The Flying Block Hotel by TAA DESIGN: A Vertical Oasis in Vietnam’s Industrial Heart

Reimagining Urban Living in Industrial Zones

The Flying Block Hotel by TAA DESIGN offers a bold and biophilic response to the challenges of urban living in Phú Mỹ, Vietnam—a town dominated by heavy industry and container ports. Surrounded by the densest cluster of industrial parks in Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu Province, the hotel is designed not merely as accommodation, but as a green retreat for professionals living and working nearby.

 Concept: “Flying Greenery Blocks”

At the heart of this project lies the concept of “flying blocks”—modular volumes measuring between 2 to 3.5 meters wide, staggered vertically and horizontally to allow space for gardens, trees, and open-air leisure areas.

These blocks function as private balconies, sky gardens, and mini parks, turning each floor into a naturally ventilated, plant-integrated sanctuary. This approach creates an immersive indoor-outdoor experience—offering residents the benefits of greenery, shade, and outdoor activity without ever leaving the building.

Climate-Smart Design

The hotel’s massing is divided into four offset blocks, with voids acting as natural ventilation shafts. These gaps boost airflow, helping to cool down the building and reduce energy consumption. Meanwhile, the trees and projecting blocks double as sunshades, cutting glare and controlling heat while giving the façade a dynamic, layered aesthetic.

The building is not only sustainable but also responsive to the tropical Vietnamese climate, using passive design techniques to elevate both environmental and user comfort.

Design and Functionality

• Structure: The stacked form breaks the rigidity of typical urban hotels, offering multi-dimensional spaces for various activities.
• Circulation: Pathways are organically integrated into the voids, allowing movement through breezy, shaded walkways.
• Interior: Rooms are bathed in natural light and views of lush planters, creating a resort-like atmosphere in an otherwise industrial town.

 Urban Living, Reinvented

With a total area of 1,200 square meters, the Flying Block Hotel pushes the boundaries of vertical hospitality design. It's not just a hotel—it’s a model for sustainable urban living in rapidly industrializing regions. By rethinking how high-rise buildings can interact with nature, the hotel becomes a living, breathing structure, transforming the industrial skyline of Phú Mỹ.

All the photographs are works of Hoang Le