a21studio erects the cloud restaurant in coastal vietnam

a21studio erects the cloud restaurant in coastal vietnam
photography by a21studio

located at the top of a hill near the vietnamese city of nha trang, this small restaurant has been completed by local firm a21studio. the project, which is part of the region’s I-resort – is capable of hosting 60 guests, and has been constructed using local resources and materials.

a bar topped with an old boat has been erected using stone slabs

instead of adjusting the sourced wood to meet specific modules, the logs are kept whole – reducing the amount of modifying required. above, a lightweight metal frame is covered with a colorful and vibrant canvas that serves as a identifiable and visible lantern. this canopy not only functions as the restaurant’s primary light source, but also protects visitors from the region’s rain and sun.

the project is located at the top of a hill near the city of nha trang

a bar has also been erected using stone slabs that were brought to the site and installed with an old boat covering the top of the structure. the project seeks to challenge conventional building methods with processes that reduce building time and waste while maximizing available materials.

a lightweight metal frame is covered with a colorful and vibrant canvas

the canopy serves as the restaurant’s primary light source

seating is organized beneath the timber structure

the scheme provides sweeping views out to sea

looking towards the stone bar

light emanating from the roof canopy

the project seeks to challenge conventional building methods

the boat positioned at the top of the bar

the restaurant can accommodate up to 60 guests at any one time

project info:

name: the cloud
client: I-resort
location: nha trang city, vietnam
project area: 126 sqm / 1,356 sqf
materials: stone slab, woods, color canvas
completed: january, 2015