WORK EXPERIENCE

TH house | New construction

Location: Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội | Site area: 24m2 | 5 floors

In-charge ,Concept Design, Construction supervisior

Dezeen Awads 2022 - Longlisted

DH house | New construction

Location: Thạch Thất, Hà Nội | Site area: 220m2 | 4 floors

In-charge ,Concept Design

LD house | New construction

Location: Đống Đa, Hà Nội | Site area: 22m2 | 5 floor

In-charge ,Concept Design, Construction supervisior

HH house | New construction

Location: Tây Hồ, Hà Nội | Site area: 70m2 | 6 floors

In-charge ,Concept Design, Construction supervisior

T house | New construction

Location: Vĩnh Yên, Vĩnh Phúc | Site area: 180m2 | 2 floors

In-charge ,Concept Design, Construction supervisior

Thái Yên cafe | Renovation

Location: Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh | Site area: 200m2 | 2 floors

In-charge ,Concept Design, Construction supervisior

Subtle Fashion Shop | Renovation

Location: Ba Đình, Hà Nội | Site area: 40m2 | 4 floors

Construction supervisior

Traditional Clinic | Renovation

Location: Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội | Site area: 1100m2

In-charge ,Concept Design, Construction supervisior

Top 10 Awards

Complex Thai Ha | Renovation

Location: Đống Đa, Hà Nội | Site area: 680m2 | 3 floors

In-charge ,Concept Design, Construction supervisior

Hoa Binh Resort | Renovation

Location: Kim Bôi, Hòa Bình | Site area: 9700m2

Architect , Concept Design

Lam Dong Resort | New construction

Location: Lâm Hà, Lâm Đồng | Site area: 3.2ha

In-charge ,Concept Design

Park U Vody | Competition

Location: Praha, Czech | Site area: 3ha

Concept Design, Layout

Jan Vodňanský Elementary School | Competition

Location: Praha, Czech | Site area: 3500m2 | 6 floors

Concept Design, Layout

Green Lungs Hanoi | Competition

Location: Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội | Site area: 26ha

Concept Design, Layout

Holcim Awards Acknowledgement prize Asia Pacific 2020

Global Holcim Awards prizes 2021 Bronze prize

Th House

New construction

Location: Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội | Site area: 24m2

In-charge ,Concept Design, Construction supervisior

Dezeen Awads 2022 - Longlisted

TH house is located on a narrow land in a very dense area of the capital city of Hanoi. The plot of the house with a size of 4x6m has only a front facade facing a narrow 1.2 m wide aisle. The local district is characterized by an informal arrangement of narrow houses on small plots connected by narrow streets. The current Hanoi is a dynamic city with 8 million inhabitants, where cultural traditionalism intermingle with huge population density, lack of public space and also the gradual loss of cultural identity due to accelerated economic growth. With such complex entry conditions, the architects were challenged to design a contemporary house reflecting the local cultural identity and the needs of Hanoi family.

Idea

With the current difficult conditions of the site, the house has only one narrow front facade, which is very close to the opposite neighboring house. The distance of these facades is only one meter in the upper floors. This north facing facade is made entirely of glass, so that the transmission of natural light into the house is maximized, creating an impression of a more breathable, larger space. The difference in ceiling heights also helps to enlarge the house, as well as increasing the spatial diversity of the small areas. The solution of a vertical arrangement of the house allows for the access of fresh air and natural ventilation, which is key in the humid and warm climate. The kitchen and dining room are located on the ground floor. This space is designed to provide the maximum level of daylight coming through the skylight on the roof, and from the gap between the offset volume of the upper floors and the main perimeter. The front part of the kitchen is also the main entrance into the house from a public alley, which is also the local custom. By fully opening the sliding entrance door to the alley, a more suitable connection between the surrounding neighbors and the family is created. The living room - where all the family activities are concentrated - is arranged in the middle part of the house on the third floor. This main living area is located between the master bedroom on the second floor and the kids’ room on the fourth floor. The highest fifth floor is designed as a praying room for the family’s altar and a laundry area with an access to the outdoor terrace and a view of the surrounding intensive development.

Nature

Create an opening in front and back to help bring natural light and ventilation into the house.

The interwoven solid-hollow space structure helps members easily connect and bond with each other.

Community

Family Enviroment

The firts floor setback and open facade promote interaction between the house and surrounding neighbors.

Trees help improve the living environment, reduce solar radiation and cool the air.

The house is designed to promote the positive values of traditional houses. The behavior and interaction between the traditional houses and natural elements have been built and cultivated over time to adapt to the geological characteristics and climate of North Vietnam. It is shown by ways of getting light and natural ventilation through the skylights, helping the living environment inside the house to be comfortable.

In a traditional Vietnamese family, the relationship between members is often very strong. This relationship is created thanks to the common living spaces that are often located in the center of the house - becoming one of the elements that unites the members. In addition, the open spaces and skylights are interwoven to help create points of view and visual connections throughout the house.

Moreover, native trees are planted between the spaces to help cool and provide areas of rest and relaxation for everyone in the house. The house should resemble a green oasis with trees, natural light and ventilation, creating breathing rooms for the family inside, as well as the densely populated neighborhood. With the open spaces, sitting at home now helps to re-establish neighbor relationships in the community, which is gradually lost in today’s process of urbanization.

The TH house was conceived as a concept to partially solve the problems that plague urban Hanoi. With this design, we hope to offer a suggestion of a fresh perspective on how one can better improve their living space in such conditions. This award, should this project receive it, will serve as an immense help in validating it as a solution to the overwhelming density of Hanoi’s urban development, boosting its popularity and spreading it among peers and common people alike, so as to secure a better future for the city.

The model is flexible and easy to replicate, helping to improve family members and the village improve the living environment, increase the cohesion between village friendship of the area.

Greenery

The city of Hanoi is facing a significant lack of greenery in public space. Greenery within the local subtropical climate serves as a functional element that can provide street shading and reduce the temperature in the city. It is also important to focus on the microclimate of the housing itself within the dense development. Greenery within the interiors and outdoor overhanging gardens improve the quality of life in the buildings. The arrangement and type of plants are chosen according to lighting conditions and spatial possibilities. Large planting pots are connected to automatic irrigation, which helps for the maintenance.

In addition to the improvement of the microclimate inside the house, the greenery also provides a mental and physical rest from the hectic life in the big city. The intention is the connection between man and a piece of nature within a compact living in a densely built-up area. The architects strive to find answers to the significant problems of the contemporary dynamic fast development of the city with a high density of population and development.

I. Insulation bricks

2. Protective plaster layer forever cage

3. Reinforced concrete roof

4. Concrete plant pots

5. Perforated C-shaped steel

6. Glass roof

7. Ventilation holes

8. Finished Granite Flooring

9. Concrete floor cage

10. Natural wooden steps

II. Geomembrane

12. Protective plaster layer

13. Because of drainage versicell

14. Geotextile

Details

The house is designed with a structure of open spaces interwoven between private spaces, simultaneously combining with 3-layer open facade system: glass, bamboo curtain, tree, to constantly fill the house with natural light and augment interpersonal connections. This is in sharp contrast to the current tube houses, with the floors being used to maximize the usable area, allowing no space for ventilation, natural light and human connection.

Traditional Clinic

Renovations

Location: Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội | Site area: 1100m2

In-charge ,Concept Design, Construction supervisior

Top 10 Awards

Inspiration

Traditional medicine is a discipline in Vietnamese medicine, by which, ailments are traditionally treated. The unique aspect of this practice is the use of natural materials and ingredients in its medicine. Each dose is a mixture of different herbs, made with formulae passed down through many generations and cultures, with strict varification of safety and effectiveness in treatment. The Traditional Clinic SPD project aims to preserve and augment the positive values of traditional medicine, all while modern medicine is most popular, helping people to better understand and take care of their own well-being.

Feel with

The reception area is located in the main hall of the building, adjacent to one of the busiest traffic routes of the residential area. The design is oriented around the utilisation of natural and traditional materials, such as ceramic tilings, natural rock and wood..., combined to bring about a welcoming feeling and a sense of warmth. A space soaked in tradition, intertwine with the contemporary, modern environment, helps to remedy the industrial setting and create an inviting atmosphere, calling on people to experience and discover.

The focal point of this space is the curved wall made of a mixture of wood and rock, built using traditional, artisanal methods. The elegant curve not only devide each function, but also highlight the image of the traditional pharmacist, carefully and precisely concocting each dose of medicine in front of the wall of cabinets, containing over 110 different herbs, invoking the sense uniqueness of traditional medicine in the space.

By its side are the instructions given by specitialists at the counter, helping patients to better understand, to be more reassured and trusting in the methods of traditional medicine.

According to the belief of those who practice this discipline, to effectively cure an ailment, a patient must be treated both physically and mentally.

Because of that, the specialized clinical space’s design seeks inspiration from the tranquility of traditional Vietnamese architecture. The spacial rhythm of this space is formed by 31 rock columns, spanning the main hallway. Beside that, each specialized clinic is separated by greenery, creating in them the necessary privacy and freshness, further adding to the spacial rhythm. Each of the hallway’s end opens up to natural elements, granting patients access to more greenery and natural light... bringing about comfort, relaxation and helping them to reconnect with nature, before their treatments commence.

Different from the reception area, the clinical space is made with the combination of natural and man-made materials. Glass is used to maximize the project’s ablity to receive natural light. This, combine with the vertical architectural elements, gives the space a sense of height and airiness.

The project aim is to re-establish the native ecosystem. Using the features of local ethnic architecture to create a cultural resort space of the area. Since then, the project creates opportunities for economic and social development while helping people feel more deeply about the traditional culture of the region.

Ethnic people’s life originates from natural forests

Grow with streams and rivers

Build according to existing terrain

Stories on the costumes

Meaningful pattern

LOCAL TREE & PLANT

area including restaurants, cafes promenade

Bungalows on water create maximum connection with the surrounding landscape

CONCRETE COLOR EFFECT - BROCADE PRINTING

Green Lungs Hanoi

Competition

Location: Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội | Site area: 26ha

Concept Design, Layout

Holcim Awards Acknowledgement prize Asia Pacific 2020

Global Holcim Awards prizes 2021 Bronze prize

The aim of this vision is to make a new forest area in the central part of Hanoi, on the Banana island which is located in Red river between two bridges Long Bien and Chuong Duong. Due to rapid deverloping, intensive traffic and having lack of public green spaces, the city has faced many problemswith environment. Improving living environment of people, city space quality and increasing biodiversity in already densely populated Red river, such forest area - Green Lungs may bring many benefits for all.

PROJECT SUMMARY

Today, the strong development of science and technology has made people increasingly separate from nature. The current young generation is only interested in social networks and the benefits that social networks bring. Along with that, Hanoi city - the capital of Vietnam - in the period of strong economic development and rapid urbanization. The green spaces for the city are increasingly in short supply and insufficient to accommodate the exponentially growing population. Therefore, human connection with nature is becoming looser. Quality of life is gradually deteriorating due to problems of air, health, ... In addition, the disappearance of the natural habitats with high biodiversity is a very big omission. People only care about what brings economic value to themselves, but ignore the importance of nature and ecological stability.

1954 400.00hab/ HANOI 1989 3.000.000hab/ HANOI 2019 8.054.000hab/ HANOI 2030 9.700.000hab/ HANOI 1 2 3 4

ChuongDuongBridge

214 species obsered

DalbergiatonkinensisPrain

Afzeliaxylocarpa Liquidambarformosana

Meliaazedarach Broussonetiapapyrifera Dipterocarpusalatus

Tectonagrandis Cunninghamialanceolata

Illiciumverum Scheffleraheptaphylla Erythrophleumfordii

Ficusbengalensis Canarium Ficusbengalensis

Sindoratonkinensis Magnoliaceae

Sterculialanceolata

Tarrietiajavanica Celtis Sennaalata Naucleaorientalis

PterocarpusmacrocarpusChukrasiavelutina

Hopeaodorata

NATURAL IMPROVEMENT walkway lake

“With climate change, we have more extreme conditions — so increasing ecosystem resilience

Improvement

Biodiversity

Vietnam’s high human population density has taken a heavy toll on its natural habitats. The coastal and alluvial forests in particular have been hardest hit because the human population densities are highest in these lowland habitats. Hanoi which has been home to several species of birds has seen their numbers reduce drastically over the last decade from about 214 species to a mere 25. The forest aims to resuscitate these numbers and provide safe haven to the birds.

One emerging area of focus in greening cities is urban biodiversity conservation. There is growing consensus that, contrary to earlier misconceptions, cities can play active role in biodiversity conservation. The forest aims on becoming a part of the city as it integrates activities for the people and will be an ideal instrument for promoting conservation education.

Migrant Hotspot

The Red River is a major migratory flyway which passes through the heart of this noisy, polluted, crowded city. There isn’t much space for birds here – urban development is rife, and most of the land that hasn’t yet been built upon has been given over to high-intensity agricultural fields and banana plantations, neither of which are very good for birds.

The Red River Island is not just attractive habitat for birds but also for the activities of bird poachers there. Bird traps and mist nets are commonly encountered, especially near the ponds along the western edge. In general, poaching and trading of birds is a big issue in Vietnam and South East Asia.

Dh House

New construction

Location: Thạch Thất, Hà Nội | Site area: 220m2 | 4 floors

In-charge ,Concept Design

The house is located in a long-standing traditional craft village on the outskirts of Hanoi, the lifestyle of the people here still retains its own features, especially the connection of members in a family for many generations has been a tradition. cultural system. The house is where children and grandchildren have a deep connection with their parents and grandparents. The spaces are connected through open spaces with green gardens. The aim is to connect people and a part of nature in a dense built-up area.

Hh House

New construction

Location: Tây Hồ, Hà Nội | Site area: 70m2 | 6 floors

In-charge ,Concept Design, Construction supervisior

Based on the members’ interests, they often travel in the forest, connecting a lot with the natural environment. The house is designed with the desire to bring the maximum of green spaces into the usable space. At the same time, this is also a place to connect members through multi-purpose open spaces that are constantly connected to each other, stimulating activities and interactions among family members.

Hoa Binh Resort

Renovations

Location: Kim Bôi, Hòa Bình | Site area: 9700m2

Architect , Concept Design

The goal of the proposal is to strike a balance between commercial and ecological development. Natural elements are brought in to bring aesthetic value to customers while still respecting the local nature.

Master Plan

1 - Children’s swimming pool

2 - Swimming pool

3 - Drink bar

4 - Jacuzzi

5 - Swimming pool relaxation space

6 - Foot bath relaxation space

7 - Relax space

8 - Toilet

9 - Pavilion

10 - Water surface

11 - Yoga space

12 - Outdoor drinking space

13 - Kid space

14 - Staff way

15 - Bicycle parking

16 - Technical road

17 - Bus stop 0 5 10 20m

Complex Thai Ha

Renovations

Location: Đống Đa, Hà Nội | Site area: 680m2 | 3 floors

In-charge ,Concept Design

The design space is the highest 3 floors in a commercial building located in the center of Hanoi. The floors with main functions include: apartments, restaurants, exhibition spaces. With the goal of bringing a sense of peace and tranquility to users through natural and traditional elements in the noisy and bustling context in the heart of the city.

Trees, water surface, light, ventilation are all basic factors that help improve people’s living environment both physically and mentally. They are also constantly changing factors that create changes in space over time.

The use of these elements at the same time creates a rhythm, guiding the user through the functional spaces, increasing the experience and interestingness of the space.

The atmosphere of the space is brought through through the use of raw, natural materials. They help space users not only see, but also invite perception with all 5 senses. The user can see, touch, hear, taste, smell the properties that only those materials bring.

Each floor has a fairly large usable area, stretches horizontally and is limited in height. This creates an imbalance for the functional spaces inside. Since then, the division and direction of functional spaces in each floor is an important factor to be able to create comfort for users.

The 11th floor space with functional space is two apartments. The spaces are flexibly divided through fixed walls and columns, helping the spaces still ensure the necessary privacy. At the same time, the column systems help the buffer spaces be connected to each other to create ventilation for the house.

The 12th floor space with the main function is the restaurant. Diversity and experiential factors are pushed up through the use of flexible wall systems (water, glass) to help create a sensory transition for customers, but still be able to take advantage of the natural light coming in. the entire usable space inside. In addition, natural materials are always suggested to touch the user’s emotions through all senses.

The 13th floor space with the main function is a static space block. The main use function is a meditation space, and flexibly exhibiting when needed. The design is towards flexibility, while creating different private and public areas to ensure functional areas while in use.