“Inspired by the Heritage” is a theme that emphasizes the profound connection between cultural heritage, identity, and the subtle nuances of culinary space design. This theme goes beyond the aesthetics of design, delving into the depth of memories, stories, and traditions woven into every corner, creating spaces where people gather, enjoy, and share moments. Each area is designed to tell a story about the cultural and culinary traditions of each nation.

Drawing inspiration from the vibrant tapestry of cultural heritage, the interior design ideas will harmoniously blend tradition with modern sophistication and luxury, creating spaces that evoke a sense of timeless warmth. The theme, “Inspired by the Heritage,” captures the essence of historical motifs, craftsmanship, and local culinary traditions, seamlessly integrating these elements into the overall dining experience.

Arch. Nguyễn Hoàng Mạnh

Co-Founder

MIA DESIGN STUDIO

Architect Nguyễn Hoàng Mạnh was born in 1970 in Kỳ Lừa, Lạng Sơn, but spent his formative years in the fishing village of Thanh Hải, Phan Thiết City, Bình Thuận Province. He graduated from Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture in 1997 and completed his master's degree in architecture at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium in 2001.

Arch. Nguyen Duc Phuong

Founder

BSA Design & Build Firm

The journey of architect Nguyễn Đức Phương is one of inspiring passion and creativity in architecture and interior design. To him, every project is more than just a living space—it is a source of artistic inspiration, a harmonious blend of aesthetics, humanity, and sustainability.

Arch. David Leschinski Ivanov

Architecture, Design Manager

Kume Design Asia

David Leschinski Ivanov is an accomplished Architecture Design Manager with over 14 years of experience in hospitality, residential, and master planning projects. He has led multidisciplinary teams in architecture, landscape, and interior design, delivering large-scale hotels, resorts, and luxury villas across Spain, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Mr. Watanabe Kenta

Founder

YUI GARDEN ART

A Japanese landscape producer born in 1984, Kenta Watanabe has been involved in creating gardens for restaurants, hotels, and private residences in Japan. In 2023, Kenta Watanabe founded YUI GARDEN ART in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Arch. Pedro Pedalino

CEO / Landscape Architect

LJ-Group

Pedro Pedalino is a globally recognized design leader with a score of excellence in creating projects of environment and public impact. Born in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), his relationship with landscape architecture started at a very early stage, learning through his father Claudio Pedalino, who is also a landscape architect.

Arch. Katia Bonanno

Design Manager

GEMA

Katia is an architect, who graduated at Politecnico di Torino and got Bachelor degree in 2007 then Master in 2010. With her main interest in environmental and green architecture she started her career in an experimental site of architecture in France.

Mr. Peter Cuong Franklin

Chef and Founder

Anan Saigon & Pot Au Pho in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Peter Cường is a Vietnamese-American chef who was born and raised in Dalat in central Vietnam and trained at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu and world-famous restaurants including Caprice in Hong Kong, Alinea in Chicago and Nahm in Bangkok. A pioneer in modern Vietnamese and Asian cuisine, he is one of the most recognizable faces on the country's dynamic gastronomic scene.

Mr. Trinh Lai

Founder

ELG

Trinh Lai, founder of many innovative F&B concepts , is a pioneer in the F&B and entertainment industry, constantly innovating and affirming new developments through his projects in Vietnam.