The interior design of Refico’s new head office in Ho Chi Minh City reflects the level of sophistication and precision the real estate developer is delivering in projects across Vietnam.
The interior design of Refico’s new head office in Ho Chi Minh City reflects the level of sophistication and precision the real estate developer is delivering in projects across Vietnam. Incorporating both local and international design influences, the office is homage to the growing contemporary face of the region.
Decor and furnishings combine both the natural and industrial, the traditional and the modern; all in balanced opposition. Exposed ceilings reveal the building’s services, working to bring a sense of airiness and space that interplays well with its gritty aesthetic. Coated in white, the full industrial effect is kept muted and respectful when featured against the more natural and organic elements. Fire services in vivid red add a pop of colour to the blank canopy.
Finely detailed orthogonal marble reception counters give a sculptural quality to the initial greeting space, with a single monolithic block sheared off to create a display case for models of Refico’s latest developments. The clean lines and cool tones juxtapose warm textured timber to the periphery. A field of eclectic wait seating surrounds the welcome desks imparting informal chic to the formal edge.
Elsewhere, other furnishings embody similar contrasts. The lighter shades found in marble floorings, cabinetry and timber furniture emphasise both space and luminosity. An abundance of solid, straight forms directs the eye towards specially curated furniture. Lush greenery proudly stands out among sleek glass coffee tables, geometric beech stools and bespoke work benches. A lustrous stretched polymer ceiling hovers over the formal boardroom with an imposing hardwood meeting table while adjacent plush leather banquette seating pods proffer comfortable spaces for more casual meetings. Shadowy marble flooring combines with an inky wall of mirror to establish a cozy breakout space contrasting the lighter tones throughout the work zone.
The new office fit out seeks to reinforce Refico’s forward thinking real estate ambitions. Given the scale and quality of the developer’s completed projects, this reinvigorated ambience aims to foster world class developments that are anchored in local knowledge, capitalising on great future potential ventures in this growing powerhouse nation.
YEAR
2018
STATUS
Complete
CLIENT
Refico
LOCATION
Ho Chi Minh City, VTN
SCALE
600m2
DISCIPLINE
Commercial
EXPERTISE
Interior Design
Photographer: Hiroyuki Oki
Professionals used in
Refico
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DKO
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DKO is a multi-disciplinary, award-winning design practice centred on creating ingenious spaces that are driven by the needs of the user, site opportunities and the dynamic process of translating design intent into built outcomes. Founded in 2000 by Principal Koos de Keijzer, its operations have expanded from Melbourne to studios in Sydney, Perth, Auckland, Ho Chi Minh City, and Brisbane. DKO has remained committed to the same underlying principles since day one. Its multiple teams spread across the Asia-Pacific region are solidly united behind the same grounded and humble approach taken to each project, big or small.
Keeping minds open to any possibility, DKO always focuses on finding the best idea, regardless of where it came from. By encouraging the personal growth of each individual within the organisation, DKO plans to become a globally oriented entity, consistently forging ahead in both business and creative objectives. DKO embraces the role of architecture in shaping a more sustainable future. As a practice, it never loses sight of the most fundamental quality that connects all great design – people. Through human understanding and nurture, DKO seeks to continually maximise its potential and deliver architecture at its utmost excellence.
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