This project embodies the continuous learning and reflection of the xưởng xép team, drawing profound inspiration from the iconic architectural heritage of Da Lat. Reflecting on the era when the French arrived, the seamless harmony between the intellect and craftsmanship of our predecessors sculpted the distinctive urban identity of this mountain town.

Drawing from these historical cues, we experimented with the core visual markers — washed terrazzo, solid stone block walls, and vertical louvers on the facade — serving as a respectful homage to the golden age of Da Lat's architecture.

Functionally, the structural solution relies on a composition of large floor plates for each level, creating open, flexible layouts that seamlessly accommodate a multi-programmatic building. To liberate the interior, the entire vertical circulation is pushed outwards to the balcony edge, becoming a defining feature of the building's facade. Concurrently, this approach transforms movement along the structure into a rich spatial journey, where the boundary between interior and exterior continuously shifts.

This circulation path is gently enveloped by a lightweight, porous steel mesh screen, whose design language mirrors the texture of the raw, stacked stone block walls. This outer skin preserves an uninterrupted connection between the user and the clear mountain sky. There, gentle rain or flecks of sunlight filtering through the canopy linger, waiting to be embraced by those who seek a quiet sophistication.