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Contemporary Vietnamese Architectural + Property Developments – Southeast Asian built environment updates.

post updated 25 January 2025

Vietnam Architecture Designs – chronological list

2 September 2024
Soma Mot Residence, Ho Chi Minh City
Architectural Design: 932 Design Private Limited

photo by © Khoo GuoJie
Soma Mot Residence, Ho Chi Minh City
An artful embodiment of the essence of traditional Sino-Vietnamese aesthetics, where the allure of bygone eras harmonizes with contemporary comforts, Soma Mot is the inaugural bespoke serviced residence as part of the Soma Hideaway series, aiming to set new standards for hospitality in Ho Chi Minh City.

30 June 2024
SolForest Ecopark, Hanoi
Design: Dewan Architects + Engineers

image courtesy of architecture office
SolForest Ecopark Apartments, Hanoi, Vietnam
SolForest Ecopark by Dewan Architects + Engineers stands as a groundbreaking venture in sustainable urban development, seamlessly blending contemporary architectural aesthetics with nature-inspired elements to craft a vibrant community that celebrates its natural surroundings. Nestled within the verdant landscapes of Ecopark, this pioneering project reimagines high-rise living by weaving greenery and biophilic design principles into its very essence.

3 June 2024
Brighton College, Ho Chi Minh City
Design: gmp

image : gmp · von Gerkan, Marg and Partners Architects
Brighton College, Ho Chi Minh City
In the international competition for a new school of Brighton College in Ho Chi Minh City the architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) were successful and achieved first prize for their design. Since 2011, the private British school, which was founded in 1845, has been operating international branches in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Bangkok, Dubai, Singapore, and London.

10 February 2024
Hachiban Ramen at the Aeon Mall , 30 Đ. Tân Thắng, Sơn Kỳ, Tân Phú, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh
Design: Semba Vietnam

photo : DeconPhotoStudio (Hiroyuki Oki)
Hachiban Ramen, Aeon Mall Tân Phú
The architect says this about the inspiration of the project and the key concept: ‘I wanted to organise the ingredients of ramen into a space. I’ve put a lot of effort in creating a space with the express method as “Fun to look at!”.’

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5 October 2023
Techcombank HQ, Hanoi
Design: Foster and Partners

photo : Weerapon Singoi
Techcom Bank Headquarters
Foster + Partners completes a new headquarters building design, a new tower that reflects the company’s vision to ‘change banking, change lives.’ The 22-storey building is located in downtown Hanoi, just outside the historic quarter of the old city, alongside several public buildings such as the Supreme Court and National Library. The project aspires to LEED Platinum certification.

20 September 2023
Sun Cosmo Residence, Da Nang
Design: Aedas

image : Aedas
Sun Cosmo Residence
Sun Cosmo Residence Da Nang is a high-end development located in Da Nang, a vibrant Vietnamese coastal city and the fifth largest city in the country. Da Nang is situated along the South China Sea and is known for its stunning beaches, scenic landscapes, and rich cultural history.

12 August 2023
The Drawer House, Vung Tau, Vietnam
Architects: MIA Design Studio

photo : Hirouyki Oki
The Drawer House in Vung Tau Property
There are reoccurring impressions on the spatial quality – the green of nature struck the eyes every early morning, the rustling of leaves each night. These sensations are brought to the coastal city of Vung Tau through a refreshing concept, a welcoming home for a family of 4 who love the freshness of nature.

21 July 2023
Bloom Store, Dịch Vọng Hậu, Cầu Giấy, Hà Nội
Design: Mamoru Maeda

photo : Trieu Chien
Bloom Accessory Store, Ha Noi
The gentle texture of the wood grain creates femininity. In addition, the warmth of the natural materials also gives a sense of loveliness.

11 June 2023
Premier Office, Hồ Chí Minh
Design: Tropical Space

>image : Trieu Chien
Premier Office, Ho Chi Minh City
Tropical Space unveils Premier Office, an office building for rent located on a quiet street in Ho Chi Minh City where several other rental offices have been built. The design team aspired to create a building that can maximize the performance of natural lighting without being affected by the negative impact of direct sunlight.

7 June 2023
Thavi Cosmetic Showroom, Vinh, near Hanoi
Design: SAVA

photo : SAVA
Thavi Cosmetic Showroom, Vinh
Typically, buildings in Vinh City tend to be hastily constructed without much consideration for well-being, or are simply replicated from European Colonial styles. SAVA’s proposal, however, is a modern interpretation of tropical architecture that carefully considers the local culture and climate.

31 May 2023
Corstorphine & Wright to redesign Vietnamese Embassy
Corstorphine & Wright has been appointed alongside LXA Projects, to design the alterations and refurbishment of the existing Vietnamese Embassy and Consulate in London:
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1 Mar 2023
Celesta Heights, Hồ Chí Minh
Design: Aedas

image courtesy of architecture practice
Celesta Heights, Ho Chi Minh City
Celesta Heights is situated in Ho Chi Minh City, Celesta Heights embodies the idea of a resort-like luxurious oasis within the city for residents to live, relax and rejuvenate. Located at Nha Be district, the project is located in the centre of the district, surrounded by low-rise developments, providing an unblocked view of the greenery and waterbodies nearby.

Vietnam Architecture News in 2022

30 Dec 2022
Café 4P’s Coffee shop, Thành phố, Hồ Chí Minh City
Design: Semba Vietnam

photo : DeconPhotoStudio (Hiroyuki Oki)
Café 4P’s Coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh City
Sustainable construction methods (build on-site without using glue or nails as much as possible, can be relocated and reused, and eliminate waste as much as possible). With the concept of person-to-person, it is possible to change the layout and position according to the person, and to provide diversity in usage.

2 Sep 2022
Katinat Bình Phú Coffee Shop, Ho Chi Minh City
Architects: Module K

photo : Do Sy
Katinat Bình Phú Coffee Shop
A corner building in HCMC has been transformed from a kindergarten to café with curves and coffee-coloured fittings to soften and smooth. Module K found the DNA for the Katinat Café project: a rough shell embracing a warm soul.

26 Aug 2022
Dragon Tower, West Lake, Hanoi
Design: Dewan Architects + Engineers

image courtesy of architects practice
Dragon Tower Hanoi Vietnam
Vietnam is well-known for its vibrant history. Known as the city of the lakes, West Lake is the largest in Hanoi and provides a natural landmark. The lake’s shores make a spectacular setting for many historical buildings, hotels, museums and expansive villas that attract the elite Hanoians.

26 Aug 2022
Dewan Architects + Engineers Office in Ho Chi Minh City
Design: Dewan Architects + Engineers

image courtesy of architects practice
Dewan Architects + Engineers Vietnam
The new office in Ho Chi Minh City will enable the company to work more closely with clients in Vietnam and across Southeast Asia. The company has been operating in Southeast Asia for 14 years with an office in Manilla.

8 Aug 2022
Restaff Head Office – Centec Tower, Ho Chi Minh City
Architects: Module K

photograph : Long Nguyen
Restaff Head Office, Centec Tower, Ho Chi Minh City
Hot and cold! Bold colours inspired by Norway’s lake houses.

24 July 2022
First Holiday Inn Resort in Vietnam, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province, Ho Tram
Architects: Korn Design

exterior images courtesy of The Grand Ho Tram Strip
Holiday Inn Resort Ho Tram

15 May 2022
Cuckoo House, Hoa Xuan, Da Nang, Vietnam
Architects: Tropical Space

photo : Oki Hiroyuki
Cuckoo House, Da Nang

9 April 2022
Kiss Bridge, Phu Quoc
Design: Marco Casamonti / Archea Associati And F&m Engineering Design

images © Marco Casamonti / Archea Associati
Kiss Bridge Vietnam, Phú Quốc island
A unique infrastructure with a sinusoidal rhythm that, thanks to different levels, allows you to contemplate the landscape from multiple points of view. Kiss Bridge is located on the southwestern coast of the island of Phú Quốc in Vietnam, an iconic and recognizable point for tourism.

24 Mar 2022
Hon Thom Island, Phu Quoc – new prime beachfront hospitality and leisure destination
Architects: 10 Design

image : 10 Design
Hon Thom Island Resort, Phu Quoc

15 Mar 2022
Piece of Drink Bistro, Ho Chi Minh City
Architects: D1 Architectural Studio

photo : Quangtran
Piece of Drink Café Ho Chi Minh City
Believing that art is not something frozen in frames, but an act of living, D1 Architectural Studio created the Piece of Drink Bistro in hope that when coming to this place, guests will be able to apprehend a very simple but delicate aesthetic, and feel a deep connection between the soul and nature.

2 Mar 2022
Undecided Place, Ho Chi Minh City
Architects: T4 design

photo : DeconPhotoStudio
Undecided Place, Ho Chi Minh City
The architects wanted to take advantage of the coolness as it is, not scrap and build. They tried to create a unique space that fuses “history and future” by adding new things to the ruined wildness.

1 Mar 2022
The Global City
Architecture: Foster + Partners

photo © Aaron Hargreaves / Foster + Partners
The Global City, Vietnam masterplan
Masterise Homes – the developer of The Global City announced the appointment of Foster + Partners for the masterplan. This British architecture practice will act as Architectural Advisors of the development, providing innovative and sustainable design solutions to create a truly global city in Ho Chi Minh City.

9 Feb 2022
Villa LP, Ba Vi, Ha Noi
Design: Nghia Architect – Architecture and Urban design, Hanoi

photo : Nguyen Tuan Nghia – Nam Nguyen
Villa LP in Ba Vi: Ha Noi home
Nghia Architect – Architecture and Urban design were set to design a house for a three-generations family with different lifestyles between the family members. While the grandparents are used to the traditional Vietnamese lifestyle, the married couple and their children are familiar with the modern way of living in foreign countries.

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Vietnam Architecture News 2021

8 Nov 2021
FLC City Hotel Beach Quy Nhơn, Quy Nhon
Design: Baumschlager Eberle Architekten

building photo : Mark Farwell
FLC City Hotel Beach, Quy Nhơn

25 Oct 2021
Hotel Idyllic, 33 Truong Cong Giai Street, Dich Vong Ward, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Design: D1 Architectural Studio

image courtesy of architects practice
Hotel Idyllic Vietnam Building

30 Jun 2021
Thien Thao Building, Tran Quoc Hoan, Dich Vong, Cau Giay district, Hanoi
Architects: PMH Studio

photo : Tuong Huy Studio
Thien Thao Building Hanoi

17 Mar 2021
Landmark 55, Starlake Urban Area, Hanoi
Architects: 10 Design

image courtesy of architects office
Taseco Landmark 55

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Vietnam Architecture News 2020

24 Nov 2020
Nocenco Café, Vinh, near Hanoi
Architects: VTN architects

photo : Trieu Chien
Nocenco Café, Vinh

19 Sep 2020
Louvers House HCMC, Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
Architects: MIA Design Studio

photo : Hyroyuki Oki
Louvers House in Ho Chi Minh City

24 Aug 2020
SKB House, Hoi An ancient town, Quang Nam province
Design: Chong Chóng Architecture

photo : Hyroyuki Oki
SKB House in Quang Nam Province

9 July 2020
Vietnam Ricefield Lodge international architecture competition

image courtesy of architecture contest organisers
Vietnam Ricefield Lodge Design Competition

29 Apr 2020
Narra Residences at Empire City, HCMC
Architects: 10 DESIGN

image courtesy of architecture office
Narra Residences Empire City, Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City property development wins Asia Pacific Property Awards for the Residential High Rise Architecture category.

14 Apr 2020
EcoKid Kindergarten, Vinh, near Hanoi
Architects: LAVA with Module K and Viet Décor

photo : Hiroyuki Oki
EcoKid Kindergarten Vinh, Vietnam

30 Mar 2020
Pizza 4P’s, The Emporium Building, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City
Architecture: Mamoru Maeda

photography : DeconPhotoStudio（大木　宏之 Hiroyuki Oki ）
Pizza 4P’s Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City

12 Mar 2020
RuTA Vietnam international architecture competition

Rural Tourism Accommodation Vietnam Competition
The Jury:
– Huang Wenjing; Founding partner at OPEN Architecture
– Ingrid van der Heijden; Partner architect at Civic Architects
– Adrian Welch; Editor in Chief of e-architect
– Alejandro Beautell; Director at Beautell Arquitectos
– Martín Dulanto; Director at Martín Dulanto Arquitecto
– Juan Verdaguer, Ismael Preti y Carlos Brizuela; HPMP London competition winner team

12 Mar 2020
Japanese Restaurant Robata Dining An, Le Thanh Ton Street, Ho Chi Minh City
Architecture: Mamoru Maeda

photograph courtesy of mamoru maeda
Robata Dining An in Ho Chi Minh City
Mamoru Maeda has renovated the 3.7 sqm storeroom of Japanese Restaurant Robata Dining An. It has been remodeled into an Instagram-spot on the downtown main street.

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Vietnam Architecture News 2018 – 2019

2 Aug 2019
Lava Wins Central Park Competition, HCMC
Design: LAVA with partner ASPECT Studio

image courtesy of architecture office
Ho Chi Minh City Central Park Competition News

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18 Nov 2018
New Golden Bridge, Ba Na Hills, near Danang, Central Vietnam
Design: TA Landscape Architecture, Ho Chi Minh City
The unusual footbridge structure titled Cau Vang or ‘Golden Bridge’ is almost 500 feet long. The support system is formed from two giant concrete hands reaching toward the sky.

1 Nov 2018
The Shynh House Centre – Beauty Cosmetic & Spa, HCMC
Design: Module K Architects

photograph : Do Sy
Butterfly Spa Vietnam

26 Jul 2018
The Modern Village Office, An Hai Bac Ward, Son Tra District, Da Nang
Design: Ho Khue Architects

photograph : Hyroyuki Oki
Da Nang Home

15 Mar 2018
Louvers House, Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
Architects: MIA Design Studio

photograph : Hyroyuki Oki
Contemporary House in Ho Chi Minh City

21 Feb 2018
Alacarte Halong Bay Condotel Development, Halong
Architects: Aedas

picture from architecture practice
Alacarte Halong Bay Condotel Development

LAVA celebrates Lunar New Year with new projects

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Vietnamese Building Updates 2016 to 2017

19 Dec 2017
Serene House HCMC – an Indochine-Modernist Puzzle, Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City
Design: Module K Architects

photo : Hiroyuki Okis
Serene House in Ho Chi Minh City

28 Jan 2017
Re-ainbow Community Facilities, Duc Tho, Ha Tinh Province
Design: H&P Architects

photo : Doan Thanh Ha
Re-ainbow Community Facilities in Duc Tho

25 Jan 2017
Mành Mành Salon, Van Quan urban zone, Ha Dong district, Hanoi
Design: H&P Architects

photo : Nguyen TienThanh
Mành Mành Salon in Hanoi

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23 Dec 2016
New House in Phu Nhuan, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
Design: Truong An architecture

photos : Quang Tran, Gia Hung
AR House in Phu Nhuan

4 Nov 2016
German House, HCMC
Architects: gmp

image courtesy of architects
German House Topping-Out in Ho Chi Minh City

30 Oct 2016
New Vietnamese National Assembly Building, Hanoi
Design: gmp – von Gerkan, Marg and Partners

image courtesy of architects practice
Vietnamese National Assembly in Hanoi