Commissioned by a client who works as a teacher, STD Design Consultant was asked to transform a 110 square-meter, three-bedroom serviced apartment into a spacious two-bedroom apartment for a family at The Gold View Apartment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The architects worked with a Feng Shui expert on this project, drawing on Chinese spatial planning philosophy to determine the best way to arrange elements and create an orderly layout with plenty of natural light.
The design combines traditional Feng Shui teachings with new ideas to create a traditional but innovative space. In developing this apartment, the architects focused on creating a sense of openness, maximizing space and flexibility.
Each room’s large windows and doors offer stunning views, while terrazzo floors and walnut furniture create a tranquil and warm atmosphere.
At the same time, the suspended ceiling is removed to reveal a concrete ceiling, adding height, stability, and durability.
Although versatile convertible solutions can be seen throughout this apartment, the architects intentionally kept it moderate, preferring a subtle approach to a futuristic design. “We realized the need to make this space adaptable, functional, and sustainable that perfectly fit the owner”. The focus of this home redesign is a novel concept that replaces the traditional bedroom wall and places the kitchen between the two bedrooms.
Creating a continuous living space with a more spacious feel. This strategic placement promotes a cohesive living space, increases the openness of the apartment, and provides practical solutions for dining and socializing. So the extendable dining table here offers great flexibility as it can be rotated 180 degrees.
The bar has space for 2 people and the fully extended dining table can accommodate at least 4 people.
This area creates a sharing situation and serves multiple functions for guests such as preparing meals, eating, drinking, meeting, and talking.
The master bedroom features a custom-made storage unit with a space-saving folding desk that can be folded and placed flat when not in use.
This desk is useful for working and reading in the bedroom. It is designed to meet the demands of flexible workspace in the bedroom.
Another wardrobe with a dressing table inside will help hide the clutter of beauty products and unnecessary functionality from interfering eyes.
When the owner is done, they can close the doors, put it away, and forget about it.
This thoughtful addition emphasizes the adaptable nature of this apartment, allowing every nook and cranny to be used for multiple purposes.
STD Design Consultant' Gold View Apartment project proves how urban living can adapt to the demands of modern lifestyles through intelligent design, traditional wisdom, and a keen understanding of homeowners' needs . This space is not only a model of stylish and sustainable urban living, but also a blueprint for the future of apartment living in a bustling urban landscape.
