written by Daniel Watson
The “wow” in Wow Suite comes from the way the space has been handled. The old uncoordinated and inconvenient layout of the entrance, living room, bedroom, kitchen, etc., has been transformed into the new, cleverly expanding space by using the method of opening-closing. This method is full of creativity and aesthetics.
The existing, luxurious apartment of more than 1507 square feet in a prime location. With a beautiful view of the Saigon River, this apartment should transform it into a superior level of beauty according to the ultimate requirement: “Being high-class and beautiful is not enough; it must be stunning.” Therefore, instead of a designer, a “magician” is needed.
The demolition solution has brought about a surprise because the idea of entirely rebuilding the interior space of a luxury apartment will take time and money and require persuading the employer with extremely reasonable solutions associated with the demand and the luxurious, splendid, and noble lifestyle of the owner.
Wow, Suite was designed to be a “come-and-go” place for the owner and their family every time they visit Saigon for work or stay for a short time. It is meant to be a living space that provides the feeling of being in a five-star hotel suite with full amenities right in the heart of the city. The designer has put his best efforts into using existing values and solutions in space treatment and interior decoration to create an impressive and surprising beauty and bring Wow Suite to the level: “Unimaginable.”
The entrance to the bedroom, which was formerly connected to the living room, is re-designed to maintain privacy in the living space.
The kitchen that was previously small and inconvenient is now expanded and hidden behind a sliding door partition. In addition, each space has been adjusted and balanced; every tiny corner in the apartment now has appropriate functions with optimal utilities.
Quach Thai Cong, the designer in charge of the project, shared: “This is the kind of work I’d hoped to do many years ago. But unfortunately, it’s rare to meet a customer who has the taste and a distinctive personality knows how to ask and dares to empower the designer to fulfill their demands. But, unfortunately, not everyone has the power and strength to do this”.
This new design highlights the primary bedroom, with a closed-open design that can expand the space with only a movable partition. Then, with just a small action, like that of the snap of a magician, the compartment opens, maximizing the space of the primary bedroom.
Suppose the “opening” of this primary bedroom brings about a surprise. In that case, the “closure” is yet another surprise, as the living room and bedroom are then separated with a neat and harmonious layout.
The surprises continue to Wow Suite’s decor, from the expensive, elegant curtain to the pendant lights with the famous Baccarat design, the tasteful colors, patterns, and materials of Hermès wallpaper to the beautiful, minimalistic and warm fireplace. The layout, interior design, color scheme, and installation in Wow Suite show an exquisite artistic sense with a distinctive personality.
There are many things to see, hear, tell, experience, and enjoy with every step. With 1507 square feet, there is no room for redundant details; therefore, each interior decoration item is carefully selected with a top-notch origin, material, color, class, rarity, etc. The details make sense because when creating Wow Suite, the designer wanted to bring about surprise through a sophisticated style and maximum elegance, even in the minor details of the project.
There are also some exciting surprises, from the uniform material of the wooden floor in the bedroom and bathroom, bringing a spirit of relaxation, coziness, and peace to the homeowner, to the kitchen with its humble role, hiding behind the secret door.
ABOUT THE INTERIOR DESIGNER
Thái Công is a Vietnamese-German Interior Designer. Although he moved to Germany at 10, Thái Công was raised in the traditional Vietnamese style. Growing up, studying, and working in Germany, Thái Công had the opportunity to interact with and develop a deep understanding of Western culture, style, and aesthetic views. During his 32 years in Germany, he graduated with a degree in fashion, working for many years as a creative director and fashion photographer. With an instinct for art and installation mindset, Thái Công has been honored with many Nobel awards in the field of art, such as the Infinity Awards voted by the ICP (New York), the Golden Lion in Cannes – France for Ideas and Graphic Design My Parents Book, and Bronze Medal for Design category for My Parents Book by ADC Council in Germany. – For more information about Thái Công and his current projects please check out his website here and follow on IG.
