工装餐厅丨越南丨6717 Studio

Architects:6717 Studio

Area:300m²

Year:2023

Photographs:Hiroyuki Oki

Manufacturers:Terrazzo & Marble,Galaxy lighting,Jotun,Xinfa

Lead Architects:Le Viet Hoi

Category:Coffee Shop

Design Team:Dang Thanh Bao, Le Hoang Nam, Le Vu Toan

Structure Engineers:Nguyen Ngoc Thien

Country:Vietnam

Text description provided by the architects. Phe La Da Nang, located on Nguyen Van Linh Street, is a harmonious blend of modern and traditional architecture. More than just a popular spot for Oolong tea, this tea house offers a unique and tranquil experience that brings guests closer to nature.

Drawing inspiration from ocean waves and the iconic Pomu wood roofs of Vietnam's Central Highlands, the architectural language of Phe La is defined by soft, flowing curves that evoke a sense of calm and fluidity. The large sweeping roof and central atrium not only serve functional purposes but also create a gentle architectural transition between the ground floor and the upper level. These curves act as spatial bridges, seamlessly connecting intimate ground-floor nooks with the airy expanses above.

Architectural forms here are more than structural they guide light like a sculptor shapes form. Carefully curated openings allow natural light to flow in through slender windows and narrow skylights, blurring the boundaries between inside and out. In this dialogue between solid and void, light and material, the architecture becomes an exploration of space, time, and perception.

Though modern in silhouette, the space is grounded in raw, sensory materials: cool Thanh Hoa stone underfoot, earth-toned rammed earth walls that breathe with the environment, and the subtle scent of Pomu wood overhead. The interplay between wood and steel furnishings, softened by the gentle glow of rattan pendant lights, creates a mood that is both peaceful and inviting, a place where authenticity and simplicity feel refreshingly new yet comfortingly familiar.

Traditional Vietnamese architectural elements such as water ponds and open verandas have been reinterpreted with restraint and grace. The veranda acts as a threshold extending the interior into the urban fabric while welcoming the outdoors inward. Meanwhile, the calm reflecting pool at the entrance does more than cool the air; it marks a symbolic boundary, a serene pause between the vibrant city and the introspective sanctuary within.

Light is a central protagonist in the design of Phe La. Subtle LED lighting enhances the natural textures of the walls and furnishings, creating a poetic contrast of brightness and shadow, of nature and craft. The outdoor seating area, surrounded by greenery and natural materials, evokes a breezy tropical ambiance celebrating the unadorned elegance of nature. Phe La Da Nang is more than a place to enjoy Oolong tea; it is a spatial experience that gently reconnects us with the essence of simplicity, a quiet retreat amidst the rush of modern life.

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