Project name: The Motts Home
Interior design: Luke Nguyen Lab
Design team: Luke Nguyen, Phương Lâm, Trọng Vượng, Phạm Nam
Location: Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Photo: Abluebird Photography
Plant: Palmkin Garden
Year: 2023
Project description from design firms Luke Nguyen Lab
The existing framework of the apartment features a beautiful open atrium space, overlooking Red River in Hanoi with a kitchen that has already been renovated. However, due to large west-facing glass windows without any blind combined with small & inadequate air conditioning system, the apartment was hot and stuffy with poor ventilation. The current lighting system also required an upgrade.
The strengths of the apartment include a strikingly bright open plan living and panoramic views from all rooms. The owners also have a keen sense of style and aesthetics, and have a collection of beautiful décor items gathered from their travels around the world.
Our team proposed installing a large-capacity Multi air conditioning system to adequately cool the open-plan living area and the adjacent hallway. Instead of concealing the air conditioning units with drywall, they are exposed, enhancing the industrial aesthetics that the homeowner prefers. We also added automatic blinds combined with the existing tinted glass to block the sunlight from the west-facing glass panes. The polished concrete floors and industrial-style furnishings are in harmony with the overall aesthetics of the apartment. The apartment’s strengths are maximized, including creating a bed area combined with a seating area and a workstation in the bedroom to fully enjoy the view of the Red River. Additionally, new features such as a gym and a sauna have been added to provide a five-star hotel experience at home.
The apartment style is a blend of rugged and strong Industrial style (in the living room and common areas) combined with the warm and gentle style of Luke Nguyen Lab (clearly seen in the new bedroom area), creating a subtle contrast between the spaces. A large fern placed in the center of the living room becomes a strong visual focal point in the area, complemented by small green accents throughout to soften the space.
