TIMES CITY APT | XiaoBao Studio | 2025 | 越南
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Times City Apartment / Hanoi, Vietnam
    Interior Design by: XiaoBao Studio
      Location: Times City, Hai Bà Trưng District, Hanoi, Vietnam
        Project Area: Approx. 150m²
          Completion: 2025
            Software : SketchUp, 3Dsmax, Corona Render, Photoshop, Lightroom
              Sophisticated Serenity: A Modern Apartment in Times City, Hanoi
                Set within the contemporary urban fabric of Times City—one of Hanoi’s most dynamic residential developments—this apartment project redefines compact living through a lens of minimalist luxury and spatial intelligence. Designed for a young professional couple, the apartment explores the intersection of modernism, comfort, and context-aware design.
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                Spatial Strategy: Seamless Flow and Functional Elegance
                  The spatial organization is intuitively structured around an open-plan layout, in which the kitchen, dining, and living spaces are interconnected without rigid boundaries. The lack of physical partitions is compensated by clever material zoning and layered lighting design, offering both spatial continuity and functional differentiation.
                    The kitchen—a sculptural block clad in dark timber veneer—is both a utilitarian workspace and a social anchor. It features a waterfall island with under-cabinet lighting, producing an almost gallery-like glow in the evening. Flanked by elegant bar stools and softened by textured wall finishes, the kitchen transitions effortlessly into the adjacent dining zone.
                      Material Palette: Warmth through Restraint
                        Material selection was driven by the principle of sensory subtlety. Walls are finished in woven-texture panels in soft taupe tones, complemented by pale oak cabinetry and matte black framing accents. Flooring follows a herringbone pattern in engineered wood, adding rhythm underfoot without overwhelming the space.This commitment to visual harmony extends to the custom millwork and concealed storage systems, which allow the spatial envelope to remain uncluttered while providing ample functionality—essential in high-density urban dwellings.
                          Dining + Living: Dialogue Between Light and Form
                            At the center of the apartment lies a generously scaled dining table, custom-crafted from light ash wood, surrounded by velvet-upholstered chairs in muted slate. Above it, a sculptural pendant fixture hovers like a kinetic art piece—its curved form and warm LED tones bringing visual drama without ostentation.
                              Natural light is orchestrated through full-height vertical blinds in alternating sheers and opaques, providing precise control over brightness and privacy throughout the day. In the living room, neutral sofas are oriented toward the floating media unit and flanked by textural rugs and a curated selection of lighting objects, achieving a perfect balance between softness and structure.
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                                Lighting as Architecture
                                  Beyond the fixtures themselves, the lighting design is deeply architectural—a tool for spatial storytelling. Indirect LED lines, integrated in ceiling recesses and under furniture, create a soft ambient glow that enhances material depth and defines circulation paths.
                                    Accent lighting—such as the wall-mounted picture light and sculptural lamps—is used sparingly but with clear intent, lending an almost cinematic quality to the night-time interior experience.
                                      Design Intent: Calm, Cohesive, and Contemporary
                                        The apartment’s greatest success lies in its sense of quiet confidence. It does not attempt to overwhelm or impress with novelty, but rather focuses on proportion, tactility, and natural coherence. The palette, furniture language, and layout are all restrained—yet the space feels rich, considered, and entirely livable.In the often-chaotic context of urban Hanoi, this project becomes a retreat of clarity and calm, showcasing how disciplined design thinking can elevate compact living into an experience of everyday luxury.
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                                          Bedrooms: A Sanctuary of Calm
                                            The private quarters are intentionally minimalist, designed to promote rest and retreat. Natural light is filtered through sheer drapery, softening the atmosphere. Custom millwork integrates seamlessly into the walls, blurring the boundaries between storage and structure.
                                                This Times City Apartment reflects a mature understanding of modern urban living in Vietnam. The project succeeds in its quiet ambition: to create a home that is deeply livable, aesthetically timeless, and emotionally grounding. In a city that moves fast, this apartment offers a rare sense of stillness and intimacy — a contemporary retreat shaped by light, material, and precision.
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