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Project • By 932 Design Group • Apartments

Soma Mot

Luxury Serviced Residences Deriving its name from the ancient Greek word for ‘body’, Soma evokes the warmth and contentment of home, instilling a sense of ease and inner harmony. Nestled in prime locations for exploring, Soma’s distinctive accommodations provide the perfect balance of seclusion and immersion. A place to escape, slow down and create unforgettable moments, all while being exceptionally well taken care of. Khoo GuoJie Khoo GuoJie Khoo GuoJie Every Soma hideaway is designed to feel at home in its locale, echoing the natural world and a deep respect for artisanal craft and heritage. Every detail is curated to create a haven for your comfort and enjoyment. Whether in the city for work, for leisu... More

News • Detail • 23 Apr 2023

Detail: Planted Facade of Jakob Factory Ho Chi Minh

Rollimarchini Architects and G8A Architects have designed a factory in Vietnam with three linear kilometers of stacked, green planters about its perimeter to naturally cool the building. The custom trellis system integrates products manufactured by the factory’s well-known parent company, Jakob, which include architectural tension cables and metal mesh.Jakob Rope Systems is a Swiss manufacturer and supplier of wire ropes and rope nets that are respected in the architecture industry for their elegant engineering and high-quality detailing in stainless steel and inox. The family-run company was founded in 1904 and has created durable products used the world over in projects ranging from high-profile buildings, to bridge systems and anim... More

News • News • 17 Jun 2021

Intriguing façade and café brand design inspired by bird’s nest concepts and imagery

In Ho Chi Minh City, September is a café brand designed by Red5. The façade feature’s a bird’s nest-like feature made from winding and curving steel systems. Circles hanging in the façade move as the wind blows – evoking symbolic images of birds on a branch. Phú Đào From the outside in, the entire space is inspired by bird’s nests, with numerous nooks and crannies. The feeling of wind is represented in the curves of the space – the ceiling, walls, and floor creating a light feeling like a breeze spreading into each corner.   Phú Đào Gentle, neutral tones such as white, beige, rose-orange, natural wood colours are used. Aside from this, circular i... More