Studio KHOA VU

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