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.
▲ 形状与尺度各异的阳台为建筑立面注入了新的活力
balconies of varied shapes and depths animate the building’s facade
▲ 项目场地位于胡志明市的街角地段,场地面积仅300㎡
the Jungle occupies a compact 300-sqm corner site in Ho Chi Minh City
▲ 建筑立面窗户的顶部为弧形,立柱与阳台的连接处也为拱形,使得建筑整体呈现自然有机形态
curved glass and vaulted columns define the building’s organic form
▲ 阳台上还可种植植被,为建筑整体增添了绿意
the balconies double as planters, introducing vegetation along the envelope
▲ 屋顶咖啡厅与办公空间共同组成共享活动空间,为人们提供最佳观景视野
a rooftop café and co-working area offers shared space with panoramic views
▲ 屋顶花园可成为人们的室外休闲活动场所,在高密度城市中非常难得
the rooftop garden functions as a rare urban green refuge
▲ 室外双跑楼梯可直达屋顶花园和咖啡厅
a zigzag stair connects the rooftop café to the planted rooftop garden
▲ 每间公寓均配备有室外阳台,可将室内活动空间延伸至室外
each apartment opens onto private balconies that extend living space outdoors
▲ 建筑采用本地石材与黏土,打造沉稳的材质基调
local clay finishes and stone reinforce a grounded material palette
▲ 顶层半透明屋盖由树形立柱支撑
tree-like columns support a translucent roof canopy at the top level
▲ 建筑内部功能多元化,层次丰富,是本次小型项目的设计核心
the project rethinks small-scale development through layered spatial programming
▲ 为提高建筑能效,设计师设计有太阳能热水器与LED照明系统
solar heaters and LED lighting contribute to the building’s efficiency
▲ ROOM + 建筑事务所设计的The Jungle综合体非常适用于高密度城市,因其注重功能多样性与城市适应性
The Jungle by ROOM+ prioritizes adaptability and multi-functionality within a dense city block
项目信息:
项目名称:The Jungle
建筑设计:ROOM+建筑事务所
首席设计师:Vinh Phuc Ta
设计团队: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
项目位置:越南 胡志明市
建筑面积:1350㎡
摄影:Sonmeo Nguyen艺术工作室
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