FACILITIES IN GREEN SPACES IN THE CITY
Starting out as an architect, Ms. Tran Kim Ngan (CEO of The Vibes) dreamed of building an architectural work where the functions of the work meet all basic to advanced needs. The Vibes project has an area of 1500 m2was formed based on this idea, receiving up to 7 architectural awards from prestigious architectural organizations: Achitizer A+ Awards 2022, Architecture Masterprize 2021, International Architecture Awards 2022, IDA Design Awards 2021, The Architecture Community 2021, World Architecture Community 2022, Ashui Awards 2021.
Greenery is present everywhere in The Vibes campus.
Sharing about the origin of creating a comprehensive space, the female director said that in Saigon there are not many convenient green spaces that help reduce the stress of many people who have to work all day among concrete blocks. "People do not have many choices for a place to rest at noon, so they often take a quick break at the office or in the surrounding cafes. The 'ecosystem' The Vibes was born, a green space, providing many services: cuisine, event - meeting organization, art space... to meet the diverse needs of everyone", Ms. Kim Ngan shared.
Talking more about the inspiration to create The Vibes space, Ms. Kim Ngan shared: "During the pandemic, we had to spend a lot of time at home watching flowers and plants grow brilliantly. We asked ourselves the question of where we would find that green space in big cities like Hanoi or Saigon when everything returned to normal. We solved that question by building The Vibes."
THE VIBES, AN EMOTIONAL INVITATION FROM THE SOPHISTICATED
The Vibes was formed from the concept of emotions, operated on the care and dedication of the team. "We want to create the most emotions for customers right from the moment they step into The Vibes". The architecture - landscape - interior of The Vibes space is seamless to create a consistent emotion for customers when they come here.
Transitioning planning makes customers "mentally prepared" for many interesting changes.
First of all, we must mention the organization of the transitional space. Before entering the main space, visitors will pass through the "buffer" of the front hall from the gate, then stride through the side entrance to enter the garden. "This idea is inherited from the legacy left by our ancestors, about creating a buffer space so that people can "prepare mentally" before going straight into the main space with many changes in air, temperature, and landscape", Ms. Ngan revealed.
The transition comes not only from the planning, but also from the continuity of soft green patches that bend from one space to another. If on the ground there are many types of shady woody trees interwoven, then on the wall there are many types of climbing plants that can withstand the sun, and on the rooftop there are countless types of ornamental plants, fruit trees... This calculation not only naturally expands the space of The Vibes, but also really brings fresh and cool air to the complex located in the center of District 2. This is also a highlight of this architectural work, inspiring customers to go outside to explore nature.
Bamboo curtains create the "brand" of The Vibes.
The emotional invitation comes not only from the fresh air of many kinds of green plants, but also enhanced by the clear sounds of the "specialty" The Vibes. The "brand" curtain, which is a unique feature of this space, contains more than a functional story.
Initially, the idea of the sunshade was simply to reduce sunlight absorption to make the indoor space cooler. The process of researching, designing and building the project has made the curtain not simply reduce the heat from the sun. The bamboo strips consisting of 84,000 joints are connected together with a gap of 2-3 mm to create interesting sounds. At first glance, it looks like long straight bamboo trees, but this design is "broken" by joints to bring about a sound play, while solving the problem of material durability. Coincidentally, this creation is similar to the form and sound of "the vibes" - an ancient musical instrument that uses the principle of oscillation to create sound. The name The Vibes was born from that.
Not only does it have the ability to reduce heat absorption, the multi-functional curtain also does a good job of decoration and is an automatic "musical instrument" for the space.
It seems to come from the interaction of the bamboo strips, but the sound is actually created by the oscillation between two balls in each bamboo joint. When the wind passes, the bamboo strips vibrate, the balls inside hit each other, hit the bamboo wall, creating a sound like the sound of a flowing stream. Coming here on a sunny day, witnessing the sunlight playing through the leaves, passing through the gaps of the bamboo curtain and touching the floor, at the same time the vibrations resounding when the wind blows through, it is not an exaggeration to say that The Vibes has brought a symphony of emotions of sight, hearing and then touch.
The design and construction of the project always aim at the multi-functionality of each area. For example, the pond in the garden area is extended along the length of the restaurant, in addition to aesthetics, it also helps regulate the campus, creating temperature stability for the area. This pond can also be transformed into a stage on the water, suitable for programs and events held at The Vibes.
Wedding stage on the lake.
The Vibes is often chosen as a place to organize events and meetings.
Going inside, I was impressed by the variety of seating options. Not trying to maximize the number of seats, but aiming to place chairs with different styles and comfort levels to suit the individual needs of customers. Meeting and chatting with friends on the sofa, wanting to lie down to relax or needing to concentrate on work in a private enough space in The Vibes Cafe can all be met.
The space is private but airy thanks to the transparent glass that allows you to see the lush green garden and the natural light surrounding the building. However, solving the problem of echoes in this space is a difficult problem. The architect used natural bamboo bundles on the ceiling to decorate the space and help absorb sound when the restaurant is crowded.
The interior design is cozy, luxurious and emphasizes functionality in every area.
Discussing the architectural perspective, Ms. Kim Ngan quoted Craig Ellwood's saying: "The art of architecture is not about temporary trends, soaring figurativeism, extravagant amateurism or false sophistication, but it is a threshold where the value of the result of building a project cannot be measured." In that spirit, her design philosophy always originates from functionality. Design is a tool for Ms. Tran Kim Ngan to create comfort when entering the space of The Vibes.
Besides the obvious effects in The Vibes design, what makes this space attractive is the diverse services. This place also offers many space options for meetings and events both inside and outside with many high-end, modern equipment. In addition, The Vibes also owns a large space for events and art exhibitions.
Customers can flexibly change the space from inside to outside to create new energy for stressful meetings.
Space for organizing events, art exhibitions/
Not only the cafe, The Vibes campus also serves F&B in the Dining Area. This is also the place to serve food and drinks for parties and events at The Vibes space. Using fresh ingredients, along with sophisticated processing and beautiful decoration, the drinks, desserts or dishes that The Vibes brings have fresh and unique flavors. Each dish and drink is created after a period of testing, including diverse culinary experiences, so it brings a very special feeling to diners.
Dining Area at The Vibes.
The Char Grilled Hake is delicately prepared, with seductive flavors and impressive presentation.
