Latest articles by Joshua Zukas
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Vietnam’s new biophilic architecture is going wild
Picture architecture in Vietnam and you might imagine ancient temples buried down countryside lanes or faded colonial buildings lining the city streets. But spurred by unprecedented economic growth, this Southeast Asian country of almost 100 million is revamping its traditional image – and architecture is part of the overhaul. After decades spent trying to keep Vietnam’s unrelenting jungles out of the cities, visionary architects now harness the wilderness to enhance their urban creations. And the countryside is no longer designated for relics of the past – but also innovations for the future. From contemporary art hubs hiding in the hills to city tower blocks blooming with foliage, here is the architecture that is making its mark on Vietnam.
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Vo Trong Nghia designs Vietnamese shophouse with an artisanal twist
Vo Trong Nghia’s Bat Trang House breaks the traditional shophouse mould with two floors dedicated to commerce, several elevated gardens and a ceramic casing inspired by the owners’ artisanal heritage
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Ho Chi Minh City’s bioclimatic architecture
A trio of projects in Ho Chi Minh City showcase the best of bioclimatic architecture – buildings that harness the local climate for sustainability and human comfort
