This project involves the renovation of a mid-sized apartment building, which spans the ground floor, two main floors, and an attic level. The goal is to convert the existing space into rental apartments, maximizing usable area within the limited footprint. A key challenge is to design the renovated sections with simple, block-like forms that are easy to construct yet visually distinctive, appealing particularly to young tenants. Additionally, the owner emphasizes maximizing green space throughout the renovation.
The architect’s proposal focuses on transforming the interior with lightweight structures and reconfiguring entrances and staircases for better flow. Using lightweight materials reduces both material and labor costs. The renovation includes nine rental apartment suites arranged as follows:
First Floor: Garage, reception area, and one apartment suite
Second and Third Floors: Three apartment suites per floor, each with private bathrooms and spacious open living areas
Attic Floor: Two oversized VIP apartments featuring dry cleaning areas
△ Analysis chart
The primary materials used in this project include iron frames, cement boards, iron walls, and glass. These materials facilitate flexible spatial layouts and straightforward construction. The colorful building blocks are oriented in varying directions to create dynamic visual patterns, effectively concealing the original concrete columns and structural elements. The six apartment suites on the second and third floors each contain a bedroom, wardrobe, and kitchen, skillfully integrated into compact, functional units.
The renovated apartments feature dual facades, with balconies on both sides. While the lower-floor apartments exude youthful energy, the two attic lofts offer a more minimalist and raw aesthetic. The attic includes a traditional sloped roof, exposing the truss structure. These loft apartments overlook a suspended garden that spans the entire building, creating a mini penthouse atmosphere. Residents here can enjoy scenic mountain views of the city of Bolton.
The interiors are furnished with wooden pieces to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Walls are painted gray, while the facade’s lower section is reinforced with rust-colored iron sheets, adding a strong visual contrast that highlights the colorful central building blocks.
Design Drawings
△ Ground Floor Plan
△ First Floor Plan
△ Second Floor Plan
△ Third Floor Plan
△ Fourth Floor Plan
△ Roof Plan
Project Information
Project Type: Apartment
Location: Vung Tau, Vietnam
Architectural Design: H.2
Area: 112 m²
Year: 2020
Photographer: Quang Dam
Suppliers: Toto, AutoDesk, Kelvin & Lux, Moc Gia Phat, TOA, Trimble Navigation, Xinfa
Design Team: Tran Van Huynh, Nguyen Thi Xuanhai, Do Trang Nhan Ki, Shreevardhan Joshi, Zhou Minh Tiyan, Nguyen Van Hhoa, Tran Van Ha
Client: Mr. Dinh
Ironwork: Mr. An
Text Editor: Nguyen Thi Xuan Hai
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