King Khai Dinh (1916 - 1925) was the 12th king of the Nguyen Dynasty. The tomb began construction in 1920 and was not completed until 1931. Although the area (117 x 48.5 m) is quite modest compared to the tombs of previous kings, Khai Dinh tomb is very unique.
Sketch by artist Phan Anh Thu
Sketch by Thai artist Sutien Lokulprakit
Sketch by Architect Nguyen Khanh Vu
Overall, the mausoleum is a rectangular block rising high. Although the mausoleum's location is still according to feng shui with a low hill in front as the "front court" , Chau Chu mountain as the "back occiput" , Chop Vung and Kim So mountains as the "left dragon, right tiger" , Chau E stream as the "water gathering" ... but King Khai Dinh renewed the Hue royal architecture with materials, architectural styles, construction techniques ... To build the mausoleum, he sent people to France to buy iron, steel, cement, ardoise tiles (split stone), to Japan, China to buy colored glass, porcelain ... The pillar (the tallest architecture, a majestic symbol of a sustainable institution) in Bi Dinh is built in the shape of a tower (Buddhist stupa). The Stele House with columns and arches is modeled after Roman architecture in Europe ... In addition, the project also has an electrical system, lightning protection system.
Sketch by Pham Ngoc Huy (DAU Sketchers Club)
Sketch by Architect Nguyen Van Thien Quan
Sketch by Architect Quy Nguyen
Thien Dinh Palace is the main structure. In the three middle rooms, the pinnacle of ceramic and glass sculpture art is shown through decorative reliefs (sets of four seasons, five blessings, eight treasures, tea trays and modern items such as alarm clocks, tennis rackets...) made by famous artisans across the country. Among them, artisan Phan Van Tanh is the author of three of the largest Nine Dragons Hidden in the Clouds murals in Vietnam.
Sketch by Architect Tran Xuan Hong
Sketch by Architect Phung The Huy
Sketch by artist Doan Quoc
The gilded bronze statue of King Khai Dinh was cast in France in a 1:1 ratio. Above is a canopy that weighs nearly 1 ton but looks very soft and graceful.
Sketch by Architect Nguyen Dinh Viet
Sketch by artist Doan Quoc
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