69.a StudiO clads yoga studio interior in vietnam with curved yin-yang tiles

in ho chi minh city, a local architecture practice has fitted-out the interior of a yoga studio located on the top floor of a four-storey townhouse. completed by 69.a StudiO — a firm led by nguyen xuan truong and ngo quang hau — the design features curved yin-yang tiles, a readily available resource commonly used in traditional vietnamese architecture. the project was completed on a budget of just under 100 million VND ($4,500 USD).

all images courtesy of 69.a StudiO

the yoga studio, which has been designed to evoke a sense of comfortable domesticity, provides room for up to eight people. the space was conceived as a terracotta-clad attic with smooth, curved forms filling the entirety of the interior. ‘as a local material, the tiles have numerous advantages such as sound insulation, warm colors, rustic style, lightweight profile, and are always available at an affordable price,’ explains 69.a StudiO.

the yoga studio is located in ho chi minh city, vietnam

a mirrored wall reflects the terracotta tiles, helping establish a greater sense of space within the compact studio. meanwhile, natural ventilation eliminates the need for air conditioning. ‘for us, expressing the spirit of the brand was the key factor for the project,’ says the design team. ‘we created our new space in a new way: the combination between a familiar traditional feeling and the unique brand identity.’

the scheme is found on the top floor of a four-storey townhouse

the design features curved yin-yang tiles

the tiles are commonly used in traditional vietnamese architecture

the space was conceived as a terracotta-clad attic

a mirrored wall reflects the tiles, helping establish a greater sense of space

project info:

name: an yoga
architect: 69.a StudiO
design team: nguyen xuan truong, ngo quang hau
client: an yoga
location: hoa su street, ward 7, phu nhuan district, ho chi minh city, vietnam
completed: march 2017

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