PROJECT An Café Khúc Thừa Dụ
LOCATION HaNoi, VN
LEAD ARCHITECT Doan Si Nguyen
CONCEPT DESIGN Nguyen Khanh Long, Tong Thi Thao
TECHNICAL DESIGN Tong Thi Thao
VISUAL IMAGES Le Ha Quang Huy
PHOTOGRAPHER Wuyhoang Studio
INVESTOR Tu Vung Kinh Bac Co., LTD
An Cafe – Khuc Thua Du Branch is the latest completed project by the Sawadeesign.
The design concept throughout the space draws inspiration from Dương Ổ , Phong Khê, a traditional paper-making village in Bắc Ninh, known for its unique craft of producing Dó paper.
Dó paper, the key material, is reinterpreted through fluid, layered forms that bring a sense of lightness and elegance into the space, expressed in a contemporary language. The interior elements are inspired by tools and objects used in traditional paper-making, creating a subtle dialogue between heritage and modernity.
The outdoor area features tiered seating, reminiscent of old communal spaces where people would gather, rest, and connect , evoking a sense of nostalgia rooted in local cultural habits.