Unique Y-shaped university in Hue

Located on the poetic Perfume River, Hue University of Education (34 Le Loi, Hue City) is a unique architectural heritage of Vietnam.

School gate - sketch by artist Tran Binh Minh

Wind flower wall - sketch by architect Linh Hoang

From 1957 (when it was founded) to 1975, this was the only secondary school teacher training facility in the Central and Central Highlands regions.

Sketch by designer Le Quang Khanh

Sunlight through the corridor - sketch by architect Linh Hoang

With modern Vietnamese architectural style (*), the project is the work of famous architect Ngo Viet Thu (1927 - 2000, winner of the 1955 Roman Grand Prix, designer of the Independence Palace).

The special highlight of the project is the two main lecture halls, designed in a Y shape. This design is not only unique in aesthetics but also optimizes space, allowing more green space to "infiltrate", making the project seem to be nestled among green trees, separate from the noise and dust of the street. The lecture halls with many large windows help with ventilation, natural light, and energy saving.

Unique Y-shaped floor plan - sketch by designer Le Quang Khanh

After school - sketch by architect Linh Hoang

Breeze-soleil (also known as wind flower) is one of the characteristics of tropical architecture , helping to minimize direct sunlight, creating unique light and shadow effects. In this project, the breeze block wall along the corridor and the yellow wall stained with time create an interesting visual effect when the sunlight shines through. The spiral staircase is a curve that "softens" the straight, strong lines of the project and is also a favorite " virtual life " photography angle for young people.

Sketch by Architect Tran Xuan Hong

The school is located on the banks of the poetic Huong River - sketch by architect Phung The Huy

Sketch by Architect Bui Hoang Bao

Hue University of Education was also the main setting in the movie Blue Eyes (directed by Victor Vu).

(*): is the architecture of rationality, originating from modernism, eliminating "frivolous, frivolous" decoration, simple, strong lines, modern materials (concrete, steel, glass...), harmoniously combined with nature and climate conditions.

Source: https://archive.vietnam.vn/doc-dao-truong-dai-hoc-hinh-chu-yo-hue/