairs, they all suddenly brightened because they were on the roof or at a "intersection" where travelers were unsure which way to go. When traveling, visitors are continually confronted by stumps, ancient tree branches, stone slabs, strange windows or human statues, animal statues, and massive spider webs... Exploring this edifice presents a physical challenge. Visitors must be strong and courageous since the steps are extremely high, hazardous, and not for the faint of heart.
There are three defined areas in Crazy House. These are the Gardens of Heaven, Eden, and the Aquarium. Each place has its own concept and expression based on its name. This architectural complex also includes two massive concrete stumps: the Tree Stump Hotel and the Spider Web Castle. This is a resort with ten rooms that are supposed to be as pleasant as hotels. Rooms are called by decorative ideas, such as Gourd, Kangaroo, Bear, Monkey, and Bee. Each has a unique shape and interior design. Visitors who stay in these rooms will enjoy a unique experience. This room. It might seem like you're in a cave with a primeval jungle.
Crazy House is also the owner's house. Except for the bedroom, guests can explore the living space, which includes a living room, a memorial chamber for the late General Secretary Truong Chinh (father of architect Dang Viet Nga), a room for storing memories, and an art gallery. If there is an opportunity, visitors can speak with the owner to learn more about this unique art, as well as her love of nature and Da Lat.
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