De La Sól / Shadow是越南胡志明市的一个混合概念空间。这是一个由展览厅、咖啡馆、零售展示和永明保险(也是主要投资者)的客户体验中心组成的流动交叉点。实验室从成长的理念中汲取灵感–既参考了阳光人寿的品牌承诺,也参考了蓬勃发展的胡志明市–来设计空间中的不同体量。

De La Sól / Shadow is a mixed-concept space in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. A fluid intersection of exhibition halls, cafe lounge, retail displays, and client experience center of Sun Life Insurance (also the primary investor). The Lab drew inspiration from the idea of growth — both a reference to Sun Life’s brand promise and the flourishing Ho Chi Minh City — to design different volumes in the space.

该设计将新的元素与旧的元素相融合。历史悠久的别墅外墙保持原样,与新的两层钢和玻璃结构形成对比,两个结构由一个富有表现力的环形楼梯连接。定制的旋转动感雕塑点缀在户外,作为一个遮阳解决方案和地标–以及一个成长的视觉隐喻。

The design layers new elements in view of the old. The historical villa facade stands untouched, in contrast to a new 2-story structure of steel and glass, with both structures connected by an expressive loop staircase. Bespoke rotating kinetic sculptures dot the outdoors, acting as a shading solution and a landmark — and a visual metaphor for growth.

在设计过程中,一个令人着迷的发现是老别墅的结构本身。
在拆除了外面的多个油漆灰泥层后,过去的拱门、每次翻新时使用的各种砖块类型以及建筑的百年历史都被揭示出来。建筑的历史被镌刻在每一块砖上,成为城市文化遗产的见证。

A captivating discovery during the design process was the old villa’s structure itself. 
After removing multiple paint-plaster layers outside, arch gates from the past, various brick types used in each renovation, and the building’s century-old history, were all revealed. The building’s history is etched into every brick, a testament to the city’s cultural heritage.

材料的选择是由别墅提供的。在保留原有的砖块和木梁的基础上,设计师选择了不锈钢作为视觉对比,并在越南的雨季中保持耐用。

Material selection is informed by the villa. Keeping the original brickwork and wooden beams, the designers chose stainless steel for visual contrast and durability throughout Vietnam’s rainy season.

以环形楼梯为框架的室外平台,为聚会提供了一个焦点、

为De La Sol的各种项目提供了一个多用途的大厅。楼梯反过来又成为不同活动的观景台、

成为下面和周围发生的不同活动的一个观景台。

The outdoor deck, framed by the loop staircase, provides a focal point for gatherings,

providing a multi-use lobby for the various programs at De La Sol. The staircase, in turn,

becomes a viewing deck for the different activities happening below and around it.

Architects: The Lab Saigon
Area : 1500 m²
Year : 2022
Photographs :Chimnon Studio
Manufacturers : B+ Furniture, District Eight Design, Zero Furniture
Lead Architects : Hung Le, Tram Dang
Contractor : DB Plus Creative Interior
Creative Director : Tuan Le
Spatial Designers : Hiep Tran
Account Director : Phuong Anh Nguyen
Account Manager : Anh Nguyen
Documentation Team : Xuan Phan
Country : Vietnam