Vietnam
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in Vietnam - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to Vietnam.
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‘Like using a metal detector and finding nuggets in history’: meet New York design studio Vy VoiAncient cultural traditions are reinterpreted in the work of designer Steffany Tran of Vy Voi, part of our ‘American Dreams’ series of five US studios whose founders embody a new generation of global creatives
By Diana Budds Published
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The lesser-known richness of Vietnamese modernist architecture exploredVietnamese modernist architecture may not be the most well-known strand of the midcentury style, but its vocabulary is rich, layered and thrilling; our guide explores the 20th-century style, its components and legacy
By Alexandra van der Essen Published
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Fairmont plants its first flag in Vietnam – we booked a stayFairmont Hanoi is a stylish, modern hub that fits the city’s warmth and liveliness like a glove
By Leandra Beabout Published
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Tired of your neighbours? Rent one of these luxurious villas off the beaten trackThese architectural retreats offer the perfect invitation to unplug and unwind, from a restored Tuscan farmhouse to a Vietnamese residence with its own private beach
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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In Vietnam, Amanoi’s most indulgent residence yet is almost hidden on an East Sea clifftopAman’s ‘place of peace’ in Vietnam introduces the Amanoi Ocean Pool Residence, an architectural feat complete with its own private beach and spa
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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Ever heard of a wellness-inclusive resort? Book this Vietnamese retreatEvery stay at Namia River Retreat includes traditional therapies, daily wellness rituals, and riverside cultural immersions
By Kee Foong Published
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Ten contemporary homes that are pushing the boundaries of architectureA new book detailing 59 visually intriguing and technologically impressive contemporary houses shines a light on how architecture is evolving
By Anna Solomon Published
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The Trip to Ho Chi Minh City: Vietnam’s sky-high, booming metropolisDiscover Ho Chi Minh City, where street food, historic alleyways and honking motorbikes now mix with skyscrapers, minimalist showrooms and upscale patisseries
By Joshua Zukas Published
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Take off with Wallpaper* June 2024: The Travel IssueThe Wallpaper* June 2024 Travel Issue is on sale now, ready to whisk you to the best of Ho Chi Minh City, Caracas’ modernist marvels, classy Canadian cabins, a Swiss sleep retreat, and more
By Bill Prince Published
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Hyatt Regency Danang — Danang, VietnamBy Sara Henrichs Last updated
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Vietnamese beaches get their moment in the sun with JW Marriott Emerald BayBy Daven Wu Last updated
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Pizza 4P’s — Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamBy Nga Hoang Last updated
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F-Coffee — Dong Hoi, VietnamBy David Paw Last updated
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Vo Trong Nghia designs Vietnamese shophouse with an artisanal twistVo Trong Nghia’s Bat Trang House breaks the traditional shophouse mould with two floors dedicated to commerce, several elevated gardens and a ceramic casing inspired by the owners’ artisanal heritage
By Joshua Zukas Last updated
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Cheering — Hanoi, VietnamBy David Paw Last updated
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Ho Chi Minh City’s bioclimatic architectureA trio of projects in Ho Chi Minh City showcase the best of bioclimatic architecture – buildings that harness the local climate for sustainability and human comfort
By Joshua Zukas Last updated
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Latticed ‘shophouse' in Vietnam by Tropical Spaceove a shop) and giving it a contemporary twist, Cuckoo House is a home for a family of four, situated on top of a coffee shop in Da Nang, Vietnam. It also represents perfectly the approach and sensibilities of its creators, Ho Chi Minh City-based practice Tropical Space. The studio, founded in 2012 by architects Trần Thị Ngụ Ngôn and Nguyễn Hải Long, responds to culture and climWorking with the typical Southeast Asian typology of the shophouse (a house abate in their designs, aiming to create spaces that reflect the users’ needs. In Cuckoo House, this involved composing three sculptural brick volumes placed on top of a rectangular base – each hosting different functions. Open areas link the different wings, uniting indoors and outdoors and allowing the breeze to flow in and cool the interior down during the tropical summer months.
By Tilly Macalister-Smith Last updated
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Amano’i — Ninh Thuan Province, VietnamBy Daven Wu Published

