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2x2 Office
2x2 Office
Hanoi, Vietnam
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2x2 Office
Hanoi, Vietnam
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2025
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
BUDGET
$10K - 50K
The office is a thoughtful adaptive reuse of a 19th-century French villa in Hanoi Old Quarter, where historic character is carefully preserved and paired with contemporary design. From the beginning, we understood that the building did not need to be corrected or modernized in a conventional sense. Its value lay in its material memory—the exposed brick walls, worn window frames, and generous proportions shaped by time reflect the building’s age.
Inserted within this old shell are precise, modern interventions. The layout balances transparency and privacy, allowing natural light to flow deep into the space. Imperfections are left exposed, ensuring the building’s history remains legible. Rather than erasing traces of the past, we introduced a contemporary architectural language that is precise, restrained and clearly distinguishable from the existing fabric. Glass partitions divide functions without interrupting light or spatial continuity, allowing the office to feel open and fluid while still organized. Black steel frames and natural light contrast sharply with the rough brick, emphasizing the difference between old craftsmanship and modern industrial expression. Together, these interventions create an open and fluid workspace without compromising functionality.
The black-and-white checkered stone floor acts as a unifying element throughout the office - a classical European interior while reinforcing the office’s contemporary discipline. Most pieces of furniture are made of plywood, chosen deliberately to soften the atmosphere, balancing the hardness of stone, glass, and metal while making the workspace both professional and humane. Above, the original high curved ceiling remains untouched, preserving the villa’s spatial generosity and historic character. This vertical openness not only enhances natural light and air circulation, but also creates a calm, contemplative atmosphere in which contemporary interventions sit quietly beneath the enduring presence of the original architecture. Meeting spaces are intimate yet precise. A oval quartz stone table placed near tall windows becomes a focal point, creates a tranquil, shared setting that encourages discussion rather than presentation.
Natural light plays a central role in shaping the atmosphere of the office. Tall windows on multiple sides allow light from different angles to shift throughout the day, creating a constantly changing interior environment. Working within this historic structure constantly reminds us that architecture exists beyond trends and immediacy. Glass walls allow light to travel freely, while reflections multiply spatial depth. At certain moments, it becomes difficult to distinguish where one room ends and another begins—reflecting the fluid nature of architectural work.
Ultimately, the office demonstrates how adaptive reuse can honor history while supporting modern life, proving that architecture does not need to choose between preservation and innovation. The building will continue to age as we continue to work, adjust and adapt within it.
Inserted within this old shell are precise, modern interventions. The layout balances transparency and privacy, allowing natural light to flow deep into the space. Imperfections are left exposed, ensuring the building’s history remains legible. Rather than erasing traces of the past, we introduced a contemporary architectural language that is precise, restrained and clearly distinguishable from the existing fabric. Glass partitions divide functions without interrupting light or spatial continuity, allowing the office to feel open and fluid while still organized. Black steel frames and natural light contrast sharply with the rough brick, emphasizing the difference between old craftsmanship and modern industrial expression. Together, these interventions create an open and fluid workspace without compromising functionality.
The black-and-white checkered stone floor acts as a unifying element throughout the office - a classical European interior while reinforcing the office’s contemporary discipline. Most pieces of furniture are made of plywood, chosen deliberately to soften the atmosphere, balancing the hardness of stone, glass, and metal while making the workspace both professional and humane. Above, the original high curved ceiling remains untouched, preserving the villa’s spatial generosity and historic character. This vertical openness not only enhances natural light and air circulation, but also creates a calm, contemplative atmosphere in which contemporary interventions sit quietly beneath the enduring presence of the original architecture. Meeting spaces are intimate yet precise. A oval quartz stone table placed near tall windows becomes a focal point, creates a tranquil, shared setting that encourages discussion rather than presentation.
Natural light plays a central role in shaping the atmosphere of the office. Tall windows on multiple sides allow light from different angles to shift throughout the day, creating a constantly changing interior environment. Working within this historic structure constantly reminds us that architecture exists beyond trends and immediacy. Glass walls allow light to travel freely, while reflections multiply spatial depth. At certain moments, it becomes difficult to distinguish where one room ends and another begins—reflecting the fluid nature of architectural work.
Ultimately, the office demonstrates how adaptive reuse can honor history while supporting modern life, proving that architecture does not need to choose between preservation and innovation. The building will continue to age as we continue to work, adjust and adapt within it.
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