A new pavilion for Vietnam’s Van Don Airport recalls
the textures of mid-century Modernism and the rocky
mountains of nearby Ha Long Bay. Located directly on
the departures concourse, one of the main challenges for
the pavilion lay in balancing a sense of enclosure with the
need for product visibility.
Three solid walls which house the back-of-house and
display walls form the backbone of the pavilion, while
pigmented concrete screen blocks form a visually
transparent facade. A feature display for beauty products
is installed at the far end, illuminated from above by a
triangular skylight.
A zen-garden inspired stone paving pattern forms
the hotel dropoff. The simple juxtaposition between
the stone paving, water feature and large green wall
creates a natural and tranquil atmosphere upon guests’
arrival. At the hotel’s center is an open-air courtyard
which connects the ground floor to the floors above
both visually and physically. Not only does the atrium
provide access to retail and F&B, but it also hosts
events while maintaining a strong connection to the
surrounding natural environment.