Admire 11 outstanding architectural works of Ho Chi Minh City in the past 50 years

Student Cultural House at Ho Chi Minh City National University urban area - Photo: QUANG DINH

Most of the architectural nominations are famous architectural works , witnessing the ups and downs of history and development of Ho Chi Minh City.

These are also interesting destinations that attract domestic and foreign tourists such as: Hung King Memorial Temple in Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Duoc Memorial Temple (Cu Chi).

These are also agencies and units such as: Ho Chi Minh City Television (HTV), Ho Chi Minh City People's Radio (VOH), Ho Chi Minh City State Treasury, Ho Chi Minh City Children's House, Ho Chi Minh City Student Cultural House or Hoa Binh Theater - the venue for many major cultural and artistic events in Ho Chi Minh City...

Architect Nguyen Truong Luu has 4 nominated architectural works.

Nguyen Truong Luu is one of the famous architects of Vietnam, currently the chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Literature and Arts Associations.

He is the "father" of many famous architectural works in Ho Chi Minh City such as: Hung King Memorial Temple , Ho Chi Minh City Television Station, Ho Chi Minh City State Treasury, Children's House and the Ho Chi Minh City Children's House complex...

These are also 4/11 architectural works nominated in the field of architecture.

Hung King Memorial Temple is located in the National Historical and Cultural Park, which is over 400 hectares wide, in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City.

This project was completed in 2009 and consists of four main parts: square, bamboo path, temple and courtyard.

One of the highlights of the project is the ^4,000m2 square, the background simulates the surface of the Dong Son bronze drum. 9 6m high stone pillars on both sides of the square symbolize the 18 Hung Kings.

The architectural work also has artistic ideas, unique architectural solutions and is highly efficient, energy-saving and environmentally friendly.

This work helped architect Nguyen Truong Luu win the State Prize; the first 5-year Ho Chi Minh City Literature and Arts Award (special prize); and the National Architecture Award (second prize).

Hung King Memorial Temple in Ho Chi Minh City attracts a large number of people on major holidays - Photo: QUANG DINH

The Ho Chi Minh City State Treasury is also a typical architectural work of architect Nguyen Truong Luu.

The architectural work is located right behind the old building in the colonial architectural style. The architecture of the work is typical of modern Vietnamese architecture, the way of expressing architectural form by modern technological solutions.

Ho Chi Minh City Television Station - an influential architectural work designed by architect Nguyen Truong Luu. This work received second prize in the National Architecture Award.

Ho Chi Minh City Television Building - Photo: THANH HIEP

Ho Chi Minh City State Treasury - Photo: THANH HIEP

The Children's House and the Ho Chi Minh City Children's House complex are also new designs by architect Nguyen Truong Luu.

This project has a modern, convenient and elegant appearance. The idea of ​​the project's shape is taken from the image of a tree sprout, a bird's nest and a flying kite.

In 2018, the project was honored to receive the National Architecture Award (silver prize).

Along with that are many other awards such as: Vietnam Literature and Arts Award (award for authors who are members of central specialized literature and arts associations); Ho Chi Minh City Creativity Award (second prize); Ho Chi Minh City Architecture Award (silver prize).

Ho Chi Minh City Children's House and Children's House complex (District 3) - Photo: THANH HIEP

Ho Chi Minh City Children's House and Children's House complex won many architectural awards - Photo: THANH HIEP

Children's House and the Ho Chi Minh City Children's House complex at night - Photo: Organizing Committee

Hoa Binh Theater, Ho Chi Minh City Student Cultural House nominated

Hoa Binh Theater (District 10) is one of the city's landmark projects in the early stages of the city's renovation period.

The auditorium is spacious and airy with a modern stage system. The theater has a capacity of more than 2,000 seats and is the chosen venue for large-scale art programs and events.

Hoa Binh Theater (District 10) is currently under repair - Photo: THANH HIEP

Ho Chi Minh City Student Cultural House is a unit that propagates the policies of the Party and State, organizes activities to educate students on traditions, ethics and lifestyle.

On October 17, 2002, the Student Cultural House was established under the decision of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. In 2006, the Student Cultural House inaugurated its own headquarters at 643 Dien Bien Phu, Ward 1, District 3.

In 2019, the Student Cultural House built a new facility on a campus of more than 3 hectares, located in the urban area of ​​Ho Chi Minh City National University.

This architectural work was designed by architect Nguyen Trung Kien.

The project is a symbol of the creative energy of the young generation through its architectural form using traditional lines in a modern urban context. This project won the silver prize of the Ho Chi Minh City Architecture Award.

Ho Chi Minh City Student Cultural House - Photo: QUANG DINH

Ho Chi Minh City Student Cultural House at night - Photo: Organizing Committee

Another architectural work nominated for the 50 outstanding literary and artistic works of Ho Chi Minh City is the Ben Duoc Memorial Temple, Cu Chi, by architect Khuong Van Muoi.

This project is located in the space of Cu Chi tunnels . Ben Duoc Temple is designed with curved roofs and stylized motifs and patterns from communal houses and temples of traditional Vietnamese villages.

Ben Duoc Memorial Temple is a place to honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives for the country in the struggle to liberate the South and unify the country. This work won the Ho Chi Minh City Literature and Arts Award (1995 - 1996).

Ben Duoc Memorial Temple, Cu Chi seen from above - Photo: QUANG DINH

In addition, in the top 11 literary and artistic works nominated in the field of architecture, there are also: Nguyen Van To Secondary School (architect Dong Viet Thai), District 10 Administrative Center, Ho Chi Minh City (architect Nguyen Van Tat), Ho Chi Minh City People's Radio Station (architect Tran Kim Tan), Artex Saigon Building (architect Tran Khanh Trung).

Nguyen Van To Secondary School (District 10, Ho Chi Minh City) - Photo: THANH HIEP

District 10 Administrative Center, Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: THANH HIEP

Ho Chi Minh City People's Radio Station Building - Photo: THANH HIEP

Artex Saigon Building is located in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: THANH HIEP

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