Ben thanh

Located at one of District 1’s most active intersections, The Running Bean Ben Thanh sits beside Ben Thanh Market, a landmark completed in 1914 that has shaped the rhythm of its surroundings for over a century. The 450m² café and restaurant is embedded within this condition, defined by constant movement and the pace of urban life. Ziikie The project began with direct observation of how people move through the site, including arrivals, crossings, short stops, and regular returns. These rhythms became the basis for design decisions, allowing the architecture to take shape naturally and stay connected to its context. Ziikie Reflection as MethodReflection emerges from this process as a way of engaging context. Thro... More