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These annual rankings were last updated on January 16, 2025. Want to see your firm on next years list? Continue reading for more on how you can improve your studios ranking.Following the dramatic political changes of the 20th century, a branch of modernist thinking made its way to Vietnams architectural landscape. Locals began to embrace this new wave of modernist architecture as a form of self-expression that differentiated itself from past colonial design. Vietnamese architects found unique ways to express themselves in an increasingly international structural language. Concrete, glass and metal took precedence over the past favoring wood, and modern structures began to appear especially in Ho Chi Minh City which attracted foreign business, bolstering the countrys urbanization and featuring site-specific architecture and biophilic design.Like anywhere in the world, Vietnamese architecture is not only informed by its governance and faith but also the local climate. Regionally speaking, the architecture differs to accommodate specific climatic conditions. In the highlands and midlands, for example, one will find stilted homes that accommodate the regions rain-prone conditions, whereas traditional one-storied dwellings are found in the regions dryer lands. Such a hybrid blend of architectural styles and diverse topography makes for a fascinating yet widely diverse built environment.With so many architecture firms to choose from, its challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Vietnam based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.How are these architecture firms ranked?The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firms level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firms ranking, in order of priority:The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2024)The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2024)The number of projects selected as Project of the Day (2009 to 2024)The number of projects selected as Featured Project (2009 to 2024)The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2024)Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Vietnam architecture firms throughout the year.Without further ado, here are the 30 best architecture firms in Vietnam:31. Vo Huu Linh Architects Vo Huu Linh ArchitectsVHLArchitects is a consulting architecture design firm located in Vietnam. We work in all project stages from the conceptual idea to its development as well as all in the construction stage and supervision. VHLArchitects follow guidelines to ensure that all projects that are designed in high quality.Some of Vo Huu Linh Architectss most prominent projects include:Red Flower Coffee Shop, Hi Chu District, Da Nang, VietnamPHONGHOUSE Awaken the abandoned house Project, Cm L District, Da Nang, VietnamParametric Bench design, Hi Chu District, Da Nang, VietnamHOUSING FOR WORKER, Bnh Dng, tp. Th Du Mt, VietnamBF House, Da Nang, Vietnam The following statistics helped Vo Huu Linh Architects achieve 31st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 75 30. LVHQ LVHQLVHQ is an architecture studio based in Vietnam that specializes in residential and commercial architecture.Some of LVHQs most prominent projects include:F-coffee, ng Hi, VietnamO-House, tt. Lng, Lng, Ngh An, Vietnam The following statistics helped LVHQ achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 2 29. the bloom architects the bloom architectsThe Bloom Architects company specializes in designing and constructing residence, cafes, restaurants and hotels.Some of the bloom architects most prominent projects include:Tile House, Vietnamm, 60, Quang Trung, thnh ph Bo Lc, Vietnam117, VietnamNguyn, Bo Lc, Vietnam The following statistics helped the bloom architects achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 4 28. Nguyen Khai Architects & Associates Nguyen Khai Architects & AssociatesNguyen Khai Architects & Associates is an architecture and interior design studio based in Hue, Vietnam. Its work is centered around residential architecture.Some of Nguyen Khai Architects & Associates most prominent projects include:Labri, Hue, VietnamTiam, Hue, VietnamH.A House, Hue, VietnamNala, Hue, Vietnam% Arabica Ho Chi Minh City Roastery, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The following statistics helped Nguyen Khai Architects & Associates achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 5 27. MAS Architecture MAS ArchitectureEstablished in 2013 by Founding Principal and Design Director Nguyen Cong Thanh, MAS Architecture is a design studio operating in fields of project consulting, architectural design, interior design, landscape design, and product design. Our orientation is building a solution called \The Circle\ an ecological chain of services to create a cohesive spatial experience.MAS Architectures vision is pursuing the spirit of minimalist architecture, connecting the order of spaces, expressing the essence of light and structure. Our design philosophy is creating projects whose architecture conveys the spiritual essence of place and cultural identity of the region. With each step of development, we specialize in consulting high-rise buildings and hospitality projects.MAS Architecture consults and provides a comprehensive solution called The Circle in creating a project.Some of MAS Architectures most prominent projects include:STELLA Residence, Da Nang, VietnamDKS House, VietnamVIETSING Kindergarten and Elementary School, Vinh, VietnamM HSH, VietnamDRACO Hotel & Suite, Da Nang, Vietnam The following statistics helped MAS Architecture achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 10 26. Sunjin Vietnam Joint Venture Company Sunjin Vietnam Joint Venture CompanySunjin Vietnam Joint Venture Company was officially established in 2004 on the basis of a joint venture with Sunjin E&A Design Group (Korea). Currently, Sunjin Vietnam Joint Venture Company is one of the leading architectural design and urban planning consulting company in Vietnam. With the guidelines PROFESSIONALS CREATIVE DYNAMIC, in recent years, the company has built a large team of experts included native and international architects and engineers who had professional level and synchronous many design consultancy categories.Some of Sunjin Vietnam Joint Venture Companys most prominent projects include:Dich Vong Hau Kindergarten, Hanoi, VietnamSunflower Kindergarten, Hanoi, VietnamCau Giay Secondary School, Hanoi, VietnamTRAN DUY HUNG SECONDARY SCHOOL, Vietnam The following statistics helped Sunjin Vietnam Joint Venture Company achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: A+Awards Winner 1 Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 4 25. INFINITIVE ARCHITECTURE INFINITIVE ARCHITECTUREInfinitive Architecture is a professional practice founded in 2008. The firm has gained exposure as a prestigious design firm based in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam. Known for its expertise in architecture, interior design, planning, and landscape projects, the office has made significant progress in commercial, golf club, hospitality, residential, F&B, and venue design projects. In recent years, Infinitive Architecture has focused on environmentally friendly constructions, enhancing the quality of space with a direction towards Healthy Building concepts.The firm has been awarded numerous global design awards, with its works reflecting a commitment to improving the quality of life and lifestyle, and conveying a message of harmony with nature, energy saving, promotion of technology, easy access to greenery, and the inheritance of traditional values in architecture design.Some of INFINITIVE ARCHITECTUREs most prominent projects include:THE VIBES CO-SPACE, Qun 2, Thnh ph H Ch Minh, VietnamPHU HAI MANGROVE ECOLOGICAL PARK, Phan Thiet, VietnamXuan Thanh Golf Clubhouse, H Tnh, VietnamThe Indigo Driving Range, Bt Xt, Lo Cai, VietnamThe Nostalgia Hall, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The following statistics helped INFINITIVE ARCHITECTURE achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 5 24. CONG SINH ARCHITECTS Quang TranCongSinh is the creative team, in that each member has won the national and international architecture awards; has the best conditions to express their proficiency.With high responsibility, each project is teams dedication and seriously working with the wishing to create more nice architectural works for society. It is also to satisfy the passion and career love of every member of CongSinh.Customer satisfaction is the golden key to open our next success!Some of CONG SINH ARCHITECTS most prominent projects include:The Gills, H Ch Minh, VietnamKaleidoscope, Ho Chi Minh, VietnamVegetable Trellis, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The following statistics helped CONG SINH ARCHITECTS achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 3 23. SILAA SILAASILAA architects is a Vietnamese architecture studio, based in the city of Hu. the firm focuses primarily on residential and hospitality projects.Some of SILAAs most prominent projects include:SAHI W&D, Hue, VietnamSahi Homestay Retreat, Hue, VietnamHachi Homestay & Spa / Hachi Lily House, VietnamHachi Homestay & Spa / Hachi Pomelo House, Vietnam The following statistics helped SILAA achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 4 22. Chi.Arch Chi.ArchChi.Arch is an innovative Aachitecture, interior, landscape design studio in Vietnam led by principal architects Mr. Truong Minh Tung and Mrs. Ho Nguyen Thuy Quynh. The company was born in Quy Nhon, Vietnam in 2019, but we work in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. We are a small team with around 10 members. Architecture is a profession with many advantages when working online, so we organize work with many partners in the localities where the works are built in order to control and supervise them. We focus on building all kinds of houses, schools, libraries, resorts, cafes and restaurants, service works and more with the goal of bringing nature into the building through light, trees and ventilation.Some of Chi.Archs most prominent projects include:LN-House, VietnamQH-Villa, Qui Nhn, VietnamWATER BOTTLING PLANT, Nha Trang, VietnamPOPTECH-OFFICE, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamVOOC Village, Vietnam The following statistics helped Chi.Arch achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 8 21. Space+ Architecture Space+ ArchitectureSpace+ Architecture is an architecture firm based in Vietnam. Its work includes mainly residential projects.Some of Space+ Architectures most prominent projects include:Flexible Facade House, Can Tho, VietnamSun house, VietnamVilla D15, VietnamK-Villa+, Vietnam3become1 House, Vietnam The following statistics helped Space+ Architecture achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 8 20. mw archstudio mw archstudioMW archstudio is a practice based in Ho Chi Minh city, Nha Trang city, and Hue city, Vietnam. The firm offers professional services in masterplanning, architecture and interior design.Some of mw archstudios most prominent projects include:Thao Ho Home Furnishings, VietnamNatural breeze & lighting symphony, Nha Trang, VietnamThe flow of time, Hue, Vietnam204 House, Nha Trang, VietnamLotus House, Hue, Vietnam The following statistics helped mw archstudio achieve 20th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: A+Awards Winner 1 Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 7 19. CTA Creative Architects CTA - Creative ArchitectsCTA stands for Creative Architects, was founded in 2018, is a group of young architects, architectural activities with the spirit of learning and promoting creativity, in order to create experiences, interesting in the architectural space. Besides architectural activities, CTA also has academic, research and creative activities to create solutions to overcome outstanding issues of society today.Some of CTA Creative Architects most prominent projects include:Am house, Cn Giuc, Vietnam2Hien, Ty Ninh, VietnamC6, Dong Nai, VietnamWallhouse, Bien Hoa, VietnamT house, D An, Vietnam The following statistics helped CTA - Creative Architects achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 8 18. Inrestudio InrestudioInrestudio is an architectural design studio based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Led by a Japanese architect Kosuke Nishijima, the studio aims to discover new architecture specific to Vietnamese culture based on international perspectives. The studios design philosophy is represented by its name in re, which can be interpreted as in relation. As it signifies, the studio engages itself in not only what we design but also what we design about, valuing the understanding of environment where each project is situated, in order to propose longstanding designs in the rapidly growing society.Some of Inrestudios most prominent projects include:The Kaleidoscope, Quang Binh Province, VietnamThe Gamelle, Quang Binh Province, VietnamThe Proscenium, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamThe Rouge, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamThe Sauvage, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The following statistics helped Inrestudio achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: A+Awards Winner 2 Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 5 17. 23o5 Studio 23o5 StudioWe, the young architects with enthusiasm of creative labour, with a strong heart and a violent passion, always cherished to create the novel projects and the worth spaces.Some of 23o5 Studios most prominent projects include:Lc House, Tn An, Th Du Mt, VietnamUp2green, Li Thiu, tx. Thun An, VietnamThe Memory, Tn An, tp. Th Du Mt, VietnamThe Longcave, Tr n, Tr n, Vnh Long, VietnamBQ-17, Bnh Chnh, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam The following statistics helped 23o5 Studio achieve 17th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 6 16. 85 Design 85 Design85 Design is an architecture studio in DaNang city, Vietnam, whose work is centered around residential architecture.Some of 85 Designs most prominent projects include:VUx House, Da Nang, VietnamWaves House, Tam K, VietnamTH house, Da Nang, VietnamMilos House, Da Nang, Vietnam85 coffee house, Sn Tr, Nng, Vietnam The following statistics helped 85 Design achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 7 15. Pham Huu Son Architects Pham Huu Son ArchitectsLed by Pham Huu Son Architect, the PHSA team is young, dynamic, with a range of personal interests and specialities. We focused about simplicity, modernity and sustainable green architecture.Some of Pham Huu Son Architects most prominent projects include:Bi House, A green resort at home! , Nha Trang, VietnamSanto by the Sea villa, Ninh Ha, VietnamSanto by the sea Villa (final version), Ninh Ha, VietnamSkyGarden House, Nha Trang, VietnamLieden Homestay, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The following statistics helped Pham Huu Son Architects achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 8 14. KIENTRUC O Hiroyuki OkiKIENTRUC O is an architectural firm based in HCMC, Vietnam. Lead by a dynamic duo DAM VU and ANNI LE. Its mission is to create architecture that facilitates and embrace a coherent symbiosis between human and the environment. The firm seeks for architectural manifestation as a collective result of keen observations and thoughtful application of local architecture, its people and their cultural tradition, all of which to achieve a harmonious relationship that satisfy human needs and stimulate coexistence between human and the natural ecology.Some of KIENTRUC Os most prominent projects include:B MON PRESCHOOL The idea of a connecting station, Sn La, VietnamCHUON CHUON KIM 2 KINDERGARTEN, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamHOUSE 304, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamCHUON CHUON KIM KINDERGARTEN, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamLayerscape-VAS Office, Da Nang, Vietnam The following statistics helped KIENTRUC O achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: A+Awards Winner 2 Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 8 13. Block Architects Block ArchitectsAt Block Architects, we undertake a complete solution, covering all stages of design. We actualize projects that possess sustainable values, tremendous vitality and satisfy the human demand for harmony and respect.Some of Block Architects most prominent projects include:OldMeetsNew House, Tr Vinh, VietnamDuyen Casa II, Cao Lnh, VietnamVegan House, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamLee&Tee House, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamTHE GAPS APARTMENT, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The following statistics helped Block Architects achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 5 Total Projects 5 12. 07BEACH 07BEACH07BEACH was founded by in 2011 Joe Chikamori, who moved to Vietnam from Japan to grow his practice. He enjoys the freedom to experiment with architecture in Vietnam. Chikamori oversees every part of the design process, which ensures good work is produced for his clients every time.Some of 07BEACHs most prominent projects include:Cheese Tart Shop BAKE in Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamSushi restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City, H Ch Minh, VietnamRamen Bar SuzukiHouse in Kyoto, Kyoto, JapanHouse Renovation In Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The following statistics helped 07BEACH achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: A+Awards Winner 2 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 7 11. atelier tho.A atelier tho.Aatelier tho.A was founded in 2015. Here, every day we share our belief in a no-architectural architectural practice. Architecture retreats behind, as a background, on which activities are freely shown and life continues proliferating. For us, architecture is part of an ecosystem. Its focus is on architectural practice by interrelated activities, including theoretical research (Alab), interior design studios (S.norm) and materials manufacturing (Xay Solution), etc. In particular, at the beginning of each project, Alab provides the database and direction for the designs. At the end of the chain, S.norm utilizes the built space as a given context from which unique and conceptually rich interior products would be created.Some of atelier tho.As most prominent projects include:Dali office, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamFA house, Dalat, VietnamTien Giang house, Tien Giang, VietnamGammas office renovation, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamLib house, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The following statistics helped atelier tho.A achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 7 10. Nghia-Architect Nghia-ArchitectNghia-Architect was founded in Hanoi in 2016. We are a young and creative architectural firm dedicated to creating sustainable architecture and high quality designs. We approach our design through both Asian and European principles in order to create a contemporary Vietnamese architectural language.Some of Nghia-Architects most prominent projects include:Maison A, VietnamMaison T, Hanoi, VietnamMaison TL, Hanoi, VietnamMAISON Q, Hong Mai, Hanoi, VietnamVilla LP, Ba V, Hanoi, Vietnam The following statistics helped Nghia-Architect achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 10 9. AD+studio AD+studioAD+studio is a small architectural firm expressing the pride of Vietnamese cultural identity through its design. Not paying attention to generating a unique architectural language, our buildings integrate the abundance of construction context with the differences in the users lifestyle habits. Diversified local culture and lifestyle of each individual which are aroused and conveyed to the main works are the rich sources defining the characteristics of our architectures. We would like to draw the vitality of the works: colorful and motive as always.Some of AD+studios most prominent projects include:THE UMBRELLA, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamStacking-Roof House, Thi Nguyn, VietnamBACKYARD house, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamBOUNDARY house, Binh Duong, VietnamSTACKING BOX, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The following statistics helped AD+studio achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 12 8. a21 studio a21 studioEstablished in 2009, a small group of designers wishes to bring their conception of life to the surroundings by architecture.Some of a21 studios most prominent projects include:The Tent 1, Natural Heritage Area Trang, VietnamThe Cloud, Natural Heritage Area Trang, VietnamThe Tent 2, Natural Heritage Area Trang, VietnamSaigon House, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamThe Nest, Binh Duong, Vietnam The following statistics helped a21 studio achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 7 Total Projects 12 7. 1+1>2 Architects 1+1>2 Architects1+1>2 was founded in 2015 by Hoang Thuc Hao. We are a reality-focused firm dedicated to providing exceptional and personalized design services. Our work aims to make a lasting contribution to the urban and natural context by challenging, provoking and exciting. We pay great attention to our material choices and the influence of light in architecture.Some of 1+1>2 Architects most prominent projects include:Chieng Yen Community House, Mc Chu, Sn La, VietnamDao School, Lao Cai, VietnamMothers House , Sn Ty, VietnamBottle Sail, Sn, Haiphong, VietnamCam Thanh Community House, tp. Hi An, Vietnam The following statistics helped 1+1>2 Architects achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 8 Total Projects 9 6. MIA Design Studio MIA Design StudioMIA Design Studio is an innovative master planning, architecture, and interior design studio in Asia and was leading by Mr. Nguyen Hoang Manh as principal architect. The company was born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in 2003. Presently, MIA Design Studio employs 50 regular members of staff, among which are architects, landscape architects, interior designers and technicians. Furthermore, the company frequently collaborates with various freelance associates (civil engineers, mechanical engineers, lightning and acoustic consultants, graphic and textile designers, artists, etc.), who are selectively incorporated in the composition of the design team, accordingly to the specific requirements of the project.The team of architects and designers with great admirers of the modernist movement seeks to fulfill the difficult task of rethinking and giving continuity to this iconic generation.Some of MIA Design Studios most prominent projects include:Naman Retreat Pure Spa, Da Nang, VietnamVilla Tan Dinh, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamWyndham Phu Quoc, Phu Quoc, VietnamSky House, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamThe Straw, Th c, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The following statistics helped MIA Design Studio achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: A+Awards Winner 4 A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 8 Total Projects 10 5. idee architects Vietnam idee architects VietnamPrincipal Architects Tran Ngoc Linh, Nguyen Huy Hai. Established in 2010, Idee Architect is a professional company in architectural, interior, resort and house design. The main goal of the company is: to become the first class architect company and bring Vietnamese Architecture to the World. Design perspective: Simplicity, focusing on the pure beauty and simplicity. IDEE practices to design on the projects with the scale ranging from small to large. We always look towards nature and are interested in the affection of the design on environment improvement as well as the humans awareness. Through many years, we have won many honor awards and many of our projects are published in newspapers worldwide.Some of idee architects Vietnams most prominent projects include:Kabuchin Penthouse, Hanoi, VietnamMian Farm Cottage, Kim Sn, Sn Ty, H Ni, VietnamHouse under the Pines, Hanoi, VietnamCam Hai House, Cam Ranh, VietnamVH6 House, Hanoi, Vietnam The following statistics helped idee architects Vietnam achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 11 Total Projects 22 4. MM++ Architects / MIMYA MM++ Architects / MIMYAFrom traditional to contemporary architecture, from high end to low cost solutions, from small to XXL scale, our practice is based on three core principles: create beautiful space for everyday life, stay free of ready-made solutions, and embrace a collaborative creative process.My An Pham Thi, Architect, graduated from University of Hanoi. After more than 10 years of practice in different international architecture offices she founded Mimya co. ( MM++ architects ) in Ho Chi Minh City in 2009 with the continuing goal to design an architecture, affordable, adapted to its environment, taking advantage of the tropical weather conditions and bringing to its inhabitants a unique living experience, close to nature. Michael Charruault, Architect, graduated from the French architecture school Paris-Belleville.Some of MM++ Architects / MIMYAs most prominent projects include:Go Vap House, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamSTONE HOUSE, Nha Trang, VietnamPattern House, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamD2 Town House, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamOceanique Villas, Phan Thiet, Vietnam The following statistics helped MM++ Architects / MIMYA achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: Featured Projects 11 Total Projects 15 3. TROPICAL SPACE TROPICAL SPACETROPICAL SPACE is an architecture firm based in Ho Chi Minh city, founded by architect Nguyen Hai Long and Tran Thi Ngu Ngon. We are specialized in designing and planning from master planning, urban design, architecture, landscape and interior design. With a deep understanding in Vietnams culture and climate, Tropical Space is committed to encouraging the clients toward the use of environmentally friendly, building practices and sustainable material selection. Tropical Space is confident to satisfy clients with innovative and unique designs while ensuring to deliver the projects on time and budget.Some of TROPICAL SPACEs most prominent projects include:Terra Cotta Studio, Quang Nam Province, VietnamORGANICARE SHOWROOM, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamTERMITARY HOUSE, Da Nang, VietnamLONG AN HOUSE, Long An Province, VietnamCUCKOO HOUSE, Da Nang, Vietnam The following statistics helped TROPICAL SPACE achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: A+Awards Winner 3 Featured Projects 10 Total Projects 14 2. H&P Architects H&P ArchitectsH&P Architects (HPA) was established in Vietnam in 2009 by architect groups, engineers, planners and project managers. H&P Architects goal is to provide professional solutions to customers. This is demonstrated through multiple investment categories: office, residential, hotel, resort, hospital, private housing, planning and urban design as well as industrial, educational and infrastructure. H&P Architects is committed to meeting the needs and wants of each individual customer with a total solution to satisfy the highest standards of quality projects as well as economic efficiency.Some of H&P Architects most prominent projects include:Brick Cave, VietnamCheering restaurant, Hanoi, VietnamToigetation, Cao Bang, VietnamBE friendly space, VietnamBlooming Bamboo Home, H Ni, Vietnam The following statistics helped H&P Architects achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: A+Awards Winner 6 A+Awards Finalist 3 Featured Projects 11 Total Projects 18 1. Vo Trong Nghia Architects Hiroyuki OkiEstablished in 2006, VTN Architects (Vo Trong Nghia Architects) is a leading architectural practice in Vietnam with offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. All employees work closely on cultural, residential and commercial projects around the world. By experimenting with light, wind and water, as well as using natural and local materials, VTN Architects uses contemporary design vocabulary to explore new ways to create architecture.Some of Vo Trong Nghia Architects most prominent projects include:Featured image: Stepping Park House, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamNocenco Cafe, Vinh, VietnamTorus HouseBinh House, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamStepping Park House, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam The following statistics helped Vo Trong Nghia Architects achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Vietnam: A+Awards Winner 2 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 14 Total Projects 18 Why Should I Trust Architizers Ranking?With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the worlds largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the worlds best architecture each year.Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.An example of a project page on Architizer with Project Award Badges highlightedA Guide to Project AwardsThe blue + badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizers Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a projects likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:Project completed within the last 3 yearsA well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphsArchitectural designwith a high level of both functional and aesthetic valueHigh quality, in focus photographsAt least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the buildingInclusion of architectural drawings and renderingsInclusion of construction photographsThere are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizers Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.Were constantly look for the worlds best architects to join our community. 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Moody photography is a trend that continues to captivate audiences, using rich shadows, dramatic lighting, and subdued tones to evoke emotion and tell powerful stories. This style isnt just about creating dark imagesits about harnessing light, color, and composition to bring depth and atmosphere to your work. Heres how to elevate your moody photography to stand out in 2025.Understanding the essence of moody photographyAt its core, moody photography is about creating emotion. Whether its solitude, intrigue, or nostalgia, the mood of your image should resonate with viewers and make them feel connected to the story youre telling. Its not limited to low-light conditionswhat matters is how you control the tonal range and contrast to highlight your subject and the overall feeling of the scene. Mastering lighting techniquesLighting is the cornerstone of moody photography. By strategically manipulating light, you can create tension, drama, or softness in your shots.Directional lighting for contrastUse directional lighting, such as a side light or a spotlight, to create stark contrasts between light and shadow. This technique emphasizes shapes and textures, adding depth and intrigue to your images.Backlighting for subtletyBacklighting can be used to create silhouettes or add a soft glow to your subject. For instance, a figure framed by a dimly lit window or foggy backlight can convey mystery and isolation.Low-key lighting for intensityLow-key photography is synonymous with moody shots. Using minimal light, focus on illuminating specific areas of the frame while allowing the shadows to dominate. This approach works well for portraits, still life, and atmospheric landscapes. Composing for mood and emotionMoody photography thrives on thoughtful composition. Your framing, use of space, and focus on details play a huge role in shaping the story.Use negative spaceNegative space can amplify the feeling of isolation or introspection. A single subject placed against an expansive dark background creates a sense of vulnerability or peace, depending on your intention.Focus on texturesInclude rich textures like wood grain, flowing fabric, or water ripples to add tactile depth. Textures become even more impactful in moody photography, as they interact with light and shadows to draw the viewer in. Play with perspectiveExperiment with high and low angles to change how the viewer connects with your subject. For example, shooting from below can make a subject feel imposing, while an overhead shot might evoke vulnerability.Balancing colors and tonesWhile moody photography often relies on darker tones, color balance is crucial to maintaining depth and interest.Muted color palettesOpt for desaturated tones to maintain the somber mood without overpowering the scene. Subtle colors like deep blues, grays, and earth tones complement the style and let shadows take center stage.Warm accents in cool scenesA single warm element, like a glowing lantern or a person in a red scarf, can draw the eye and create contrast within a predominantly cool-toned image. This balance between warm and cool tones enhances the drama and impact. Advanced techniques for moody photographyMoody photography offers endless creative opportunities. Experiment with these techniques to refine your style.Incorporate fog or smokeNatural fog or artificial smoke can diffuse light and add layers of atmosphere. This technique is particularly effective in landscapes and environmental portraits, creating a dreamlike quality. Focus on small detailsMoody photography excels at telling stories through subtle details. A single tear on a cheek, raindrops on a window, or a hand clutching a scarf can evoke emotion and intimacy, drawing viewers into the moment.Experiment with long exposuresLong exposures can blur motion, creating ghostly trails of light or misty water that add a sense of mystery and movement to the scene. Moody photography is more than just a trendits a versatile style that lets photographers explore depth, emotion, and storytelling. You can transform ordinary scenes into compelling narratives that resonate with your audience by mastering lighting, composition, and tonal balance. Experiment with these techniques, and watch as your images take on a powerful, evocative life of their own.Not on 500px yet? Sign up here to explore more impactful photography.The post Creating depth and drama with moody photography appeared first on 500px.

Nintendo has released a trailer finally announcing the Switch 2. The trailer, which starts out by showing us the original Switch, gradually transforms the console into the Switch 2. Check it out below.Going by the trailer, the Nintendo Switch 2 has a new design with more rounded edges. The trailer also showcases new hardware features, like the new kickstand which allows for the console to be laid down at a greater angle than its predecessor.The JoyCons also have a new mechanism to connect to the Switch 2, making use of a new connector that plugs directly into the JoyCons for charging purposes. There is also a new trigger mechanism to disconnect the JoyCons from the main body of the Switch 2. And finally, the right JoyCon features an additional button, the details of which are currently unknown.When it comes to visual design, the Nintendo Switch 2 will be completely black, aside from a few colours to accentuate accents. The colours are only present on the JoyCons, with the left one featuring blue accents, and the right one featuring orange accents around the edges and bordering the analogue sticks.The trailer also gives us a quick glimpse at the new dock for the Switch 2, which features rounded corners at the top, and a lower-profile design where more of the console will be visible when placed in the dock. Much like the original Switch, the Switch 2 will also feature an attachment that will allow players to use the JoyCons as a singular controller for docked gaming.According to the official website, the Nintendo Switch 2 will be fully backwards compatible with its predecessor, with physical and digital copies of Switch games running seamlessly on the new console.More details about the Nintendo Switch 2 are slated to be revealed during a planned Nintendo Direct on April 2, which will give us a more in-depth look at the console and its capabilities. Along with the Direct, Nintendo has also announced an event in London that will take place between April 11 and April 13, where the company will allow users to get some hands-on time with the Switch 2.It is worth noting that, despite finally giving us a look at the Switch 2, Nintendo hasnt yet announced any games for the console, which lines up with previously-reported rumours that indicated that this announcement would be primarily focused on the hardware of the Switch 2.Other companies, however, are rumoured to already be working on games for the Switch 2. Ubisoft, for instance, is rumoured to have more than six ports for some of its more recent titles, including Assassins Creed Mirage and the upcoming Assassins Creed Shadows, in the works. Switch 2 ports of visually impressive titles, like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth, and Flight Simulator 2024 are also rumoured to be in development.In the mean time, players might want to get ready with new accessories for the Switch 2, since it appears to feature different dimensions from the original. The new console is also rumoured to need a higher-voltage charger for docked gaming.

Berczy Park. Photo by Industryous Photography, courtesy of CCxA.A special screening of a 45-minute directors cut of the The Cultural Landscape Foundations (TCLF) Claude Cormier Oral History Project, which highlights Cormiers Toronto projects, will be taking place later this month.The screening will be followed by a panel discussion reflecting on his legacy and how the community can carry it forward when shaping future public spaces.Nothing can cheer you up more on a cold, grey winters day than to visit a space designed by Claude Cormierand his firmCCxA. Hisjoie de vivreis embodied in landscapes that bring joy and whimsy to all those who visit, encouraging interaction and engagement, reads the event page.Even more than that, his spaces are deeply rooted in rigorous historical, cultural, and ecological analysis that provide them an unparalleled sense of place. In Toronto, many of our most iconic landscapesSugar Beach, Berczy Park, Love Park, and the recently opened Leslie Lookout Park just to name a feware part of Claudes legacy.Shortly before Cormiers passing in September of 2023, TCLF held a series of interviews with him about his life, design philosophy, and projects. The resulting 28 short clips make up an 115-minute-long oral history that encompasses much of his legacy and spirit.The screening will take place on the evening of Thursday, January 30. The event is being held as part of DesignTO Festival 2025 and hosted n partnership by the Toronto Society of Architects, The Cultural Landscape Foundation and the University of Torontos John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design.For more information or to register, click here.The post Claude Cormier Oral History Project Screening and Panel Discussion to take place this month appeared first on Canadian Architect.

The Nintendo Switch 2 was announced today and it immediately made me nostalgic about the launch of the original Switch that came in 2017.Read More

Nintendo Switch 2 officially revealedNew hardware includes magnetically attachable Joy-Cons and a USB-C port, will have backwards compatibilityImage credit: Nintendo News by Sophie McEvoy Staff Writer Published on Jan. 16, 2025 Nintendo has revealed its first official look at the Switch 2, confirming that the console will release in 2025.In a video published to its YouTube channel, Nintendo showcased the console's new hardware including magnetically attachable Joy-Cons, a USB-C port, and a new button on the right Joy-Con.Last November, Nintendo confirmed the Switch 2 would be backwards compatible and that Nintendo Online will carry over.In its latest announcement, Nintendo said that backwards compatibility will be the case for physical and digital games. It does note that certain titles "may not be supported or fully compatible" with the new console.The firm says it will share more information about the Switch 2 on its website at a later date, and will provide a more detailed look during a Nintendo Direct on April 2.

Bryant Francis, Senior EditorJanuary 16, 20253 Min ReadImage via NintendoAt a GlanceNintendo has finally unveiled the Switch 2, its follow-up to the massively popular Nintendo Switch.It seems the strikingly familiar console will release at some point in 2025.The wait is over. Nintendo has finally pulled back the veil on the Switch 2, its successor to the immensely popular Nintendo Switch. It's currently unclear how much the console will cost, although Nintendo indicated it will hit shelves at some point in 2025.Developers not privy to Nintendo's plans have been waiting on pins and needles for details of what new hardware features its next console might sport. Since the Nintendo Wii, the company has prioritized unique technology like motion sensor controls, second-screens, and portability over graphical and computing power. This time around? Well, it looks like we'll be getting more of the samebut better.In a brief announcement video (embedded below), Nintendo showed a device that looks like a larger version of the Switch with a few added bells and whistles. The Japanese company didn't share concrete tech specs, but we can see the Switch 2 features redesigned Joy-Con controllers that click onto the side of the console (rather than slide), a new-look kickstand and dock, a larger display, and additional ports.Nintendo confirmed the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible with some Switch titles, but noted certain games "may not be supported or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2."Software announcements were also missing from today's reveal, although we did see the Switch 2 running a mysterious version of Mario Kart in both docked and handheld mode.The company has promised to share more details about the console at a later date. A Switch 2 focused Nintendo Direct is currently slated for April 2, 2025.Speculation about the Nintendo Switch successor ran rampant over the last year, as developers, executives, and internet detectives with strong sleuthing skills tried to peel back how the company could top the surprise reveal of a portable console with detachable controllers in 2016. Today's reveal allows developers and publishers previously unfamiliar with Nintendo's plans to begin imagining what Nintendo has in store as it prepares to kick-start its next hardware cycle.When the Nintendo Switch launched in 2017, its primary competition was the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 line of consoles. Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Cloud Gaming hadn't hit the market yet, and the promise of a console that could work equally well in living rooms and out on the go seemed like a big gamble.Now, portability is on every manufacturer's mind, with Valve's Steam Deck, Sony's PlayStation Portal, and a slew of other handheld computers hitting the market. None of these devices held a candle to the Nintendo Switch's eye-popping sales numbers (Nintendo projects the console will hit 154.8 million units sold by April 2025), but their existence does challenge the house of Mario to stretch beyond the selling point of portability.Of course this is the company that gave us the Nintendo Ring-Con, Nintendo Labo, and Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo. Even when it's not debuting new consoles, the company is regularly testing and launching new approaches to physical hardware.Hopes are riding high for the Switch 2 on multiple fronts. Investors are eagerly wagging their tails at the returns new hardware could deliver for Nintendo, and developers everywhere are hoping a fresh Nintendo consoleand hopefully the anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S later in the yearcan shock some life into the video game industry and offer more financial stability after two years of layoffs and studio closures.Read more about:Top Stories[Company] NintendoAbout the AuthorBryant FrancisSenior Editor, GameDeveloper.comBryant Francis is a writer, journalist, and narrative designer based in Boston, MA. He currently writes for Game Developer, a leading B2B publication for the video game industry. His credits include Proxy Studios' upcoming 4X strategy game Zephon and Amplitude Studio's 2017 game Endless Space 2.See more from Bryant FrancisDaily news, dev blogs, and stories from Game Developer straight to your inboxStay UpdatedYou May Also Like

Leica has a new camera for pros who shoot both video and stills. The $5,295 Leica SL3-S, which launches today, is a full-frame mirrorless hybrid camera optimized for fast-action stills and 6K video. Like the SL3 its based on, the SL3-S has a compact body and 3.2-inch tilting touchscreen display. But where the SL3 with its 60mp sensor is mainly for still photography, the SL3-S is optimized for speed: its 24mp sensor can shoot video at 6K with 12-bit raw footage, and it can capture stills at up to 30fps with continuously tracking autofocus.The new Leica SL duo: the Leica SL3 (left) and SL3-S (right). Image: Leica CameraThe SL3-Ss newfound video chops mean it supports open-gate 6K (5952 x 3968 resolution) recording of its full 3:2 sensor at up to 30fps, or up to 60fps in 4K, and it can record directly to an SSD via USB-C connection. While it doesnt have an especially high-resolution sensor for stills, it makes up for that with speed and focusing ability. The SL3-S has 779 phase-detect autofocus points, more than double the SL3s 315 points. It also has improved object detection and tracking focus, and it shoots fast enough to enable 48- and 96-megapixel high-res multi-shot composites without a tripod. Otherwise, the SL3-S shares a lot with the SL3 utilizing the same body design with dual card slots (one UHS-II SD and one CFExpress Type B), tilting touchscreen, color-coded menu system (red for photo / yellow for video), and that quirky light-up power button. (Seriously, why is the power button not a nice physical switch like every other camera?) Its a similar approach to the one Leica took with its last-generation SL2 and SL2-S, with the SL3-S once again looking identical to its pricier counterpart, aside from some blacked-out Leica lettering.1/7 Image: Leica Camera1/7 Image: Leica CameraThe SL line is aimed at pros who need their fancy German camera to be more of an all-around workhorse, with high-res video recording and autofocus, instead of a slower-paced, specialized tool for photography like a Leica M rangefinder. So it makes sense that Leica is baking its Content Credentials into the SL3-S, utilizing Adobes Content Authenticity Initiative for image verification like it first did on the M11-P. Strangely, this feature isnt available in the standard SL3, which launched in March 2024, and wont be added via firmware upgrade. Leica spokesperson Nathan Kellum-Pathe told The Verge that the SL3 lacks the necessary hardware and that while software-based content authentication is possible, it does not meet Leicas standard for encryption of this important data.If you have Leica money, but not infinite Leica money, the SL3-S feels like the better value for all but the pickiest pixel peepers.

It is one of the biggest conundrums in the video game industry: why hasnt Sony followed up Bloodborne with anything? A remaster (Sony loves a remaster)? A sequel? A next-gen update? Fans of FromSoftwares PlayStation 4 masterpiece have begged for more ever since the game launched to critical and commercial acclaim a decade ago. So, what gives?Fresh from the reveal of his first voice acting gig following his exit from Sony, PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida has delivered his Bloodborne no-show theory. And we must be clear up front: this is Yoshidas opinion, which in an interview with Kinda Funny Games he stressed is not inside information, or the reveal of the current deliberations within the bowels of Sony itself.Bloodborne has always been the most asked thing, Yoshida began. And people wonder why we havent really done anything, even an update or a remaster. Should be easy, right? The company is known for doing so many remasters, right, some people get frustrated.I have only my personal theory to that situation. I left first-party so I dont know whats going on, but my theory is, you know because I remember, you know, Miyazaki-san really, really loved Bloodborne, you know, what he created. So I think he is interested, but hes so successful and hes so busy, so he doesnt want, he cannot do himself, but he does not want anyone else to touch it. So thats my theory. And the PlayStation team respect his wish. So thats my guess, right? Theory. I am not revealing any secret information, to be clear.IGN's Twenty Questions - Guess the game!IGN's Twenty Questions - Guess the game!To start:...try asking a question that can be answered with a "Yes" or "No".000/250Lets unpack Shuheis comment here. Miyazaki-san is of course Hidetaka Miyazaki, the boss of FromSoftware. And yes, hes incredibly successful. Not only for the influential Dark Souls series, but, most recently, the mainstream hit Elden Ring, which propelled FromSoftware to new heights. So much so that its getting a multiplayer spin-off this year.And it seems obvious to say Miyazaki will be incredibly busy with multiple projects to direct and a company to run. After Bloodborne came out in 2015, Miyazaki directed Dark Souls 3, then 2019s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice for Activision, then the aforementioned Elden Ring for Bandai Namco. What's next? Miyazaki has yet to say.What Shuhei is touching on here is a potential desire from Miyazaki to do something with Bloodborne, but he doesnt want anyone else to do it. And Sony, Shuhei suggests, respects that wish, despite owning the intellectual property. Certainly Miyazaki has earned that respect and the ability to pick and choose his projects.The upshot is Bloodborne remains dormant nearly 10 years after the first game came out. But is there hope? In interviews, Miyazaki often deflects questions about Bloodborne, pointing to the fact FromSoftware does not own the IP. But in February last year, Miyazaki at least admitted the game would benefit from a release on more modern hardware.As for Sony, some Bloodborne fans feel a tad trolled by PlayStation. For example, last month, Bloodborne fans freaked out over a potential announcement after Sony ended its special PlayStation 30th Anniversary trailer with a clip from the beloved FromSoftware game and the phrase "it's about persistence."Perhaps, given Shuheis theory, fans will need plenty of it.Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.