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[Photos] Ample Lighting, Natural Wood Tones and Glass Terraria Make a Dreamy Cafe in Hanoi

Deep inside the harmonious chaos that is Hanoi, a Vietnamese firm has given form to a coffee shop that's one part mini-arboretum and another urban jungle.

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[Photos] Vo Trong Nghia Architects Brings Bamboo Design to Venice Design Exhibition

Vietnam's Vo Trong Nghia Architects are taking their expertise to Venice with another bold design that utilizes their signature bamboo materials. 

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[Photos] Saigon Architects Transform Old Building in D1 Into Contemporary Office

Often in Saigon we hear about old buildings being completely torn down for new high-rise projects, but not enough about them being given them new uses. This recent office in District 1 is a bright exa...

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[Photos] A Homey Abode for a Family of 4 in Saigon

What better way to start brightening up your life than beginning with the walls of your own home?

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[Photos] This Da Nang Hẻm Cafe Is Like a Contemporary Greenhouse

This new hẻm coffee shop in Da Nang epitomizes a neat balance between cost-effectiveness and aesthetic appeal.

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[Photos] Old Couple Moves to Long An, Builds Vietnam's Fanciest Chicken Coop

Although domestic animals such as cats and dogs are the norm when it comes to keeping pets, for residents of Vietnam's countryside, backyard birds are viable options.

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[Photos] This Brick 'Cave House' in Hanoi Is a Blast From the Past

The breathable home uses a double layer of recycled bricks to protect against the wind and sun while incorporating green elements and natural light.

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[Photos] This Cafe in Ha Dong District Is an Ode to Industrial Chic

Fans of industrial style might find this coffee shop in Hanoi a perfect location to enjoy a cup of joe or two during the weekend.

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[Photos] This Cafe in Hanoi's Ha Dong District Is an Ode to Industrial Chic

Fans of industrial style might find this coffee shop in Hanoi a perfect location to enjoy a cup of joe or two during the weekend.

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[Photos] Da Nang Architects Transform Old Furniture Workshop Into Airy Abode

Instead of demolishing their old home and building a new structure on top of it, a business in Da Nang decided to keep the house’s frame and give it a makeover instead.

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[Photos] Saigon's 'Tree Building' Shields Occupants From Summer Heat

A new Saigon office building relies on a gorgeous double-skin facade build with glass and greenery to reduce noise and cooling costs.

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[Photos] This Bien Hoa House Is a Sleek Fusion of the Past and the Future

The future looks incredible for Vietnamese architecture.

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[Photos] Hiding From the Clamor of Hanoi in a Serene Retreat up High

Atelier 12’s new apartment redesign attempts to answer the question, “how you can live horizontally with only one direction of daylight?"

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[Photos] Hanoi's Stunning Koi-Inspired Cafe Has an Entire Ecosystem Inside It

Designed by a group of architects at Farming Architects, the "Koi Cafe" in Hanoi is not only an architectural gem but also a self-sustaining aquaculture and hydroponics eco-system. 

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[Photos] Thao Dien's 'Serene House' Combines Industrial Chic With Indochine Elements

Saigon’s “Serene House” blends austere prefab materials with Indochine elements.

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[Photos] Grab a Creamy Japanese Cheese Tart From Saigon's Latest Glass House

Is this the fanciest cheese tart shop in Vietnam?

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[Photos] A Look Into the Ultramodern Side of Saigon With the 'Concerto House'

Just a short drive away from downtown Saigon, the Concerto House epitomizes the city’s contemporary school of thought when it comes to architecture.

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[Photos] Inside Saigon's Gritty 'Vertical Villages'

Is "out with the old, in with the new" the new motto when it comes to Saigon's real estate scene?

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VTN Architects Bring Vietnam's Bamboo Design to China in Massive Restaurant Project

Vietnam's architect extraordinaire is adding his signature design style to various international destinations.

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[Photos] Chau Doc's 'Corrugated Metal' Home by the River

After a makeover, a once-precarious home in Chau Doc has been transformed into a contemporary home without looking out of place in a traditional riverside neighborhood.