Located within Dong Da district, Hanoi, the newly constructed gallery and lighting showroom uses a perforated terracotta façade to create a simple yet significant impact on the surrounding landscape.

© Hiroyuki Oki

Architects: Vo Trong Nghia Architects

Location: Ngõ 850 ???ng Láng, Láng Th??ng, ??ng ?a, Hà N?i, Vietnam

Architect In Charge: Vo Trong Nghia Architects + Takashi Niwa

Principal Architect: Vo Trong Nghia + Takashi Niwa

Design Team: Nguyen Thi Thoa, Koji Yamamoto, Dao Sy Dung

Area: 383.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Hiroyuki Oki, Trieu Chien

Client: Fortune-Nano Electrical Company (Nanoco)
Contractor: Dai Dung JSC

Interior Contractor: T.S.I. Vietnam Co. Ltd.

© Hiroyuki Oki

Located within Dong Da district, Hanoi, the newly constructed gallery and lighting showroom uses a perforated terracotta façade to create a simple yet significant impact on the surrounding landscape.

© Hiroyuki Oki

The gallery is located on the top floor overlooking a large neighbouring tree, while the slit skylights expose the roof garden. This offers a space for architects and design professionals to interact.

Longitudinal Section

Upon entering the building, visitors are greeted with a large void. The showroom...