Located in the heart of Long Thanh, a bustling town in southern Vietnam that is experiencing rapid growth due to a significant international airport project, the  Keeng Seafood Restaurant complex offers conference halls, private dining rooms, a kitchen, a restroom, and a bamboo hall. The bamboo hall is unique and stands out with its gently curved boat-shaped thatched roof, supported by bamboo structures that resemble nipa palms, a common riverside plant in southern Vietnam.
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The ground floor layout of the bamboo hall is simple, with a maximum capacity of 180 guests. It is strategically located for easy access and seamless connection to the adjoining house. The Keeng Seafood Restaurant owner assigned the architects to create a unique and recognizable architectural design for the complex. The focus was on using environmentally friendly materials, and the construction process was expected to be quick. © Hyroyuki Oki
The Keeng Seafood Restaurant’s Design Concept
To meet the necessary criteria, both the structural and decorative elements incorporate bamboo, specifically the “solid bamboo” species, also known as “iron bamboo” in southern Vietnam. This species is popular due to its robust nature, making it highly suitable for construction. Traditionally, bamboo poles are utilized as posts, beams, or trusses, although there are certain limitations on span column steps. After exploring several structural options, a hyperbolic paraboloid...