D1 Architectural Studio have been shortlisted for Hotel Under 50 Rooms – Asia Pacific Award in The International Hotel and Property Awards 2022.

The Hotel Le Bouton proudly announces its identity in the busy urban area of Tran Dinh Dan Street: a streak that connects its visitors to the natural beauty of Danang. D1’s design challenges long-standing architectural cliché by bringing the interior design up front to turn the façade into a scenery itself. Taking inspiration from nature, the Hotel Le Boutons is built to breathe the sense of breezy beaches into the busy urban area where the building stands.

D1 Architectural Studio’s works are grounded in indigenous culture. D1 architects cleverly integrate local materials to breathe the sense of local intimacy into each design. In that way, the studio contributes to the development of the local economy while preserving traditional values. Working with artisans, they arranged every interior design element carefully and thoughtfully.

Traditional houses in Hoi An always have a yard, a pond, a miniature bonsai to invite the sunlight into the space. In this way, Hoianeses ensured the harmony between living space and nature. The hotel makes space for a miniature sand garden, filled with natural sand from the beach, and the dry garden on the terrace. The garden is designed to be an exposed space that welcomes natural light; while the dry garden is modelled to be a miniature beach filled with sand and ingenious flora species of the Central Coast. The architects placed the pool in the basement and empty the spaces separating the building with the surrounding walls to create the buffer zone for air to flow into the building, enter the basement, absorb the mist from the pool and disseminate it across the floors, through the skylight at the heart of the building.

For the finish, D1 Architectural Studio used pebble wash and exposed aggregate sourcing from the nearby crafting village. This locally available material is cost efficient, easy to maintain, yet strong enough to endure the scorching sun.

D1 Architectural Studio

design et al only work with the world’s leading designers.

If you think you have what it takes to compete in The International Hotel & Property Awards, submit your application by clicking here.

How to Apply  /  The Categories