Elise Luong in Architecture
To Teach Children the Importance of Play, First Bring Playgrounds Back to Hanoi
In rapidly developing urban Hanoi, finding engaging outdoor play areas for young children is near impossible. But since 2014, the social enterprise Think Playgrounds has colored public spaces across V...
Urbanist Hanoi in Architecture
[Photos] An Aerial View of Viettel's Futuristic New Headquarters in Cau Giay
The telecommunication giant's new offices place sustainability at the forefront of its design.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] Hue's 'Lotus House' Makes Wheelchair-Friendly Design Its Focal Point
Apart from its lotus-inspired motifs and clean contemporary elements, Lotus House in Hue is also special as a rare example of Vietnamese architectural design that takes into consideration the needs of...
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] Inside a New School for Lao Cai Children, Built by Hanoi Architects
While some students in urban areas bemoan slow internet that hampers their distance education at home, there are communities in Vietnam’s remote areas whose only school can barely withstand the elemen...
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] A Da Nang House Reimagined as a 'Red Brick' Hostel
Turns out one can break down an old house into a hostel the same way one breaks down a brick of cheese into enticing nibbles.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] A Somehow-Spacious Tiny Apartment in Hanoi
Aesthetic pleasure doesn't fall prey to functionality and a dearth of square meters in this tiny Hanoi apartment.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] A Colorful Kindergarten Among the Misty Hoa Binh Mountains
This is way cooler than your kindergarten.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] A Hoi An Family Brings a Touch of Their Hometown to Da Nang
KHE House, designed by K.A.N Studio, captures the nostalgia of a Hoi An family living in Da Nang, just three kilometers from their hometown.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] Da Nang House Strikes a Balance Between Private and Common Spaces
Located in a suburban area of Da Nang, the house benefits from its green surroundings.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] An Open, Airy Home in Da Nang to Ward off Past Claustrophobia
Architects in Da Nang transformed a standard 100-square-meter plot of land into a simple, cozy home for a young couple.
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.
