Nguyen Linh Giao Le

Interior Architecture

I am a Vietnamese Interior Architecture student with a deep passion for creating spaces that evoke a sense of belonging and comfort. Since childhood, I've loved decorating, crafting and playing with colors, discovering how these elements can transform ordinary spaces into something special. I began my academic journey in Vietnam, where I studied for two years and built a strong foundation in design.

Continuing my education in Australia has broadened my perspective, enhancing my knowledge of sustainable and user-focused design, as well as Austrailan regulations and standards. These experiences have shaped my approach to creating functional, empathetic spaces that prioritize the human experience. By combining cultural understanding with innovative and sustainable practices, I aim to design interiors that foster meaningful connections and provide comfort for all who use them.

Hallway

The sloped roof at this building naturally descends, so a glass cut-out was incoporated aiming to enhance the sense of spaciousness while allowing natural light to penetrate the lower floor. This idea not only maximizes light flow but also creates a more open and inviting environment. Earthy tones is applied in the hallway of all building to add warmth and fostering a calm, natural ambiance that encourages both relaxation and social interaction.

Communal living room

A deep blue accent wall which evokes a sense of calm, stability, and focus is supported by green seating, which is associated with balance and rejuvenation, promoting relaxation and comfort. The natural timber tones helps to add warmth and grounding, creating an inviting and cozy atmostphere. Together, these colors work harmoniously to foster a peaceful and comfortable environment.

Communal laundry room

The earthy tone with green and natural timber color combine with soft lighting create a soothing and welcoming atmosphere, helps reduce stress and enhances a sense of calm, making it ideal for a communal laundry space where individuals might seek relaxation during chores.

Meeting room

Orange tones are known to stimulate communication, making them ideal for spaces where discussions and collaboration are key.The bolness of burnt orange on both wall and ceiling also gives the room a cozy, enclosed feel, supporting a focused and cohesive meeting environment. Meanwhile, the blue floor provides a cooling counterbalance to the orange, introducing a sense of calmness and stability to the space. Blue also helps to ground the energy of the room, promoting a balanced and steady atmosphere during discussions. To add a gentle touch of optimism and creativity, I used soft yellow pairing with light color timber. This can help stimulate innovative thinking, making participants feel more positive and engaged. This element keeps the energy bright without overwhelming, complementing the warm of orange and the calm of blue.

Studio apartment

The intention of using built-in furniture is to maximize space efficiency while maintaining a clean and cohesive look. Pastel tone is chosen to use in studio typology to create a balanced and inviting atmostphere. Muted orange and soft yellow are used in the kitchen and entrance to bring energy and cheerfulness, fostering a cozy and welcoming environment. Meanwhile, the green is used in the sleeping area to add as calming, natural element promoting relaxation and harmony. The frosted glass offers privacy while allowing light to flow. enhancing the sense of openness without sacrifying comfort or intimacy.

Acknowledgement of Country

The School of Design and Architecture respectfully acknowledges the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and knowledge-keepers of the lands, waters and sky that surround us, where we work, learn, create, communicate and make place. We recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded and this always was and will always be Wurundjeri Country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who continue to make a better world through design.

We extend our acknowledgement to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students, alumni, real-life clients, and knowledge keepers, who have contributed to our own education diversity and growth. We will continue to ensure that staff and students respectfully honour ancestral connection to Country and Place in everything that they do.

We are dedicated to the notion of design to make a better world and we acknowledge that making tools, shaping place, sharing stories, making meaning, wayfinding and collaborating have long been and continue to be both central and integral to First Peoples' cultures. We recognize that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ cultural contributions have continued relevance to design practice and commit to: reconciling ancestries of design and contemporary practice as well as pursuing culturally and professionally appropriate ways to engage with a diverse population of colleagues, industries and clients. In a time of treaty-making and voice we understand that there are overlaps between caring for Country and the sustainable production of goods, services, experiences, products and buildings.

Guided by the principles of respect, reconciliation, and reciprocity we undertake to indigenising and decolonising design practice by dismantling colonial structures and challenging biases that have marginalised Indigenous voices and design.

As students of SoDA you will be given opportunities to both engage with and educate yourself in Indigenous creative practices and cultural protocols through a lens of inclusivity, diversity, respect, mutual understanding, inter-cultural dialogue in all aspects of design practice. Indigenous people have been telling stories, making tools, and connecting to Country through visual media, placemaking and place marking for more than 60,000 years and these practices are part of an ongoing, evolving and live tradition.