Material Masterstroke!

Studio Semba Vietnam’s Mamoru Maeda makes a quaint exploration of materials crafting an intriguing façade for this bistro in Hanoi… Located on a lively street, an arresting elevation becomes a pivotal feature of this bistro, invitingly hinting at an exploratory world within. The captivating interplay of brick and glass constitutes an arched composition perfectly framing the bustle of the compact 121-square-foot restaurant inside. Suspended on iron pipes that snake across the front to emphasize horizontality, the terracotta bricks float, almost weightless, crafting a new spin on their intrinsic material nature. Natural light seeps in through the joints, perfectly connecting yet […]