New York designer Huy Bui turned to studios and brands based in Brooklyn to create the verdant interiors for this Vietnamese restaurant in the borough's Greenpoint neighbourhood.

Bui was responsible for the overall interior design and build for Di An Di, which translates as "let's go eat!". It worked with consultant Michael Yarinsky on the decor.
The restaurant, which opened this month, was set up by owners Kim Hoang, Dennis Ngo and Tuan Bui ? a trio of first-generation Vietnamese-Americans. The aim is to provide traditional cuisine in a contemporary setting that looks and feels appropriate for New York.

"Di An Di transports us to the spirit of Dalat, a countryside north of Ho Chi Minh City, where city dwellers take refuge to the rolling hills and the lush landscapes," Bui told Dezeen. "The interior is meant to reflect the food and the culture of the restaurant itself ? fresh, bright, transportive and driven by community," added Hoang.

Greenpoint is an industrial neighbourhood north of Williamsburg that is growing increasingly trendy so, like many areas of Brooklyn, it is home to many design studio and brands.
Bui therefore did not have to look far for materials and products to complete the space, which is divided into two main zones.

In the bright dining area, brickwork is painted white and daylight floods in through skylights. Custom banquettes that line the walls were fabricated at A/D/O ? a creative venue backed by car brand MINI that...