Elegant verticality. Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS
17/08/2023.
[Nha Trang] Vietnam
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The Sep'on Heartfulness Center is a hotel, designed by architecture studio 324PRAXIS, located in the tourist city of Nha Trang sits on the southern coast of Vietnam, known for its beaches, dive sites, and islands. The main beach is a long, curved stretch that runs along Tran Phu Street, with a promenade, hotels, and seafood restaurants. There are cable cars that cross to the island of Hòn Tre. The nature reserves on the islands of Hòn Mun and Hòn Tằm, accessible by boat, have coral reefs.
The design, by 324PRAXIS, stands as a testament to the symbiosis of Nha Trang atmospheres, intertwining the feeling bustling tourist hub with the essence of local life.
The design, by 324PRAXIS, stands as a testament to the symbiosis of Nha Trang atmospheres, intertwining the feeling bustling tourist hub with the essence of local life.
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc
Site plan. Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS.
Ground to 2nd floor plan. Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS.
3rd to 5th floor plan. Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS.
Side elevation. Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS.
The hotel, designed by 324PRAXIS, hosts different types of spaces with views of the mountains or the sea, which are divided into three volumes, five floors, three floors, and four floors. These groupings interact and connect through open spaces, granting views below and above, the lower garden and of the sky.
This open space incorporates three alternating functions distributed vertically throughout the structure. The ground floor houses a café seating area and a cozy 6-seat bar. On the third floor, a communal rooftop garden presents an ideal platform for stargazing or sunrise watching. On the fourth level, a yoga and meditation space offers panoramic views of the entire complex.
The main material employed was washed concrete with striped patterns—a material widely utilized.
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc.
This open space incorporates three alternating functions distributed vertically throughout the structure. The ground floor houses a café seating area and a cozy 6-seat bar. On the third floor, a communal rooftop garden presents an ideal platform for stargazing or sunrise watching. On the fourth level, a yoga and meditation space offers panoramic views of the entire complex.
The main material employed was washed concrete with striped patterns—a material widely utilized.
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc.
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc.
Project description by 324PRAXIS
Located in the vibrant city of Nha Trang, where the atmosphere intertwines a bustling tourist hub with the essence of local life, our building stands as a testament to the symbiosis of these influences.
Grounded in the concept of embracing a simple, unpretentious lifestyle, our design philosophy centers around crafting a hotel that embodies this notion entirely. In response to the desire for a space where visitors can immerse themselves in serenity and gain insight into the diverse local culture, we've created a place that encourages engagement, observation, empathy, and a deep appreciation for native ways of life. Here, doors are opened not only by demand but by the gradual realization that humans must learn to adapt, respond, and find joy in this way of life.
We sought to create an inviting, flexible façade that adapts to various uses. By extending the façade outwards into the city, the hotel seamlessly integrates a café and a tranquil bar accessible from the street, welcoming locals and tourists alike to partake in its offerings.
To harmonize with the surrounding landscape, the hotel encompasses a variety of spaces with vistas of mountains or sea. These spaces are divided into three volumes—five floors, three floors, and four floors—following the condition of the land. These sections interact and connect through open spaces, granting views of the garden below and the sky above.
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc.
This open space incorporates three alternating functions distributed vertically throughout the structure. The ground floor houses a café seating area and a cozy 6-seat bar, flowing upwards to a mezzanine space dedicated to reading and relaxation, allowing guests to savor the open air and connect with the elevated surroundings.
On the third floor, a communal rooftop garden presents an ideal platform for stargazing or sunrise watching. Nestled within a valley formed by building blocks and shaded by higher structures, it evokes a sense of protection and intimacy. On the fourth level, a yoga and meditation space offers panoramic views of the entire complex.
The arrangement of these spaces—a continuous exterior and discrete enveloping volumes—fosters an environment where people can tangibly feel and perceive the invisible. These enveloping walls provide an avenue for us to experience the transformation of emptiness into enclosed spaces that are serene and contemplative, evoking feelings of refuge and intimacy and once again rekindling our connection with nature.
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc.
Sep’on Heartfulness Centre by 324PRAXIS. Photograph by Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc.
Our vision of an outdoor sensibility serves as the cornerstone of this hotel, as we've embraced materials that facilitate openness, much like the parklands and adjacent pathways that seamlessly blend with interior spaces. After thorough exploration of local materials that could be employed, given aesthetic and diversity constraints, we chose to work with washed concrete with striped patterns—a material widely utilized in parks, noted for its anti-slip qualities and color versatility achieved through adjusting aggregate ratios.
The project has cultivated a sense of "biophilia," teaching us to "sense and cherish" these empty spaces and expressions of beauty, inspiration, enchantment, tranquility, stillness, and intimacy.
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Architects
324PRAXIS. Lead Architect.- Dat Dinh.
Project team
Nguyen Ngoc My Ngan, Vo Ngoc Khanh Chi.
Contractors
Coppha Builders, Trung Long Company, lam.weaving space.
Area
GFA.- 600 m².
Dates
2023.
Location
Nha Trang, Vietnam.
Photography
Duy Nhat, Le Ba Loc.
Dat Dinh. 324PRAXIS
324PRAXIS is an Ho Chi Minh City-based architecture studio, founded in 2019 by Dat Dinh. At the core of the studio´s practice is an analysis of the context surrounding projects, which scale from masterplans to affordable housing typologies. 324PRAXIS pursues architecture through multidisciplinary perspectives. We promote a collective environment with a diverse staff of architects, furniture designers, and model makers. We elevate collaborations between other architects, artists, economists, and more, to enrich the impact and reach of each project. The studio’s work includes housing, restaurant, warehouse, retreat, showroom, office, and furniture design.
Creating progress’s order is not simply: being drawn then being built; but parallelly. Ideas and revised drawings are considered, transformed, improved, and inspired during the practical samples are made. We have always believed that only with continual praxis, architecture products are clarified, realized, then come out to reality with conscious balance. Architect’s road is a discovery route that connects visionary ideas and practical products but with only one material: the material of living. The sense of the land, the liveliness of creatures, and the senses of humans inspire our works of architecture discovering; then transfer into an energetic praxis process; then inspire your own discovering process through our projects' interpretation.
After all, we come to the goal, we do not just finish the route.
This raised the mindset of our PRAXIS.
Creating progress’s order is not simply: being drawn then being built; but parallelly. Ideas and revised drawings are considered, transformed, improved, and inspired during the practical samples are made. We have always believed that only with continual praxis, architecture products are clarified, realized, then come out to reality with conscious balance. Architect’s road is a discovery route that connects visionary ideas and practical products but with only one material: the material of living. The sense of the land, the liveliness of creatures, and the senses of humans inspire our works of architecture discovering; then transfer into an energetic praxis process; then inspire your own discovering process through our projects' interpretation.
After all, we come to the goal, we do not just finish the route.
This raised the mindset of our PRAXIS.
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