A new pavilion for Vietnam’s Van Don Airport recalls the textures of mid-century Modernism and the rocky mountains of nearby Ha Long Bay. Located directly on the departures concourse, one of the main challenges for the pavilion lay in balancing a sense of enclosure with the need for product visibility. Three solid walls which house the back-of-house and display walls form the backbone of the pavilion, while pigmented concrete screen blocks form a visually transparent facade. A feature display for beauty products is installed at the far end, illuminated from above by a triangular skylight.

A zen-garden inspired stone paving pattern forms the hotel dropoff. The simple juxtaposition between the stone paving, water feature and large green wall creates a natural and tranquil atmosphere upon guests’ arrival. At the hotel’s center is an open-air courtyard which connects the ground floor to the floors above both visually and physically. Not only does the atrium provide access to retail and F&B, but it also hosts events while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding natural environment.