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Tram Huynh Nguyen

Tram Huynh Nguyen

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Stella Icon - 2021

Can Tho is Vietnam’s largest city in the south of Ho Chi Minh City with an international airport and considered a hub for the commerce of the south including agricultural and industrial industries – yet there are very little quality developments so we plan to introduce a high-quality development which will create new standards in condo living for the city.

There are only 3 districts in Can Tho and Stella Icon is situated in the very centre of Binh Thuy district within the heart of Stella Mega City. The site of the condo is located directly on the main boulevard which is lined with huge trees 10 to 15M high. The project takes up an entire urban block that fronts other townhouses and shophouses on all four sides. There is a bus stop and the architects have designed plenty of dedicated on-street parking to make it more convenient for guests and deliveries to patronage the shops, cafes & restaurants on the ground floor.

As the name implies, Stella Icon Residences was designed by the architect to be an iconic building; the first high-rise in Stella Mega City. This unique condominium has an unmistakable organic form due to the “floor ribbons” with 26 curved corners which wrap around the structure. The distinctive shape also assists with natural air capture to help cool the apartments within. 

The ground floor has shophouses on all four facades taking advantage of the four street fronts. Large footpaths allow for outdoor seating for the shophouses which can function as shops, cafes and restaurants; reminiscent of European city streets. The property is well landscaped with shrubs and trees for shading to encourage residents and guests to gather providing a sense of community and commerce.

There are two entrance lobbies and a total of 5 lifts installed to international standards to provide efficient vertical access. Level 2 has a large common swimming pool and a full array of amenities for the residents including a BBQ area, kids play spaces, exercise equipment and plenty of seats and lounge chairs. A shophouse café is placed nearby with its own deck to serve the residents with light food and refreshments.

The building plan has a simple two core layout which allows the apartments unobstructed views of Can Tho. Each apartment has been designed with well-proportioned rooms and plenty of windows to take advantage of apartment living. There are spacious open plan living dining rooms with large floor to ceiling patio doors and Juliet balconies. This provides the apartments with expansive views while allowing for natural ventilation and sunlight to enter. Kitchens all have direct access to utility loggias which are set back from the facades. The master bedrooms all have plenty of wardrobes and well-placed en-suites.

The top floor has been reserved for penthouses with high ceilings and extensive loggias and landscaped balconies for indoor-outdoor living in the sky. 

The project has been designed to ensure that each and every detail has been optimized to create value for money for the buyers. Stella Icon boasts to become the top destination condominium to set new standards for high-rise residential living in Can Tho.

 
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Status: Under Construction
Location: Can Tho, VN
My Role: Design Manager and Project Coordinator