Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] A Dreamy Da Nang House to Nurture Future Generations in Nature
Named after Chi and Vi, the daughters of the owners of the house, Chivihouse is the brainchild of the architects at Hinz Studio, based in Saigon and Da Nang.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] Above Quang Ngai’s Red Roof House, a Vegetable Garden Thrives
The house was built for a middle-aged couple in their 50s who have been living in the area for most of their lives.
Urbanist Hanoi in Architecture
[Photos] Viettel's Green, Airy Education Center in Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park
There is a global architectural trend of designing buildings in harmony with nature, and Vietnam is no exception to this movement.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] A Home for Quiet Souls in Thai Nguyen Province
Looking from the outside, this house seems to be a typical city house in a narrow space, yet once inside, the place reveals three large areas surrounding a spacious garden.
Urbanist Hanoi in Architecture
[Photos] Old Quarter Building a Bridge Between Space and Urban Density
This spacious building, designed by G8A Architecture & Urban Planning, stands out amid the city's claustrophobic Old Quarter.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] In Hue, a Minimalist Tree House for Adults
Climbing trees and crafting a cozy tree house out of scrap materials might be a fond childhood memory for many. This new house in Hue provides its tenants with the same experience, except with the ame...
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] A Hybrid Studio in Da Nang Where Business and Pleasure Mix
For many young Vietnamese creatives, establishing a home-based business where one can both relax in familiar comfort and further one’s career is the ultimate aspiration.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] This Nam Dinh House Is an Ode to Vietnam's Beloved Banana Trees
Maison A in Nam Dinh Province was built for a client's aging mother. She is very fond of the banana trees that once occupied the space and the new house has the broad-leaf plant in abundance.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] This Delta Brick House Eases Modernity Into Tradition
The high nail gets the hammer, so this new home in Tra Vinh aims to blend in with the traditional homes surrounding it.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] Blending in With Nature at a Rustic My Tho Coffee Shop
Set at canal-level, the serene coffee shop pays homage to the residents of the Mekong Delta who for centuries have built homes and communities betwixt channels, swamps and lakes.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] Saigon's Latest 'House for Trees' Is an Urban Garden on a Budget
The latest in the "House for Trees" project, Vo Trong Nghia Architects' new structure fills a tight space with greenery on a budget.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] In Ben Tre, a Kindergarten of the Future
Who says schools have to be stodgy concrete blocks?
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] In the Central Highlands, a House Doubles as a Playground for Sunlight
Do you need to rethink your understanding of roofs?
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] Inside Cat Tien National Park's New Bear Sanctuary Made From Wire and Pebbles
The group of buildings inside Cat Tien National Park provides a comfortable home to 40 sun and moon bears that have been rescued from illegal trafficking and the bear bile industry.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] In Da Nang, a Symmetrical Twin House for Two Close Friends
Have you ever loved a friend so much that you build a house to cohabitate with him and his family?
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] A Communal House in Son La Inspired by Indigenous Headscarves
Inspired by the headscarves worn by ethnic minority women in the area, the Son La Province structure appears to be drifting across the lush landscape on a pollen-sweet breeze.
Urbanist Hanoi in Architecture
[Photos] New Hanoi Library Allows Kids to Read, Climb and Learn about Aquaponics
Many libraries around the world are becoming dusty, outdated institutions, with some struggling to retain members. Others are considering digitization to attract new members. This new, open-air librar...
Urbanist Hanoi in Architecture
[Photos] This Spacious Garden Home is an Antidote to Hanoi's Cluttered Suburbs
ODDO architects have combined red bricks and rooftop garden spaces to create a spacious family home in an otherwise claustrophobic suburb.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] Local Architects Create Modular Rest Stop Amid Nghe An's Tea Oasis
Instead of making over an old apartment or creating towering domes out of bamboo to exercise their creative muscles, a local architecture firm decided to create an abstract “gazebo” out of modula...
Urbanist Hanoi in Architecture
[Photos] A Visit to Da Nang's New Cutting-Edge Coffee Roaster
The Da Nang coffee roaster and shop epitomizes Vietnam’s craft coffee culture.
