The Jungle by ROOM+ Design & Build represents a singular approach to boutique mixed-use architecture in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In response to the increasing density and spatial constraints of Vietnam’s urban centers, the project presents an alternative mixed-use model that integrates residential, commercial, and communal functions within a compact site. Located on a 300-square-meter south-facing corner plot near the city center, the project accommodates over 800 sqm of program, despite urban planning restrictions including a 12-meter setback and a chamfered corner reserved for future road expansion.
The program includes a 150-square-meter basement, approximately 300 sqm of retail and commercial space, nine one-bedroom apartments ranging from 30 to 45 sqm, and a rooftop café with co-working areas. A vertical core positioned at the rear, combined with clearly defined service zones, allows for column-free interior layouts. This arrangement optimizes both flexibility and usable floor area, supporting potential future adaptations such as apartment combinations. A defining feature of the project is its treatment of the facade and balcony system. Balconies of varying shapes and sizes are distributed across the elevations, enabling passive shading and informal outdoor use. These spaces also function as planters, encouraging vegetation to grow across the building envelope. Informed by Vietnamese urban living habits, this integration of plant life with residential use reinforces the building’s engagement with the local environment.
Architectural detailing further emphasizes this naturalistic approach. The exterior incorporates curved glass, vaulted columns, and a material palette of clay finishes and local stone, while the interiors extend these design strategies with soft contours and organic textures. Each apartment opens onto one or two balconies, maintaining visual and spatial continuity between interior space and the external environment. At the top of the structure, a semi-sheltered rooftop café and co-working space is framed by slender tree-like columns beneath a translucent roof. A rooftop garden, accessible via an external zigzag stair, provides additional communal space and elevated city views, contributing to the project’s broader goal of spatial generosity within a tight footprint.
ROOM+ Design & Build Studio embeds environmental strategies throughout. Openings are designed to enhance cross-ventilation and daylight access. Rainwater is harvested via the column structure and reused for irrigation and fire safety. The project also integrates solar water heaters, Low-E glass, LED lighting, and automated watering systems. Material selection combines local resources such as granite, ceramic, cement tile, and wood with recyclable elements like aluminum, gypsum, and fiberboard. Rather than a single-use solution, The Jungle operates as a layered and adaptable urban typology. It reconsiders how compact mixed-use developments can accommodate ecological responsiveness, spatial efficiency, and public engagement in dense city environments.
▲ 形狀與尺度各異的陽臺為建筑立面注入了新的活力
balconies of varied shapes and depths animate the building’s facade
▲ 項目場地位于胡志明市的街角地段,場地面積僅300㎡
the Jungle occupies a compact 300-sqm corner site in Ho Chi Minh City
▲ 建筑立面窗戶的頂部為弧形,立柱與陽臺的連接處也為拱形,使得建筑整體呈現自然有機形態
curved glass and vaulted columns define the building’s organic form
▲ 陽臺上還可種植植被,為建筑整體增添了綠意
the balconies double as planters, introducing vegetation along the envelope
▲ 屋頂咖啡廳與辦公空間共同組成共享活動空間,為人們提供最佳觀景視野
a rooftop café and co-working area offers shared space with panoramic views
▲ 屋頂花園可成為人們的室外休閑活動場所,在高密度城市中非常難得
the rooftop garden functions as a rare urban green refuge
▲ 室外雙跑樓梯可直達屋頂花園和咖啡廳
a zigzag stair connects the rooftop café to the planted rooftop garden
▲ 每間公寓均配備有室外陽臺,可將室內活動空間延伸至室外
each apartment opens onto private balconies that extend living space outdoors
▲ 建筑采用本地石材與黏土,打造沉穩的材質基調
local clay finishes and stone reinforce a grounded material palette
▲ 頂層半透明屋蓋由樹形立柱支撐
tree-like columns support a translucent roof canopy at the top level
▲ 建筑內部功能多元化,層次豐富,是本次小型項目的設計核心
the project rethinks small-scale development through layered spatial programming
▲ 為提高建筑能效,設計師設計有太陽能熱水器與LED照明系統
solar heaters and LED lighting contribute to the building’s efficiency
▲ ROOM + 建筑事務所設計的The Jungle綜合體非常適用于高密度城市,因其注重功能多樣性與城市適應性
The Jungle by ROOM+ prioritizes adaptability and multi-functionality within a dense city block
項目信息:
項目名稱:The Jungle
建筑設計:ROOM+建筑事務所
首席設計師:Vinh Phuc Ta
設計團隊:Vinh Phuc Ta, Anh Tuan Pham, Hoang Nam Nguyen, Minh Hieu Huynh, Huynh Nhu Bui, Tan Trung Ta, Van Tam Trinh, Van Kieu Pham, Ngoc Phi Duong
項目位置:越南 胡志明市
建筑面積:1350㎡
攝影:Sonmeo Nguyen藝術工作室
project info:
name: The Jungle
architects: ROOM+ Design & Build | @roomplus.dnb
lead architect: Vinh Phuc Ta
design team: Vinh Phuc Ta, Anh Tuan Pham, Hoang Nam Nguyen, Minh Hieu Huynh, Huynh Nhu Bui, Tan Trung Ta, Van Tam Trinh, Van Kieu Pham, Ngoc Phi Duong
location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
area: 1,350 sqm
photographer: Sonmeo Nguyen Art Studio | @sonmeonguyenartstudio