Ho Chi Minh City
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about Ho Chi Minh City
Project • By Studio KHOA VU • Restaurants
Ts Veil
In the burgeoning Thảo Điền ward of District 2, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, a new social dining space showcases low-impact transformation and climate-conscious design within a compact urban site. Designed by New York-based Studio KHOA VU, “Ts Veil” is the renovation of a 300-square-meter, three-storey villa. The design introduces a quiet yet radical shift in how a building breathes, finds shade, and stays open to its environment.
Chuong Nguyen
Studio KHOA VU
Chuong Nguyen
A sustainability-driven renovation
Thảo Điền is home to a mix of boutiques, coffee shops, eateries, and residential premises. While Ts Veil’s client initially intended to demolish and reconstruct the building, Studio KHOA... More
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 • News • 22 Apr 2024
Barrisol Light brings the outdoors inside at Mr Green’s Office
French ceiling manufacturer Barrisol - Normalu SAS was included in Archello’s list of 25 best suspended ceiling manufacturers. The company’s Barrisol Light stretched and illuminated ceilings line was used by MIA Design Studio, a Vietnamese architecture and interior design practice, in "Mr Green’s Office".
Oki Hiroyuki
Mr Green’s Office is located in a high-rise office building in District 3 of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s most populous city. MIA Design Studio’s approach to the project offers an escape from Ho Chi Minh City’s dense urban core. With the rapid development of urban areas, green spaces are increasingly supplanted by high-rise buildings. MIA Design Studio is concerned that Vietna... More
News • News • 13 Oct 2023
Foster + Partners completes a self-shading tower for Techcombank in Ho Chi Minh City
Following the completion of their design for the Techcombank Headquarters in Hanoi, Vietnam, Foster + Partners has completed a second, 21-storey tower for the company in Ho Chi Minh City. The concept for this latest tower revolves around two main approaches: programmatic – responding to different tenants and uses – and environmental, with a unique self-shading concept developed in response to the site's tropical climate.
Weerapon Singnoi
Overall, the tower appears as two main blocks, with the building core situated to the rear, facing the adjacent hotel. Reflecting the inner workings of the building, the recessed space between these two blocks is an amenities floor for employees.
Inside, three central atri... More
Project • By T3 Architects • Bars
Belgo 4
For this 4th BELGO brewery designed by T3 Architects & Kanopea Architecture Studio, our team sought to highlight the heritage aspect of the existing building, restoring its beauty while reimagining its layout for the decades ahead. Following a comprehensive site survey, the T3 & Kanopea team delved into the building's historical evolution to identify its original architectural elements and all the additions made over time.
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Based on this detailed analysis, the architects made the choice to rediscover the original façade and its arcades, preserving all the load-bearing walls that were... More
News • News • 26 Jun 2023
A serene brick-covered office building in Ho Chi Minh City features a temple-like void
Premier Office is a wonderfully serene brick-covered building situated on a quiet street in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Designed by Vietnamese architectural practice Tropical Space, the building’s creative facade works to maximize the use of natural light while minimizing the impact of direct sunlight.
Trieu Chien
The Premier Office building is a concrete construction covered with a patterned red brickwork. Its functional areas are divided by a temple-like central void/light well, clad in a mosaic of perforated bricks — the light well helps increase the amount of natural light and airflow throughout the building. Office spaces have been placed on one side of the void. They are connected via bridges to practical amenitie... More