Sustainability in Urban Manifestos (Selected Works)

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STUDIO PASOLA
MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE 01, [ 2016 ]

CENTER OF Studies for ARCHITECTURE (COSA),
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA(UiTM)
Published as part of
ARK 704 Sustainable Environment

Course coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Sabarinah Sh. Ahmad
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pasola studio
Urban Design Studio
Master of Architecture 01
(March 2016 - July 2016)
Universiti Teknologi MARA, UiTM
Kampus Puncak Alam
Selangor, Malaysia
urban design studio tutors:

Syed Sobri Syed Zubir (SL)
Fairuz Reza Razali
Zaharah Yahya
Jamsyid Idrus
Fairus Kholid
EDITORIAL team:
Sabarinah Sh. Ahmad
Norhati Ibrahim
Hazirah Hamzah
Nadia Fathin Syahira
// Sustainability in Urban Manifestos //
preface
Sustainability in Urban Manifestos is

a compilation of selected projects by
students in the Advanced Urban Design
Studio (M.Arch 01), from March-July
2016. For this semester, the Masters of
Architecture students at UiTM visited
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam
to work on the urban structure of these
cities.
This Advanced Urban Design Studio
challenges the post-graduate students
to demonstrate the understanding and
ability to design and conceptualize
an architectural/urban project in their
selected cities, with the emphasis on
inserting small size urban incubators
that contain programmes reflecting the
potentialities of these spaces.
A key feature in this publication is its

emphasis on climatic and sustainable
strategies, adapted by each proposed
projects, in response to the urban
environment. The importance towards
greener and sustainable future have
entered common parlance in these
recent, intervening years. Hence,
integrated in students' urban design
projects.
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Preface
Contributors
Overview:
Ho Chi Minh City
Overview:
Hanoi
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63
85
101
Urban Hangout:
Enhancing The Culture
Embara:
Saigons Youth Arcadia
Biophilia:
Origin of Active Community
Space Simulacrum:
A Paradox of Conceptual Novelty
Revivify Resiliency:
A Holistic Formula to Cultivate A

Thriving Vicinity
Peripatetic City:
A Pursuit of Knowledge Moment
CONTENTS
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145
161
177
193
Ensemble Urban Motley:
X Spot Stimulus Towards Art and

Culture Market Neighbourhood
Metabolicity:
Integrating Nature Towards

CUltural Hub
Nexus Biomimicry:
Juxtaposition of Nodes
Playscapes:
Alternate Youth Brand Space
Creative Capsule:
Lavishing Entertainment Haven by

Invigorating Hanoi Old Quarter as
A Creative City
The Liveable City:
Expressionism In The Ngo Gach

Streets Of Hanoi
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221
227
249
263
The Gnosis:
Aggrandizing the Knowledge of

Arts and Crafts
Euphoric City:
Multilayer Public Realm and

Livable Waterfront in Stimulating
Happiness Throughout the city.
Hybridity:
New Economic Paradigm in Hoan

Kiem District
Rhythm and Pattern of Urbanism:

Mapping the Cultural Catalyst
Dothi Etape:
Journey Through the Experiences

of Performance and Art
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contributors
Ahmad Farhan Izhan Bin Abd Wahab

Aniq Bin Anas
Che Ku Abdul Salam Bin Abd Whayab
Hazirah Hani Binti Hamzah
Luqmanul Hakim Bin Shamsul
Mohammad Hazwan Bin Abd Rahman
Mohd Aliff Bin Sued
Mohd Arif Ihsan Bin Azman
Muhammad Faris Hadi Bin Ghazali
Muhammad Hasif Bin Ab Razak
Nadia Fathin Syahira Bt Ahmad Nazri
Nur Shahareena Binti Nazli
Nurul Hanis Binti Mustafa Kamal
Putri Farawahida Binti Megat Kamaruzaman
Rabiatul Adawiyah Binti Ahmad Kamal
Syazwanie Binti Mohd Sapian
Syed Arief Bin Syed Albakri
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Bitexco Financial Tower, one of the tallest in Ho Chi Minh City
ho chi minh city

(saigon)
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is Vietnam at its most dizzying: a highoctane city of commerce and culture that has driven the country
forward with its pulsating energy. A chaotic whirl, the city breathes
life and vitality into all who settle here, and visitors cannot help
but be hauled along for the ride. From the finest of hotels to the
cheapest of guesthouses, the classiest of restaurants to the tastiest
of street stalls, the choicest of boutiques to the scrum of the markets,
HCMC is a city of energy and discovery. Wander through timeless
alleys to incense-infused temples before negotiating chic designer
malls beneath sleek 21st-century skyscrapers.
The ghosts of the past live on in buildings that one generation
ago witnessed a city in turmoil, but now the real beauty of the
former Saigon's urban collage is the seamless blending of these two
worlds into one exciting mass, creating a dynamic urban sphere in
very special sense.
The downtown area, still referred to as Saigon, is growing at a
rate that will equal Tokyo by 2020. If Hanoi is the political capital of
Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is the commercial heart and a magnet
for foreign investors. Progress aside, Saigon is steeped in tradition,
a living monument to the past that wears its culture proudly on
its sleeve. Decorated with colonial and French style architecture
throughout the city, Saigon houses a unique mixture of past and
present.
Turtle Tower, located in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake - Hanoi Old Quarter
hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam's capital lies in the North of the country and is
one of the country's top tourist hot spots. It offers French-colonial
architecture, a rich food culture and a long history (the city celebrated
its millennium in 2010.) The most well-known and important districts
in Hanoi are Ba Dinh District (aka the French Quarter) where the
government offices are located and Hoan Kiem District (aka the Old
Quarter) which is considered the city's business hub and main tourist
destination.
As the oldest continuously developed area of Vietnam, Hanoi's
Old Quarter has a history that spans 2,000 years and represents
the eternal soul of the city. The Old Quarter began to acquire
its reputation as a crafts area when the Vietnamese attained
independence in the 11th century and King Ly Thai To build his
palace there. Because inhabitants of each street came from the
same village, streets developed a homogeneous look.
The Old Quarter has a rich religious heritage. When the craftsmen
moved from outlying villages into the capital, they brought with them
their religious practices. They transferred their temples, pagodas and
communal houses to their new location. Therefore, on each street in
the Old Quarter there is at least one temple. Now, many of the old
temples in the Old Quarter have been transformed into shops and
living quarters, but some of the old buildings' religious roots can still
be recognized by the architecture of their roofs.
urban
manifestos
Urban hangout :
enhancing the culture
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It is in many ways the ideal 21st century city eminently walkable, friendly, entertaining, hip,
young, tolerant, and inexpensive. Its old neighbourhoods are a Jane Jacobs triumph of mixeduse economic dynamism and eyes-on-the-street for safety. Retail, restaurants, and business
services squeeze into the narrow ground-floor street fronts while residents live in wildly
assorted houses above. Except for few hours between midnight and dawn, Hanoians seem
constantly on the move-eating, drinking, making things, selling things, playing badminton
and chess, laughing, talking, hustling-pretty much all in the place. This project is to create
new typologies of lifestyle for the community in this area. The culture of living itself can be a
strong element to enhance the beauty of the city by injecting a few programs that involving
community and tourist. As a backpackers hub for tourist, this place has a potential to
develop as a main attraction in Hanoi.
by Ahmad Farhan Izhan Abd Wahab
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Hanoi, The city has its own
potential to be develop to
a great city that enhancing
the city with the culture
itself. A Brazilian politician,
Jaime Lerner stated that
the secret to the city is
integration. Every area of
the city should combine
work, leisure and culture.
Separate these functions
and parts of the city die.
The theory is about where
once should integrated the
work, leisure and culture to
make the city life ever after.
However in this proposal,
I will focus in the leisure
as a main event and the
other two as the secondary
event. The concept of

leisure is being emphasize
in this project as conceptual
program to capitalize and
nurturing the activity as
formation of festivities series
of event in emerging the
levitation of festival tourism
city of the district. With the
integration of stimulation
and creativity of leisure
element, the conception
of leisure shall manage to
create an interesting festival
scheme. The stimulation
has to be absorbed in a
climate relatively free from
pressure. Freedom appears
as the core aspect of leisure
thereby serve as main
concept in leisure activities.

Creativity comes with the
ability to come up with the
divergent association that
encourage by physical
environment
providing
individual with intensive
sense of stimulation. As
stated by Geoffrey G.,
Leisure is living in relative
freedom from the external
compulsive
forces
of
ones culture and physical
environment so as to be
able to act from internally
compelling love in ways
which
are
personally
pleasing,
intuitively
worthwhile, and provide a
basis for faith.
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An Urban Hang Out
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- Jaime Lerner, Brazilian Politician
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seem constantly on the moveeating, drinking, making things,
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It is in many ways the ideal 21st century

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hip, young, tolerant, and inexpensive. Its old
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Hoan Kiem Lake (Vietnamese: H Hon Kim, meaning Lake of the Returned Sword or Lake of the
Restored Sword), also known as H Gm (Sword Lake), is a lake in the historical center of Hanoi,
the capital city of Vietnam. The lake is one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as a focal
point for its public life. However, apart of hoan kiem that people abandon is the culture of interacting
with each other.
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Hanoi (River within/inside) has had

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the traffic in the local style but the experience
of exploring the historical area is a mustdo and truly well worth it. Packed with
charming colonial architecture, Buddhist
temples and pagodas, the Old Quarter,
located near Hoan Kiem Lake in Hoan
Kiem District, is Hanois major commercial
district. Its heart and soul is exposed in
the ancient commercial streets which are
named after their original businesses dating
back about 1,000 years. Though most of
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squeeze into the narrow ground-floor street fronts
while residents live in the wildly assorted houses
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districts in Hanoi are Ba Dinh District (aka
the French Quarter) where the government
offices are located and Hoan Kiem District
(aka the Old Quarter) which is considered
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destination. One of Hanois most common
sights is that of streets packed with scooters,
bicycles and cars swarming around
pedestrians like a school of fish. Then there
are the many sidewalk vendors and people
simply out for a stroll and the popular Old
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It is in many ways the ideal 21st century city eminently walkable,

friendly, entertaining, hip, young, tolerant, and inexpensive. Its old
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roof. Expect to find plenty of hip caf, bars,
a variety of restaurants, bakeries, boutique
shops and art galleries in this historical area.
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Diversism is a series of
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trajectories.- Proving the
current and most imporatnt
forefront in multiple fields
and industries is a direction
towards
increasing
diverse production whilst
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the biologically Diverse. This
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to how individuals wish to
live their lifes, Constructing
all human activity around
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and threats to the Diverse.
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sustainable design strategies

Moves towards elimination of the use of non-renewable resources (such as
fossil fuel based energy, mains water and materials)
Moves towards the elimination of solid waste production

Moves towards the elimination of air, soil and water pollution
Creates healthy indoor environments
Protects and enhances natural ecological systems and cycles
Hanoi, vietnam
// carbon footprint
2016
site are (developed area) = 71224.67 sqm
carbon emissions per capital / year = 2.6 metric tonnes
population on existing site = 2288 pax
carbon emissions (CO2) = 2.6 x 2288
= 5948.8 metric tonne
2036
site are (developed area) = 71224.67 sqm
carbon emissions per capital / year = 1.2 metric tonnes
projected population on site = 3203 pax
carbon emissions (CO2)= 1.2 x 3203
= 3843.6 metric tonnes
Percentage
2105.2 / 5948.8 X100%= 35% per 30 years
*estimated collective housings resident & research centre
footprint is 2.5 metric tonnes per year
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energy efficiency
// strategy 01
// photovoltaic system
battery
photovoltaic panel
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charge controller
utilities power
inverter
loads
// housing typology
// amenities typology
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// strategy 02
Pocket wetlands
& rain gardens
Green streets
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material selection
// strategy 03
// reusable material
recycled steel structure
composite wall panel
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panels construction
recycled concrete
// typology of spaces
typology 1
building arrangement
typology 2
panels dimension
typology 3
typology 4
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// strategy 04
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green features
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public spaces
// strategy 05
// typology of promanade
typo 1
typo 2
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// multi funtion area
tech event
ceremony festivals
trading area
// typology of tower
watch tower
billboard 1
billboard 2
office tower
recreational tower
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// urban hangout //
EMBARA:
SAIGONS YOUTH ARCADIA
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Embara is a classical Malay word for wayfaring. The act of a wayfaring stranger or a wayfarer
traveling on foot. A wayfaring man; travelling, journeying, walking, hiking, rambling, touring;
wandering, roaming, roving, drifting, nomadic, itinerant, peripatetic. Wayfarer are practitioners
of the city, for the city is made to be walked. A city is a language, a repository of possibilities,
and walking is the act of speaking that language. Just as language limits what can be said,
architecture limits where one can walk, but the wayfarer invents other ways to go. Embara is
an approach to reconstruct the relationship of the city and the human subject. As a concept,
wayfaring is used as a strategy to enhance the user experience in both solids and voids, public
and private spaces. The two main street that runs parallel in the site will act as eureka on the
ground level, sprawling out its energy horizontally and vertically throughout the urban blocks.
by Aniq bin Anas
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Come October 2016, a New Urban
Agenda will be approved at Habitat
III placing culture at the centre of the
debates on sustainable urbanism. In order
to confront the challenge of wider cultural
amalgamation, this urban acupuncture
aspire to instill new urban typologies for
living, knowledge sharing, and profit making.
Ho Chi Minh City commonly known as
Saigon or by the abbreviations HCMC or
HCM is the former capital of the Republic of
Vietnam Once dearly called Diamond of the
Far-east, Saigon is now the most populated
city in Vietnam. Modern office skyscrapers,
amidst Oriental style pagodas and food
stalls along the street, create a dynamic
urban sphere in very special sense.
If Hanoi is the political capital of Vietnam,

Saigon is the commercial heart and a
magnet for foreign investors. New businesses
ventures
and ambitious development
projects are poppping up each year. Traffic
is heavy, dense and never-ending, but you
can always find locals lounging at streetside
coffee vendors, content to admire the
passing free-for-all.
Progress aside, Saigon is steeped in tradition,
a living monument to the past that wears
its culture proudly on its sleeve. Decorated
with colonial and French style architecture
throughout the city, Saigon houses a unique
mixture of past and present.
// site setting //
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Lies in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City, the

proposed urban footprint perimeter belongs
to District 1 which is regarded as an animated
central urban district with highest living
standards of the city in every aspect. This belief
is expressed clearly in the saying: n Quan 5,
nam Quan 3, ma ca Quan 1 which means
Eat in District 1, stay in District 3, entertain
in District 1. Covering up to 24 acre, the site
house two streets with the highest prices of
land using right in this biggest city of Vietnam
namely Nguyen Hue Boulevard and Dong Khoi
Street.
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Nguyen Hue Boulevard
Dong Khoi Street

// dilemmas + potentialities //
Graph below demonstrate the urban issues
in Downtown Saigon. The existing land use
distribution as illustrated above is obtained by
placing a 5x5 meter grid on the urban fabric.
These series of squares are then calculated to
give an impression of the existing land use
budget of the area.
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Gentrification is a global urban phenomenon

whereby underdeveloped areas are
transformed. The process is often coupled
with rising rents, a shift in the social fabric
of neighbourhoods, and in many cases, the
influx of multinational corporations [5]. To
some it implies the beautification and positive
development of previously underdeveloped
areas. However, it goes hand in hand with the
negative effects of lower-income residents
being priced out in favour of those who can
afford increased rent prices caused by the
process of rapid transformation.
Segrification is a combination of
gentrification and segregation. The term
describes the phenomena that occurs when
rising rents cause families to move away or
prevent individuals of diverse socioeconomic
brackets to have access to affordable housing.

Segrification describes the process, not
only in Downtown Saigon but very much
common in big cities throughout the world,
by which gentrification increases the cost of
living, resulting in a diminishment of racial
and income diversity. There is a pressing need
to reform the urban typologies for living,
knowledge sharing, and profit making of the
place that which embrace the existing local
culture in order to de-gentrify Downtown
Saigon as it is today.
The newly opened pedestrian boulevard
however, apart from being a public realm
also serve as urban stage to house major
festivities such as Tet Festival and the annual
flower festival. The verticality of urban blocks
and sense of grandeur are strong forces
at the site. As the city becomes denser,
buildings tend to grow taller for it is the
best mechanism to increase the strata of the
land in accommodating the ever expanding
businesses. This phenomena contributes to
the amalgamation of urban skyscrapers and
colonial or French style architecture in the
heart of Saigon.
grandeur : Nguyen Hue Boulevard
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VERTICALITY: HIGH DENSITY
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GLASS [BOX]
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// hypothetical programs //
This theoretical city seek to promote
interaction amongst stranger. Stranger
interaction is the wilful engagement
between people who have no previous
relationship. This act of spontaneity can
have significant effects by interrupting the
expected narratives of daily life, shifting
perspective, and forming unexpected
connections. This unexpected connections or
urban spontaneity refers to the importance
of occasionally engaging in unpredictable
events in our cities, as opposed to moving
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embara block // parcel 2
embara block // parcel 1
through them with expected, predictable

patterns of behaviour. The element of surprise
is an important one in discovering new ways
of seeing our streets. Actions like flash mobs,
street dancing, impromptu conversations
with strangers, and unplanned behaviours
in our everyday lives play an important role
in our sense of ownership of our own streets
and help promote a healthy connection
to our sense of freedom and expression in
public space.
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// ecological design //
To encourage intensity
of land uses via mixeduse development plans. A
mixed-use
development
discourages single land use
zoning and encourages
higher density development.
Integration between mixed
use of sites and the building
uses will help promote
sustainability of the place.
It will encourage people to
walk to their daily activities.
This reduces the need to
travel by private vehicle
or public transports as
their daily needs can be
easily accessed within the
development. UHI refers to
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a phenomenon where the

cities and townships are
significantly warmer than
their surrounding areas.
The UHI can be reduced by
providing more shade trees
at streets and vegetation on
roof tops as well as external
facades of buildings. As a
general rule, 10% increase in
vegetation cover reduces the
temperature by about three
degrees, hence providing
a cooling effect to the
surrounding
environment.
The building orientation has
a huge impact on heating,
lighting and cooling costs.
In hot humid climate,

solar influence on energy
consumption in buildings is
significant; therefore design
strategies are focused on
reducing heat gain.
Both passive and active
design strategies should be
given priority to reduce heat
gain in buildings. Increase
the harnessing of sunlight
through block orientation
(compact development) and
building orientation (natural
ventilation, prevailing winds
and wind zone).
// urban system //
In an age of accelerating change, cities are
the new nations. Cities are the infrastructures
that most define us. By 2030, more than two
thirds of the worlds population will live in
cities. And these are not mere little dots on
the map, rather vast archipelagos stretching
hundreds of kilometres. The way cities around
the world are expanding today somehow has
become the accepted worldview of how a
21st Century future living should be.
Yet our definition of urbanity is steeped in

certain tropes that do not support the full
range of informal urban activity. This study
is nothing more than a humble attempt to
draws on theory but focused on real-world
problem in search of authentic future living. I
would argue that the biggest challenge of our
time is to open ones mind in understanding
the historical context and real journey toward
the realisation of our current secular society
in the urban environment.
private space: living experience on higher ground
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public space: building as the edge
ground and underground: connecting viewcube
ground: pop-up urbanism

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BIOPHILIA:
ORIGIN OF ACTIVE COMMUNITY
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The structure idea of this urbanism is to provide a healthy spot that can help and encourage
people to exercise and live a healthy life by providing a system that will benefit the general
public and other parties. The development will firstly focus on making a statement of an
entrance. A part of the site which has the characteristics to emphasize on making a statement
of an entrance is choose and developed into a fully pedestrianized boulevard which function
as the spine to the site. The boulevard is enliven by injecting a suitable programs such as
push carthology type of commercial and having a vista of itself. Existing sports complex is
then being rejuvenate to maximize one of the site potential which is as a healthy living style
catalyst. Reanimation to the site potential as an art and culture was then take place in
relation to the existing art and culture that exists around it. Finally, the circuit which connect
all activities is re configure to invigorate the whole site henceforth making the site again as
an antecedent of healthy living.
by Che Ku Abdul Salam Abd Whayab
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The need for a radically new
approach to bringing nature
into urban life has never been
more obvious than in the
endless modernist, cookiecutter high-rise towers of
the emerging megalopolises
of the world, especially in
Asia, where they are usually
surrounded by little more
than grass and concrete
and where biodiversity
loss continues apace. The
design explores the spatial
integration of urban parks
and the mixing of programs
with other functions through
Biophilia. Is it possible
to reinforce urban parks
inside urban environments,
instead of pushing its away
because of large space

utilization or no attractive
investment reasons? Aim is
to understand how urban
park can be integrated
physical in cities and urban
environments,
to
give
an overview of inspiring
examples, and the spatial
and programmatic relation
of the urban parks with
its
direct
surroundings.
What can be learned from
successful examples from
urban parks? What is
spatially possible? What
organizational aspects are
essential for this purpose?
How to apply the results by
new and renewal projects?
Simultaneously,
literature
study is done on all specific

programs aimed, as well
on the acquiescence of the
programme onto the site.
Lessons of various urban
parks projects are translated
into a design and planning
toolbox which consists of
spatial,
programmatically
and organizational aspects.
This toolbox can be used to
improve the existing situation
or for new assignments
(design and policy) where
the main goal is to integrate
new programmatic with
its
urban
environment
while infusing the Biophilia
characteristics in order to
became a Biophilic City.
site plan
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Tao Dan Park situated at the intersection

of Cach Mang Thang Tam and Nguyen
Thi Minh Khai (Neighbouring District 3
and District 1. This manicured green space
span over 10 hectare, bench linked track
with over 1000 trees species. The park is
split down the middle by Truong Dinh.
To the northeast of Truong Dinh is a
small contemporary sculpture garden and
the old Cercle Sportif, an elite sporting
club during the French colonial period and
now the Labour Culture Palace with tennis
courts, a colonnaded art deco swimming
pool and a clubhouse. The park is lively
during certain hours of the days and more
vibrant during an event or festive seasons.
// site settings //
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// site potentials //
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site dilemmas
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// TARGET USER
Target user mainly on the sports person and those who enjoy openness and sustainable
living. As far as the aim is to became Biophilic city, green community would be the main
target. Green on the other word referring to those who pursue greater sustainable quality of
life. Other than that,other investor could come to invest at the same time local people and
traders is still foreseen as the vital target as they are the one who resides around the site.
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// design intentions: aims & objectives
The objectives are mainly to
create a sustainable healthy
district that are active by
introducing and injecting
new programs which based
on active lifestyle without
diminishing the area cultural
identity by providing a
healthy area that can help
and encourage people
to exercise and live a
healthy life by having a
system that will benefit the
general public and other
parties . it is hoped to
improve the health of people
and indirectly to relieve the
obesity rate in Vietnam .
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The strategy is divided into programmatic
and spatial aspect which is as follows: -
1 - Programmatic aspect
Bringing together program promotes an
interaction between program components
and urban life. The greater the variety of
amenities, the more diverse groups of people which will use the amenities. Fitting sport
in an urban environment is more than just
adding sports-related programs.
2- Spatial Aspect.
The spatial aspects are divided into the following aspects: sport size/typology, position
in the city, relationship with public space,
visibility, distance and proximity, accessibility, public access and lock ability, flexibility.
// strategy 01 // PROGRAMATIC ASPECT //
SPORT CHAIN
The multifunctional sports hall is a good example of building typology where in one space
different sports are possible. This creates a chain of different sports, with interaction between
the different athletes. A direct relationship between sport and public space also contributes
to a sports chain. This combination of organized and non-organized sports of individual and
group activities allows for exchange between the different groups.
Smart Combinations
Smart combinations arise from the mixing of program components. These combinations are
not complicated. Its proximity to various program components around the sport cluster or
urban area are of great importance. This traditionally grown connection between sport and
culture is visible in the large number of sports and cultural facilities and is also part of many
cities sport policies.
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PROGRAM MIX
Mixing different sections can take place at district, neighbourhood and building level. It
is essential that use and management aspects should be taken into account directly in
the design of mixed sports complexes. Especially when it comes to providing innovative
concepts sport management this is very important. Mixing consists of different sports, library,
playground, restaurant / canteen, hotel (for athletes), centre for sports, municipal sports
department
// strategy 02 // SPATIAL ASPECT //

Spatially, to maintain the social sustainability
of the area, a floating pushcathology is
introduced. Push cart is already a part of
the culture on the site mainly used to sell
foods. however, to increase the sustainable
value, most commercial area are converted
into a moveable pushcart area so the area
would be utilised for other purposed during
certain time.
SHOPHOUSE
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current shop house

on the site was just
a single block with
no idendity. Hence,
it is converted into a
complex building with
a lot more sustainibily
characteristic
and
green building image
to promote economic
sustainability as this
type of building has
greater value.
strategy 03 // solar power harvesting - photovoltaic cell

photovoltaic panels solar collector is used
as a tool for recycling and generating
energy for the park usgae. besides, the
energy collection can be sell to the power
network generator as an investment on
maintaining the park. the energy generation
is harvested using photovoltaic panel whick
install on rooftop of few park ameneties.
This new technolygy by WAtly will be allocated around the site to cultivate the clustering
process of solar energy.
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// strategy 04 // ENERGY EFFICIENCY - led lighting//

Energy efficient lighting is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to reduce the energy
usage. all of the lamp post bulb and the interrior lighting will use led bulb to save more energy.
// strategy 05 // Permeable pavers//

It reduces pollution and downstream flooding as well as
improving the urban ecology
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// strategy 06 // recycle material street furniture //
Helps in reducing carbon footprint and minimize the loss
of natural resources
// strategy 07 // GREEN LUNG PROTECTION //

green lung protection is important in keeping the enviroment stable and polutamt free. with
the presence of this green lung, user will benefit in the aspect of body and mind.
// strategy 08 // green roof //

Greenroofs, eco-roofs, nature roofs, or roof
greening systems are living, vegetative
roofing alternatives designed in stark
contrast to the many standard non-porous
roof choices. Their greatest potential
lies in this capacity to cover impervious
surfaces with permeable plant material.
Greenroofs help to invest in the protection
of our environment by diminishing
developmental impact on our communities
while providing a fresh approach with
visually appealing organic architecture.
Here is a potentially ideal architectural
union of aesthetics, economics, and
ecology.
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space simulacrum :
a paradox of conceptual novelty
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Space Simulacrum is a manifesto of architectural protest to confront the authority with issues
raised on the usage of public realm. The idea of Space Simulacrum explored different visual
& physical approaches to inform the public of the posed issues while analysing how design
can serves as tool to shock, instigate and intervene in the community.
by Hazirah Hamzah
visual impression of a component in a space simulacrum
The idea of public space, as

it developed in the modern
period, was space for the
free use and enjoyment of
the citizenry. The temper
and character of public
space should be determined
not by any private or public
authority, but by the ways
in which people choose to
use it. However, in Ho Chi
Minh City, to be precise,
laws handing sweeping new
powers to local council and
private security to restrict
access to public space are
extinguishing the diversity
of civic life. This is a new
alliance of a business and
state elite, set against civil
society. What turns out to
be messy is social life itself
skateboarders, protesters,
buskers, leafleteers, children

playing games that is, any
activity that is not shopping
or getting from A to B.
The Space Simulacrum is
intended mainly to protest
against such restrictions,
and to create points of
diversion
around
the
pedestrian
boulevard,
pulling the crowds away
from the boulevard. The
scheme manipulates the use
of space and time, combined
with hypothetical injections
of programs, in order to act
as socio-cultural catalyst to
increase pedestrian traffic in
Downtown District 1, Ho Chi
Minh City during daytime
by creating an altered
reality, in which perceptions
and experiences of space,

duration and gravity are
transformed. The framework
of plugging in social activities
on some potential areas, as
well as constructing minor
installations
throughout
the site, are intended to
haul people into some
sort of black holes, and
making them forget about
the passing of times.
These interventions are
hopefully able to make a
comprehensive rediscovery
of the idea of public space,
and to remediate the public
realm in the immediate
vicinity of the Nguyen Hue
Pedestrian Boulevard.
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site plan
23 acres
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Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is Vietnam at

its most dizzying: a high-octane city of
commerce and culture that has driven the
country forward with its pulsating energy.
A chaotic whirl, the city breathes life and
vitality into all who settle here, and visitors
cannot help but be hauled along for the ride.
From the finest of hotels to the cheapest of
guesthouses, the classiest of restaurants to
the tastiest of street stalls, the choicest of
boutiques to the scrum of the markets, HCMC
is a city of energy and discovery. Wander
through timeless alleys to incense-infused
temples before negotiating chic designer
malls beneath sleek 21st-century skyscrapers.
seamless blending of these two worlds into

one exciting mass, creating a dynamic
urban sphere in very special sense.
The ghosts of the past live on in buildings

that one generation ago witnessed a
city in turmoil, but now the real beauty of
the former Saigons urban collage is the
District 1 is the busiest district in the city with

the highest living standards. ong Khoi street
and Nguyen Hue boulevard in the district
are the citys two main commercial centers.
The downtown area, still referred to as

Saigon, is growing at a rate that will equal
Tokyo by 2020. If Hanoi is the political
capital of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is the
commercial heart and a magnet for foreign
investors. Progress aside, Saigon is steeped
in tradition, a living monument to the past
that wears its culture proudly on its sleeve.
Decorated with colonial and French style
architecture throughout the city, Saigon
houses a unique mixture of past and present.
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// site potentials
Nguyen Hue Street, and its neighbouring street particularly Le Loi Street & Dong Khoi Street,
have prime land value, approximately VND162 million (roughly US$7,600) per m - the
most expensive land value in Ho Chi Minh City & the whole Vietnam. The proposed site
will most likely to emerge a denser, more compact city. The fact that the area is filled with
commercial-dominated buildings, with future subway line & station that can generate many
people to the area and more cash flows, should be used to its advantage. Strong horizontal
axis links major landmarks towards the waterfront, coupled with presence of power brands
in multiple locations are identified as nodes that draw people to the area.
1 the 5th elevation
hierarchy of building heights create
opportunities
in
revitalising
and
beautification of rooftops
2 urban core vicinities

concentrate higher densities around
transit, encourage car-less culture, and
greater mixture of building use
3 reason to stay
widened key sidewalks make walking
more inviting and allow for installation of
benches and parklets, which give people
additional reason to spend time in public
realm
4 surplus properties
vacant lot and underutilized space in
cities could provide important social and
ecological benefits - revenue generator,
place of opportunity
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// site dilemmas
Downtown District 1, particularly in the
vicinity of the proposed site, although is
full of potentials, have its own dilemmas.
Interestingly, the prominent pedestrian
boulevard in Nguyen Hue Street, which
is the main public space provided by
the City Council, is seemingly hot due
to lack of shaded area, insufficient trees
along the boulevard & the sidewalks of
the neighbouring street. Besides that,
lots of restrictions are imposed especially
along the sidewalks, boulevard & other
public areas. Street vendors are also
banned from using the sidewalks facing
the boulevard. Issues regarding this
pedestrian boulevard are what trigger
the projects thirst for urban intervention.
1 impervious space
artificial structures constructed to cater for
rapid urbanization modifies urban air and
water resources
2 large is less
large building masses take up large footprint,
reducing permeability
3 inefficiency is costly
urban pattern with weak spatial arrangement
should be improved to maximize growth and
economic revenue
DESIGN CONCEPT
lity
rrea
pe
hy
blackholes
DIMENSION
(activities/programs)
hyp
err
ea
l
y
errealit
hyp
ality
rre
pe
hy
CONCEPTUAL IDEA
ity
hyperreal
ity
TIME
(movement/conciousness)
STRATEGIES
confrontations
+
provocations
distractions
+
diversions
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BLACKHOLES
(gateway)
SPACE
(area/boundaries)
physical + visual
stimuli
HYPOTHETICAL SPACE & PROGRAMS
creative bazaar
exhibition space
youth park
parklets
open courtyard
gastro-stations
street art installations
4k display
multi-event space
commercial retails
space capsules
The main intentions is to construct a sociocultural catalyst to increase pedestrian

traffic in Downtown District 1, Ho Chi
Minh City during daytime by creating an
altered reality, in which perceptions and
experiences of space, duration and gravity
are transformed. Remediation of the public
realm in vicinity of the pedestrian boulevard
can be achieved by providing the downtown

quality open space in sufficient quantity
and variety to meet the needs of downtown
workers, residents and visitors, at the same
time
protesting/countering
authoritys
restrictions on dos and donts in public
space, specifically the pedestrian boulevard
and sidewalks.
conceptual + hypothetical programs //
social
dimension
cultural
dimension
space
simulacrum
creative
dimension
A simulacrum is more than

just a useless image; it is a
deviation and perversion
of imitation itself a false
likeness. Therefore, the
term Space Simulacrum
is essentially physical
spaces defined as static,
deceiving its viewer on
the level of experience
- a manipulation of the
senses which transforms
the unrealistic into the
believable.
Space Simulacrum is a
manifesto of architectural
protest to confront the
authority with issues
raised on the usage of
public realm. The idea
of Space Simulacrum
explored different visual
& physical approaches
to inform the public of
the posed issues while
analysing how design can
serves as tool to shock,
instigate and intervene in
the community.
freewill
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More than half of the worlds population
now lives in cities. The social, cultural and
economic problems and opportunities
that are generated by this concentration
of people have become symbolic of the
contemporary human condition. The essence
of cities is that they have always contained
a myriad of diverse and intense connections
and activities; where people live, work, shop
and play, meeting the needs of economic

production and social reproduction. As
urbanism challenges are complex, we
started with the basic Brundtland definition
of sustainability addressing todays needs
without impacting the opportunities for
future generations. The three main themes
economy, environment and society are a
logical division of sustainability.
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// climate, energy & water //
1. kinetic energy harvesting
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The demand for energy harvesting technologies is growing as we continue to seek out
greener and more efficient solutions. Like a wind generator or solar cells, piezoelectricity
is also a type of technology used for energy harvesting. Piezoelectricity is electrical energy
harvested from mechanical pressure such as walking motion. When pressure is applied
on an object, a negative charge is created on the expanded side and a positive charge is
created on the compressed side. As this pressure is relieved, electric current flows across
the substance.
As pedestrians walk across the Pavegen system, the weight from their footsteps causes
generators to vertically displace; consequentially this radial motion creates energy through
electro-magnetic induction.
lighting
wayFInding signages
wireless
communication
phone charging
2. zero energy media wall

Hyperreality is a special kind of social reality in which a reality is created or simulated from
models, or defined by reference to models a reality generated from ideas. Like special
effects; and para-reality, an extra layer laid over, or instead of, reality. It is experienced as
more real than the real, because of its effect of breaking down the boundary between real
and imaginary. It is a real without origin or reality, a reality to which we cannot connect.
One of the component for hyperreality injected in this project is through the installation of
the zero energy media wall, using LED screen, in two main locations facing the pedestrian
boulevard.
why led ?
1 less heat
LEDs are a lot cooler than traditional lights,
which is particularly important to reduce
cooling and refrigeration expenses.
2 better lights
4 cost savings
LEDs can save you up to 80% on lighting
costs, which in turn reduces your energy bill.
5 stronger, durable
LEDs produce a brighter, more natural, cooler

light and do not flicker.
LEDs dont use filaments so they are stronger

and less likely to be damaged than traditional
globes
3 slash maintenance cost
6 environmental friendly
Because LEDs last up to 100,000 hrs, there

will no longer need to regularly replace or
service the lights.
LEDs have a lower impact on landfills,

generate less carbon for the environment, and
dont contain harmful chemicals like mercury.
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3. Blue roof + green rooF

(stormwater management + rainwater harvesting system)
GREEN ROOF
Green roofs consist of a
vegetative layer that grows
in a specially-designed
soil, which sits on topof
a drainage layer. Green
roofs are more costly than
conventional roofs but they
are capable of absorbing
and retaining large amounts
of stormwater.
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Green roof applications can

alleviate the heat island
effect in cities and positively
contribute to sustainable
development by regulating
building
temperatures
and enhancing its impact
and effectiveness on the
built environment. Green
roofs are an innovative
concept for the planning
and development of future
cities. In addition, green
roofs provide sustainability
benefits such as absorbing
air and noise pollution,
rooftop cooling by reducing
UV
radiationabsorption,
creating living environments
for birds, and increasing the
quality-of-life for residents.
BLUE ROOF
A blue roof is a roof design that is explicitly intended to store water, typically rainfall. Blue
roofs that are used for temporary rooftop storage can be classified as active or passive
depending on the types of control devices used to regulate drainage of water from the roof.
A blue roof temporarily stores rainwater in any of a number of types of detention systems
on the roof. They are most applicable and provide the most benefit in highly urbanized cities
that are serviced by combined sewers. Combined sewers handle sewage and rainwater
runoff from roofs, streets and other impervious surfaces.
*source: http://www.pwdplanreview.org/
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The beauty of blue roofs is they can store much of this rainwater during and immediately
after a rainstorm, temporarily preventing it from reaching the sewer system. In this way,
combined sewer overflows are minimized and local natural resources are protected. When
the storm is over and the sewer system has the capacity to handle it, the blue-roof retention
materials are designed to slowly release the stored rainwater back into the storm-drain
system.
// environmental & ecology //

1. provisions of courtyards, parklets & open spaces
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Environmental and ecological functions of urban open spaces appear to take place with
little human involvement or intervention, but naturally provide important benefits for the
community. The prime function of this type of open space is for conservation of the natural
environment and for amenity and visual purposes. It is not countable towards the open
space standard of provision.
// community planning & design //

1. COMMUNITY DIVERSITY COMPACT DEVELOPMENT, AMENITIES FOR COMMUNITIES
Sustainable Townships are planned and designed with integrated approach that to take into
account people priority and pocket spaces for the benefit of the community. To minimise
impact on the environment and promote community connectivity and participation by
adopting good practice on site selection and space planning.
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approach
Beautifications of the streetscape
Green space provisions to

enhance environmental quality
Public amenities provisions for a

better quality of life
// transportations & connectivity
1. provisions of pedestrian networks & cycling transit system
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A pedestrian and bicycle transportation

network consists of a series of interconnected
facilities that allow nonmotorized road
users of all ages and abilities to safely and
conveniently get where they need to go. A
connected network is not established by a
standalone bike lane project, new sidewalk,
or curb ramp upgrade. Rather, a network
will use these types of projects to deliver
a transportation system that prioritizes the
needs of pedestrians and bicyclists to safely

and conveniently access the destinations they
need to reach. A well-connected pedestrian
and bicyclist network recognizes that trips
vary in purpose and nature. Understanding
that different users have different needs,
pedestrian and bicycle networks should
be designed to provide options for
continuous, safe, seamless, and convenient
travel between all possible destinations.
buildings & resources //

1. recycleable materials & methods of constructions
Almost every components in the Space Simulacrums urban intervention implemented the
4Rs - Refurbish, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle; in its installation and construction methods. They
aimed to reduce impact consumption of primary resources and the practice of sustainable
construction on residential towers. Thus, integrating the IBS system whenever possible.
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// business & innovations //
1. sharing economy & collaborative community
Mine, yours, ours. The dawn of a new
dimension in todays economy: The idea of
sharing and borrowing goods and services
is making waves. New offerings in the
mobility sector are making the biggest ones.
The fact that every aspect of life seems to

be going online is acting as a catalyst for
the shared economy, which is transforming
the world into one huge network. Among the
impacts of implementing this strategy are:
1 job creation
2 social mobility
3 skill development
4 transparency & accountability
5 convenience
7 digital literacy
6 environment & infrastructure
8 resource utilization
2. Business model & return of investments
premis
purchas
investors
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adverts & marketings
programs & fundings
entrepreneurs
art
ses
sed
tists
entrepreneurs
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construction& development
creative think-tank
branding
users
revivify resiliency :
a holisitic formula to cultivate a thriving vicinity
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This project aims to address the increasing lack of progressive urbanism facilities amongst
the region of Phurong 4 which will effect the surrounding of the area and the economical
factor that can help the cities economist strength which would effect the urban spaces of
Phurong 4 . It is hoped that the formula laid down will contribute to the cities bustling wealth
and socioenomics factors and community values.
by Luqmanul Hakim
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The Ho Chih Minh city is
Vietnam largest cities in
terms of population and
the economic development
which the city is ranked
1st in the nation. Ho Chih
Minh city has various
economic background and
activities which becomes
the backbone of the city
and is the main factor to its
interesting central business
district expanding into other
districts as well. Ho Chih
Minh city has big market
for tourism as it all locates
certain areas preserved
sites
where
historical
architecture and national
monument becomes the
main attraction for visitors
and locals alike. The site
for the site of the urban
design is located in District
1. The area in District One

is one of the main Central
Business District capital
where rapid development
is been progressed. The
district of the city area
called wards or Phurong
comprising of commercial
used area , residential
housing , retail shop lots,
public park, and the aligned
the Saigon River which is an
exsiting water body across
the district one. Phurong 4
, comprises of certain shop
lots blocks area with retail
facilities which is currently
diminishing. The public park
in Phurong 4 is none exisitng
at the moment where no
space for the locals to res
and enjoy the scape of the
cities. Most of the blocks
are filled with people living
in the small tight spaces

with creates slumps which
are congested making less
comfort living levels for the
people. Urban development
creates a huge advantage
for the beneficial needs of
the economic of the locals
and people who reside in the
specific region. Moreover
so in the case of Ho Chih
Minh city of the enormous
wave of elite development is
currently being development
to
accommodate
the
policy being developed to
guide the Phurong 4 area.
The area is being decline
while and urban injection
is imperative to improve
the standard of livings in
the area. Hence a formula
is formulated to create a
solution for the area.
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The site is located at the northern region

of the central business district of Ho Chih
Minh City which is currently sprawling intoa
trend of highrise commercial zoning to cater
for the new growth and as a supplement
to support the tourims sector. The total site
approxiamtely is about 27.4 acres where it is
some surrounded by highrise building. The
highrise building developemtn will improve
the cities while low rise residential areas
were long exisited since 1802. The site for
the urban design intervention is located in
District one. District one is the main core
of CBD of the city where inside lies certian
small wards called Phurong 4. The Phurong
comprised of residential , retail block , park
areas and waterfront park. The current
scenario seeing the cities not fluorishing.
The decaying scenario of Phurong 4 is

subjected to the low maintenance in the
retail area. Once the Retail area are not
functional the business trading will decline
which will create poverty in the inner slumps
area. Less jobs in the area will create
more abondoned structure will be infested
with crime prone areas. The parks location
are currently not cattered for the locals
residence. The parks are only cattered for
the commercial zones which prioritise the
tourist. The waterfront area is currently used
as a parking and garbage disposal. The area
is not used to its highest potential. Based
on all this conditions it is imperative for the
area to have an urban intervention which
will boost the social and economic factors.
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site potentials
obscure shoplots growth
inadequate public realms for the locals
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soaring density in low cost slumps
diminishing riverside space quality
site dilemmas
innovation of residential dwelling
riverside access route
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revivify the shoplots area
accomodating public spaces for locals
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The
main objective of
the urban intervention is
to use organic models
and the machine model
theory to create an ideal
intervention for the urban
area. The organic model
is synthesized into areas
such as waterfront and
park areas. The communal
advocacy and
physical city living organism

is applied to the public
spaces and waterfront
regions
having
certain
qualities of the theory to
be adapated in the specific
areas to ensure a holistic
approach for the benefit
of the populations. The
machine model theories is
injected to
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The machine model is

applied to the areas such
as residential and retail
areas to create a balance
development in the sector.
The mahcine model creates
a planning guide line to
extract the circulation which
all the routes and urban
exprience would gel with
the people of the area and
the city
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The sustainable design in the urban
intervention application is vital to create
a long and self sustaining city where cost
wiser and green methods are used to create
a balance atmosphere. The main target
scopes are firstly the residential areas . This
sector need interior and exterior application
such as solar panel for electrical usage for
the apliances . The water harvesting areas
are alternative sources where using water
source from rain water droppings for grey
water , washing material and toilet usage.
Other sectors which will have the sustainable
strategies are the waterfront areas which will
be converted in public parks and pigment of
jetty structure which would enable people
to access the route via the jetty accross
the Phurong 4 region. This will give more
positive impact to the tourist and locals that
live there a ease and mobility. Moreover
the application of urban chiney towes area

located at all sectors of the urban region to
create some sort of a filter region for the air
pollution created from the traffic and park
areas. The tower will be placed at junctions
high prone traffic vicinities to cope the issues
of greena and healthy air. The material used
to create the garden furniture are used from
recycled timber to reduce construction cost
at the site. This will eliminate the potential
risk of blown budget and to utilised the
material alternative which will create a
low cost construction to the fullest and for
the public facilities as well. Furthermore
the creation pixel housing dwelling will
constraint the rent evaluation of the people
living there which automatically creating a
comfortable region for theri thermal comfort
and a reduce congestions in the slump area.
// strategy 01 //Green roof, Recreational, parks
GREEN ROOFTOP APPLICATION

The green roof top area is a place where the people
and residence of the block can utilise and carry out
their activities in the area with green environment and
setting which will enhance their quality of life and
to oevercome the lack of green space and outdoor
areas in the blocks which will help them to overcome
health problems and increase communal interactions
between the people and quality urban society.
communal activity spots

The activities which are planned in the blocks
area sports activities which will benerfit the people
working and living in ther nearby area that could
create a sustainable environment which would affect
the urban residence effectively and applying a more
typologies of activities which are imperative for the
well being of the people. The green lung and active life
style are a key to the sucess of the plan areas which
will increase the impact to ther society of all target
groups including adults , child, and tennagers which
are the future residence and inhabnitants of the city.
sustainable park materials

The park areas have furnitures of garden theme
which are parametric furnitures , table for open cafe
concept and circular pedestrian layout to create a
sustainable environment of the place together with
a reputable space quality which would enhance the
activities. The material used to create those items are
100% from recycled materials created from wood ,
steel and other form of solid material which could
affect the cost of the urban intervention much lower
compared to any conventional methodology.
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// strategy 02 // URBAN CHIMNEY TOWER STRUCTURE
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The Urban Chimney concept is a steel

structure which generates wind energy
to create a thermal new air filter which
is cleanse from the polluted air near the
traffic roadside which will create a superb
air quality for the users which will create a
healthy lifestlye for the people of Phurong
4. ther material structure is basically raw
steel which will create a superb tendency
for the tower and alot more facilities for
the public. The turbines wind will suck the
air polluted in the ground levels into the air
where inside the tower the air will purify
the air to be release into the air and and
once in the air it will be amongst the water
pigment to be fallen as rain droplets. The

mechanism of the urban chimney is simple
and unique. The application is also not
limited to one area but all throught out the
area of the region. This will be inserted at
the waterfront area where all the humidity
of the waterfront and carbon dioxide and
monoxide in sucked into the tower and
purify the air within the area of Phurong
4. The waterfront area is considered to be
a sensitive area for pollution where water
pollution is in existance. The people will
face a clean air supply which can elevate
the health level in Ho Chih Minh city ones
the strucutre is located through out the
// strategy 03 // INSERTION OF KINETIC FLOOR PANELS

The kinetic floor panels are a type of floor panels which area inserted into the floor area
which have touch sensor that will circulate the motion into electrical stored energy which is
transferred into the appliances for the park such as night lighting , wifi cafe and back-up
storage which is important for the energy sustainability of the Phurong 4. The idea is also
imperative to encourage people to walk the park to have an electrical enerrgy storage.
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// strategy 04 // APPLICATION OF PV PANELS ON THE FACADE
The facade of the retail blocks have Photo voltaic cells that are attached to it which
will flow the electrical current to which
it is designated such as lighting for offices , restaurants and other appliances that
need backup storage electricity. The facade also acts as inderect lighting at night
will provide some sort of interactive ambience light for the retail area which would
be a superb place for the retails area as
// strategy 05 // GREEN MARKET AND COLOUR BLOCKS
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The green market area is will be covered with natural grass turfing which is liveable for the
residence to and tourist to create a super environment fot the natrual scape of the retail
shop lots. This areas will be a place to create some business for the local population as well
as to encourage people to have a public space for them to realised theri daily activities. It is
possible for the people to aslo insert green trufing without additional costing where all the low
cost surface is used. The natural green turfing will allow more vegetation in the city compound
in between the blocks which will create a huge impact interms of envriomental aspects.
(perspective/photo
o)
// strategy 06 // HYDRO-TURBINE ENERGY

The hydro turbine facility is one of the main energy generator ideas which will convert tidal
and wave energy existing in the river banks which will reduce the carbon emission of the
and increase alternative use of electrical energy to generate the jetty and waterside pavillion
which will create a superb transformation in terms of electrical supply and generator which
will be able to conduct the routine back up system of the jetty area. The turbines are used
will transferred from other facilities where the material of the steel will not be exposed to
rust and low maintenance values are imperative to create a subtle conditions for the turbine.
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The blocks are coloured using VOC low

volatile paint which is used to identify
different programming within the blocks
that are identified based on their activities.
The red colour for instance represents
retails grocery shops while the yellow colour
panel represents Restaurants etc. The main
sustainability element is also contributed
in the planning and the faster the people
are able to identify the blocks the less
congestion in the pedestrian routes which
will improve visibility and comfort level
amongst people visiting the area. Besides
that in the tourism aspect this will be the
only section in the town where colourful
blocks are established to enhance the
exterior design and aestheticness which will
encourage economical boost for the visitors
to come locally and internationally.
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waterside multi-purpose pavillion
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waterfront village module
Peripatetic City:
A Pursuit of Knowledge Moment
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Since the Vietnamese economy transformed into market economy, community life has been
improved greatly especially for people living in big cities like HCMC. The rapid economic
development has attracted workers from different provinces including children with many
kinds of jobs such as shoe polishing, lottery ticket selling, street vendors and doing domestic
chores. Besides parents who are not aware of importance of education and think No food
leads to starvation while no education is still alright force their children to quit schools and
go to work. This spatial turn has led to the emergence of various types of new educational
spaces on different scales from transformed old classrooms to schools without classrooms,
from constructions of urban knowledge moments to virtual learning networks, from local
learning pathways to global de-territorial spaces of learning. Many of these projects are
purposefully trying to fold in pedagogic moments across the urban fabric. The blurring
of lines between work, live, learn and play display todays planning logic of new urban
districts. To be successful, the concept of life-long learning needs, in addition to institutional
reform, the ubiquitous presence of spatial, medial and psychological attractors, that will
incite everybody to make learning a part of their daily lives.
by Mohammad Hazwan Bin Abd Rahman
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Long
time ago many

tourists viewed it as a
pearl of the far East, which
may reveals its splendid
beauty. Its current name
is an expression of great
commemoration of Ho Chi
Minh Uncle, who was the
leader of the nation. It also
was once known as Prey
Nokor, an important Khmer
seaport prior to annexation
by the Vietnamese in the
17th century. Under the
name Saigon, it was the
capital of the French colony
of Cochin China and
later of the independent
republic of South Vietnam
195575. On 2 July 1976,
Saigon merged with the
surrounding
Gia
Dinh
Province and was officially
renamed Ho Chi Minh City

after revolutionary leader
Ho Ch Minh (although
the name Si Gn is still
unofficially widely used).The
metropolitan area, which
consists of the Ho Chi Minh
City metropolitan area, Thu
Dau Mot, Bin Ha, Vung
Tu, Di An, Thuan An
and surrounding towns, is
populated by more than 9
million people, making it the
most populous metropolitan
area in Vietnam. The citys
population is expected
to grow to 13.9 million by
2025. Viet Nam is now
on its way to becoming
a middle income country.
But the global financial
crisis,
climate
change
and increasing disparities
among regions and different

groups in society have been
considerably affecting the
implementation of child
rights in Viet Nam. Pham
Ngu Lao Street and Bui
Vien is located in District 1 of
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly
Saigon, Vietnam. It was
named after Pham Ngu Lo
and Bui Vien, the national
hero. The intersection of
Pham Ngu Lao and De
Tham streets are referred to
as the backpacker district
of Saigon. Today, Bui Vien
Street is one of the roads
most familiar and famous
for tourists. The many bars
and cafes in this district are
conveniently located near
Saigons city centre. In the
Vietnamese language, this
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// site settings //
Like other ancient streets in the city centre of
Vietnam, Bui Vien Street characterized by a
wide range of shops and houses multifunction
bustling along the roadside. Since the economic
and tourism boom 20 years ago, Bui Vien Street
has been restructured. The antique shop is no
longer a feature of the region again. Instead,
the individual shops, restaurants, theaters,
shops and small hotels water, outdoor activities
style combines Vietnam and Europe become
characteristic of the neighbourhood, make a
Bui Vien street differential and other roads in
Ho Chi Minh City.
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facts and data

Dol Moi, which was implemented in 1986,
drastically changed Vietnamese society,
economically, socially and politically. These
changes allowed a market economy to
emerge, sparked remarkable economic
growth, and reduced the overall level of
poverty. The living standard of the entire
population has improved as a result of these
economic developments. Poverty reduction
has not occurred equally across all regions
of Vietnam. Since Vietnams economic
opening in the mid-80s, the problem of
working children in large cities such as Ho
Chi Minh City has become increasingly
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visible to the international community. The

number of working children has increased
and the types of children included in the
definition of working and street children are
changing.
Street kids are some of the most vulnerable
people in our societies. They are often
taken advantage of by adults, especially
adults who offer to take care of them. Many
become shoe-shine boys or sell sunglasses,
lighters and even drugs. But none of these
items yield a high profit and some boys will
end up selling themselves, maybe begin to
site dilemmas
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The an increase of international visitors from all over the world highlighting the potential
of an economic development rise of the site. With this increase it will create more job
opportunities to local resident and citizen from all over provinces to come and work. The
magnetic attraction of the street Bu Vien street area result of density of people activities
along the street that support the economic enhancement of the area. As a result the
population of Bui Vien will increase rapidly. However this rising economic activity will create
a stressful community and with lack of public spaces, the local and children will face intense
environment.
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The project looks at how

education urbanism can be
the catalyst for urban restructure through concept
of city as classroom and
program the town needs. A
successful city shall be refine as the methodology of
education to the streets elements such as back of
cities, lanes and the inactive open space which

can be transform to a more
victorious manner. With
the support of all responsible body, the city transition
program is ensured to be
operational in term of acting bodies, government and
the community organization
itself. A variation typology of program and events

shall be the injecting rush of
sugar to the exciting tourist
prospect and local community. By bringing the back
lane to its maximum attraction of education urbanism.
The existing back lane only
acts as access for the service and local using for residential. But it has potential
to an urban spine that act
as children to educated and
same time attract tourist to
visit the enclave spot. Back
lane as interactive spine is
an approach to attract the
people towards the site. The
have some of existing back
lane is injected with attractive program and activity
with new spatial imaginaries
of education, thus creating
an identity for the back lane.
In an effort to ensure
that the surrounding areas are continuously active
on weekdays and weekends, new programmes and
activities focussing on kids,
should be implemented.
To create an urban space
that are educational and
joyful, both of the private
and public sectors need
to play their roles in carrying out programmes to
suit the childrens needs.
Playful skills learning spaces will provide opportunities

for the children to enhance
their problem solving skills
as well as technical skills.
In conclusion, these learning pocket spaces, will allow the children freedom
in experiencing new social
identity in a creative and
playful surroundings. Their
participations will provide
them to expand their ideas
and challenge their boundaries, to guide the community to a more healthy and
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What is a Sustainable Township?
Sustainable Township are liveable places that meet
the diverse needs of the community, both now and
in the future. They are places that are well planned
and designed, safe and secure and enhances the
surrounding environment, thus providing a high
quantity of live for the people who live, work and
play
there.
// carbon foot print //
// strategy 01 // climate, energy and water

Green roofs serve several purposes for a building,
such as absorbing rainwater, providing insulation,
creating a habitat for wildlife, increasing
benevolence[citation needed] and decreasing
stress of the people around the roof by providing a
more aesthetically pleasing landscape, and helping
to lower urban air temperatures and mitigate the
1. Plant Module
2.Prevegerated green module
3. Automated water Spray
(drip system)
4. Aslip Sheet
5. Open Space to provide
slunting panel to alow water
flow
6. Water proofing
7. Roof deck
Photovoltaic Panel
8. Pipe
9.. Universal Column
Photovoltaic
Panel
are
10. Scupper drain
installed at roof top building
11. Perforated Steel Drain Cove
to Absorb sunlight during
the day & provide electricity
to light the building at night.
Solar energy is reliable in of
Ho Chi Minh City.
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Shading Element
Natural Shading
Covered Walkway
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Water Harvesting System
Rain water harvesting in this design
will employ the use of ground and
land surface catchment areas. This
involves using roof drainage to be
redirected into an underground water
tank. The water in these tanks will
then be used as pottable water. In
addition, grey water harvesting will
also be treated and reused for toilet
strategy 02 // environment and ecology

Green lung provision
To maintain a sufficient area of green spaces and to mainatin sufficient supply of oxygen, a total 40% of the building
plot and urban fabric is dedicated towards populic community green spaces, and open spaces. Sufficiently distributed
area for greenary is compulsary to have to provide and
produce oxygen which acts as green urban lung.
The sensitivity and important of design according to the

people and public needs, which can provide a convenience and comfortable life. A sustainable township design has the consideration of their surrounding environment and native ecological system
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// strategy 03 // transportation and connectivity
Walkable neighbourhood means no car inside the
neighbourhood. Efficient linkages, shorter travel distances to essential services and sustainable
pattern of development.
No vehicle
Pedesterian Network
The Bridge is a pedesterian pathway that connects the residential & educational areas to
avoid the negative environment and provided the green area. This is because, a great sustainable townshop must have strong connections between areas in order to ease the movement of
// strategy 04 // community planning and design

Sustainable
townships
are
planned
and
designed
with
intergrated approach that to take into account people priority and pocket spaces for the benefit of the community. The site design also requires an appropriate zonning spaces and area to be able to differentiate between the different activities.
// strategy 05 // building and resources
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To reduce impact from consumption of primary resources and the practice of sustainable construction
Using modular construction method and Industrialised Building System (lBS) to reduce construction waste. This ease modification process as minimum wet construction take place.
Make effective use of local and renewable resource for construction material, minimize the
use of highly resources intense materials by using a life cycle approach. Using local material
reduces travel distance material delievery and lower carbon emission.
// strategy 06 // business and innovation

Promote business activities thereby
creating business oppurtunity at the local level and reducing commuting time
for the resident
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Urban motley:
X Spot Stimulus towards art & culture market
neighbourhood
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The term Ensemble Urban Motley refer to ensemble of incongruously situations that varied
in character and appearance on this district. It is a group of items consist of different aspects;
old and new building, cultures, economic activities, communities, and spatial distribution of
buildings that are incongruously varied in appearance or character to be viewed as a
completely harmonious unity rather than individuality.
by Mohd Aliff Bin Sued
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Art and culture based
economy is one of the
approaches to generate
a sustainable economy
development in this Old
Quarter of Hanoi. This type
of industry is also potentially
important contributor to
social cohesion and urban
development through the
promotion of art and cultural
dialogue,
understanding
and collaboration.
The essential principles
and objectives of art and
culture are thing like to
entertain, to delight, to raise
awareness and to stimulate.
These non-market values
are difficult to measure in

monetary terms but are
just as important as the
instrumental values. While
jobs can create by many
economic activities, what
other kinds of production
can generate these same
essential values? Art and
cultural capital is one. This
is defined as the sum total of
a countrys wealth or stock
of art, heritage and other
kinds of capital is needs to
invested in-otherwise it will
depreciate and be devalued
over time. The first intention
is revitalizing the business
market
and
residential
areas in this Old Quarter
by catalysing its art and

cultural and in the same
time preserving on its art
and cultural identity.
The wide-open square at
the centre, residential and
buildings along the streets
is an existing component of
the Old Quarter that has a
high potential for economy.
In addition, local economy
such as theatre performance,
local cuisine, traditional
Vietnamese coffee caf, silk
textiles, wines and fashion
shops were potential to be
magnetism to this area.
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The location for this project is located in the

heart of the Old Quater, Hang Da and Hang
Dieu streets. It is a melting pot of cultures,
attitudes and livelihoods. Comparing with
other area which have been places a strong
emphasis on international living pattern
, this site retains a unique Vietnamese
characteristic within its urban fabric. Its
street pattern remains from the 15th century,
when trade streets emerged that specialized
in a leather goods still reflected in street
names today.
Constant division of properties over the

centuries led to the creation of the Quarters
characteristic tube houses, providing livework spaces for the residents of this area. A
high percentage of the local population has
benefited, as they have transformed their
tube houses into shops, cafes, restaurants
and hotels. There is a thriving street
economy, with street hawkers, commuting to
this area each day from the countryside to
sell vegetables and other goods.
// site settings //
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commercial
religious building
residential
hotel & cafe
educatioanl
pedestrian walkway
art & culture
primary & secondary

road
// site potentials & dilemmas

land use
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form
accessibility
120
imagibility
121
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BUILDING & RESOURCES
COMMUNITY PLANNING & DESIGN

CLIMATE, ENERGY & WATER
ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT

TRANSPORTATION & CONNECTIVITY
BUSINESS & INNOVATION
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Sustainable design seeks to reduce negative
impacts on the environment, and the
health and comfort of building occupants,
thereby improving building performance.
The basic objectives of sustainability are
to reduce consumption of non-renewable
resources, minimize waste, and create
healthy, productive environments. Utilizing
a sustainable design philosophy encourages
decisions at each phase of the design
process that will reduce negative impacts

on the environment and the health of the
occupants, without compromising the
bottom line. It is an integrated, holistic
approach that encourages compromise
and tradeoffs. Such an integrated approach
positively impacts all phases of a buildings
life-cycle, including design, construction,
operation and decommissioning.
// strategy 01 : climate, energy & water //

Sustainable Townships are balanced in their ongoing production and consumption of energy
and water. In reason to minimise the impact on the environment by adopting the best
practice on energy efficiency and water efficiency. It use the concept of self sustainability
through the generation of energy.
wind turbin system

It is affordable, clean and sustainable. One wind
turbine can be sufficient to generate energy for a
household. Because wind is a source of energy which
is non-polluting and renewable, wind turbines create
power without using fossil fuels, without producing
greenhouse gases or radioactive or toxic waste.
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KINETIC PHOTOVOLTOIC SYSTEM
The use of dynamic kinetic photovoltaic system
meant are effective on amount of energy that can be
collected and also can act as shading system which
is completely computerized to adjust to changing
weather conditions.
water harvesting system

Rainwater harvesting is the accumulation and
deposition of rainwater for reuse include water
for gardens, livestock, irrigation, domestic use
with proper treatment. The use of dynamic kinetic
photovoltaic system also can act as water harvesting
system which is also fcompletely computerized to
adjust to changing weather conditions.
// strategy 02 : ecology & environment

The sensitivity and important of design according to the people and public to minimise
impact on the environment by adopting best and preserving site ecology and biodiversity.
The design are sensitive to the needs of the local issue which aim to preserve as much
greenery as possible
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The prime function of this type of open space is
for conservation of the natural environment and
for amenity and visual purposes. Also to replenish
the air with oxygen for towards public community.
Sufficiently distributed area for greenery is
compulsory to have to provide and produce
oxygen which acts as an urban green lung. Green
Street designs turn city streets into stormwater
management systems while still maintaining their
primary function as a transportation pathway
for vehicles and pedestrians. Green Streets use

various green stormwater infrastructure tools,
including stormwater tree trenches, stormwater
planters, stormwater bumpouts, and pervious
pavement, to capture runoff directly from streets
and sidewalks. Instead of entering combined
sewer system, runoff is absorbed by specially
engineered systems that use soils, stones and
plants that soak up water.
(photo)
strategy 03 : community planning & design //

Sustainable Townships are planned and designed with integrated approach that to take into
account people priority and pocket spaces for the benefit of the community. To minimise
impact on the environment and promote community connectivity and participation by
adopting good practice on site selection and space planning.
A huge green public space on the square of the centre Hang Da.
// strategy 04 : building resources //

Using a lower impact on resources. Using of
recyclable containers for construction has a
major impact on the environment and the
sustainability of the building. Using locally
sourced material. Recycle steel as building

material. To reduce impact consumption
of primary resources and the practice of
sustainable construction
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// strategy 05 : transportation & connectivity //

Sustainable Townships are well-connected places that have broad range of transportation
options. To reduce impact from transportation by providing affordable and sustainable
transportation network both within the development and linkages outside the development
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FREQUENCY OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Increasing the availability of public transport
both within the community and linkage to
external hubs.
PEDESTRIAN NETWORK & CYCLING NETWORK

Efficient linkages, shorter travel distances to
essential services and sustainable patterns
of development.
// strategy 06 : business & innovation //

Sustainable Townships promotes business opportunity at the local level and reducing
community time for residential. It also responese to the local needs in creating business and
employment whilst incorporating innovative solutions. An intelligent way of creating a good
business is to have a sensory technolyat different part of the site.
Green Roof Level
Proposed for Planting
vegetables and herbs for
this restaurant
2nd Floor Level
Proposed for traditional
Vietnamese Cafe
restaurant
1st Floor Level
Proposed for Vietnamese
Kitchen Foodcourt
Ground Floor Level
Proposed for open public
space
Another hidden urban garden can be found on the roof of this cafe. This cafe emphasis
on the importance of sustainable, locally-sourced produce,there are own private rooftop
garden that will be used to grow vegetables, tomatoes and herbs.
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METABOLICity:
INTEGRATING NATURES TOWARDS CULTURAL HUB
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In light of modernism and technological development, the appreciation of Vietnamese old art
and performance has been slowly fading away. The idea is to create a district of urban that
exhibit all the heritage art and performance such as Water Puppet Theatre and Handicraft
which should be preserved as a catalyst to future generation. By reinvigorate the value of art
and performance in that district, the people will attract to come to the site and appreciate it.
In addition, the project aims also to help and develop the Handcraft art as the main trader
activities here. Besides that, the lake nearby and the historical building may become the
factor of catalysing different typology to further increase the sites attract ability. Not only
that, an institutional related to heritage art and performance also proposed to enlighten the
new generation to continue this legacy in capturing the intangible.
by Mohd Arif Ihsan Bin Azman
132
Hanoi, Vietnams capital
lies in the North of the
country and is one of the
countrys top tourist hot
spots. It offers Frenchcolonial architecture, a rich
food culture and a long
history (the city celebrated
its millennium in 2010.)
The most well-known and
important districts in Hanoi
are Ba Dinh District (aka
the French Quarter) where
the government offices
are located and Hoan
Kiem District (aka the Old
Quarter) and the most vital
road here which is Dinh
Tien Hoang Street which
is considered the citys
business hub and main
tourist destination.
One of Hanois most

common sights is that of
streets packed with scooters,
bicycles and cars swarming
around pedestrians like a
school of fish. Then there are
the many sidewalk vendors
and people simply out for a
stroll and the popular Old
Quarter is no exception so
walking around this district is
distinct from a leisurely stroll
in the park. Visitors have no
choice but to face the traffic
in the local style but the
experience of exploring the
historical area is a mustdo and truly well worth it.
Hon Kiem District is the
downtown and commercial
center of Hanoi. Most of
the largest Vietnamese
public corporations and

bank headquarters are
located here, but the central
government offices are
located in Ba nh District
(sometimes
called
the
French quarter). The Hanoi
City Committee is located
on Dinh Tien Hoang Street
, adjacent to the Hoan
Kiem Lake. Many of Hanois
tourist
attractions
are
located here, including: The
Old Quarter, Hanoi Opera
House, National Museum of
Vietnamese History, and the
Thang Long Water Puppet
Theatre.
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// site settings //
This site is located at the heart of Hoan Kiem,
Hanoi. For specifically this site is along Dinh Tien
Hoang street which located east of Hoan Kiem
Lake which are many historians and writers
as place of convergence for several thousand
years the sacred air of Thang Long-Hanoi. It
hosts the religious and cultural activities with
the presence of Ngoc Soc temple as well as the
memorable Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre.
It is a place where art and performance, history,
leisure and traffic mix together Hoan Kiem Lake
is the focal point of Hanois exotic old quarter.
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facts and data

By 2030, the lead planners in a large
international team, Perkins Eastman
developed the Hanoi Capital Construction
Master Plan as a framework to guide the
citys development for the next 20 years
and establish a vision for the city to become
one of the most liveable, sustainable, and
attractive world capital cities by 2050. To
organize and plan for Hanois expected
urban growth to over nine million people by
2030, a comprehensive planning approach
was needed to encompass social, economic,
physical, and environmental issues. This
same approach needed to prioritize flexibility
to accommodate changing conditions over
time, as well as the ability to establish strong
coordination between regulatory agencies.
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Among the most important features of the

plan is the accepted recommendation that
70% of Hanoi including its remaining
natural areas and most productive
agricultural
land
be
permanently
protected from further development as
part of a broad sustainability strategy. A
second major part of the plan calls for strict
preservation of the historic structures and
precincts, tree-lined streets, river banks and
lakes, and other features especially in Old
Quarters such as Dinh Tien Hoang St and
Ba Dinh St that make Hanoi an inherently
beautiful and liveable city. The plan has
received wide acceptance and support from
the many involved agencies and ministries,
as well as the public.
site dilemmas
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site potentials
137
Multi Development of art

and performance facilities
and program intended for
the city growing also the
urban reconstructive to be
disperse and manoeuvre
by the local and tourist. As
shown in Figure above is
the metaphor of the strategy
which taken by the structure
of human hand, contains
skin, bone and muscle. Each

of the components describe
the difference between the
program injections. First and
foremost, the skin represent
enhancement
program
injections such as events,
performance, exhibition and
festivals. Moving to the bone,
acts as core programmes
to be implement by the
presence
of
academy,
shops, hostel, commercial
area, studio, gallery and
performance studio. Lastly,
the muscle acts as supportive
programmes
with
the
presences of typologies such
as Theatre Hall, Art Park,
Sculpture Park, Leisure Park,
Caf and accommodations.
A structure idea essential
underlying
the
urban
restructure system in this
project. Uplifting maximum
development, occupy utmost
potential
development
of the site from its infill,
replacement and its open
space thereby increasing
commercial
value
and
activity on site. Enliven back
of cities with an intensified
blocks,
lanes,
parking
space, back of house,
alley behind main street
aim to be relived in active
and engage courtyard,
wooers and patio entered
by pedestrian and bikers.

Environs cultivation which
hoisting the environment
from ground to rooftop.
Approaching the potential
spot of greenery upmost
prospective to ensure a
greatness of the green city
roaring by the state vision.
Connecting with a bigger
picture making a city
connection
between
neighborhood and city place
by creating an integrated
network of walkaway and
transportation
system.
Intensifying
the
web
work of city, grow the

population of living and
working as for replacing
identify
underdeveloped
points of site with idyllic
sustainable of mixed use
system with respecting
the
existing
successful
activity program. Mix used
restructuring program, the
new development for the
facilities and program is
fuse in term of usage and
operation to replicate further
the existing mix use program
with the new propose
urban injection scheme.
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What is a Sustainable Township?
139
Sustainable Township are livable places that meet

the diverse needs of the community, both now and
in the future. They are places that are well planned
and designed, safe and secure and enhances the
surrounding environment, thus providing a high
quality of life for the people who live, work and play
there.
Green building is the work to achieve high efficiency
in use of energy and materials, minimizing the
negative impacts on the environment; and is
designed to be able to minimize the negative impact
of the built environment to human health and the
natural environment through:
+ Use of energy, water and other natural resources
efficiently
+ Protecting health and improving user productivity
+ Reduce waste, pollution and environmental
destruction
By applying the assessment tool for green building
VGBC ( LOTUS ), the construction project can
identify a specific roadmap for ensuring that
buildings are built to meet the highest standards
of technical Art and the maximum limit of adverse
environmental impacts.
Aims to raise awareness about green buildings,
VGBC organized a comprehensive training program
for the sustainable building industry.
// carbon foot print //
// strategy 01 // climate, energy and water

solar power harvesting - photovoltaic cell
Photovoltaic Panels Solar Collector is used as a tool for recycling and generating energy for
the city usage. Besides, the energy collection can be sell to the power network generator as an
investment on maintaining the city. The energy generation is harvested using Photovoltaic Panel
which install on rooftop of few tubehouse and bulding.
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2. rainwater harvesting
Injection of rainwater harvesting system at
this site at the exhibition area, residential
and hotels.
Rainwater harvesting system also used at
roof gutter on top of Tubehouse residence.
Used for watering the garden, the plants
at urban orchard and green roof. Also for
toilet flush usage.
3. led lighting
Energy Efficient Lighting is one of the
easiest and most affordable ways to
reduce the energy usage. All of the lamps
post bulb and the interior lighting will use
the LED Bulb to save more energy.
3. green roof
Using green roofs for an urban intervention
project can reduce a communitys urban
footprint through the creation of a local
orchard and food system.
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A green roof acts as an insulator for a

building which reduces heating and
cooling demands.
Green roofs improve indoor comfort by
reducing heat transfer, resulting in a more
comfortable temperature.
4. pavegent tiles
Application of Pavegen tiles technology
at pedestrian walkway pavement and
pavement located at Outdoor Exhibition
area.
Pavegen designed for use in high foot
traffic area which the tiles convert
the kinetic energy from footsteps of
pedestrians into renewable electricity,
which can be storede in a lithium battery
or used to power; low wattage, off-grid
application like street lighting, displays,
speakers, alarm, signboard and etc.
5. permeable pavers
Permeable Pavers will reduce pollution
and downstream flooding as well as
improving the urban ecology.
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strategy 02 // environment and ecology
To minimise impact on the environment by adopting the best practice and preserving site ecology
and biodiversity. With population increase, there is need for the people to move upwards instead
of outwards. The vertical green approach bring green area upwards together with the building.
This concept will benefits both human and nature by achieving sustainability and eco-friendly
development. It is also efficient to resolve the isuue of the residents desire to have a piece of land
for them to do gardening or farming eventhough the house they buy is not landed on ground.
// strategy 03 // community planning and design
To minimise impact on the environment and promote community connectivity and participation
by adopting good practice on site selection and space planning for benefit to the community.
// strategy 04 // transportation and connectivity
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To reduce impact from transportation

by providing affordable and sustainable
transportation network both within the
development and linkage outside the
development.
Less Carbon Emission.
The development is planned to making it
less Carbon emission by the transportation
which less car will be use the main road
and few motorcycle for local usage.
Pedestrian network.
The development is planned to promoted
walking-friendly neighbourhood complete
with bicycle lane with sustainable
environment.
// strategy 05 // building and resources

To reduce impact from consumption of primary
resources and the practice of sustainable
construction.
Using modular construction method and Industrialised
Building System (IBS) to reduce construction waste.
This ease modification process as minimum wet
construction take place. Make effective use of local
and renewable resource for construction material,
minimize the use of highly resources intense materials
by using a life cycle approach. Using local material
reduces travel distance material delivery and lower
carbon emission.
Recycle material street furniture.

Helps reducing the carbon footprint also minimise the loss of natural resources.
// strategy 06 // business and innovation

Promote
business
activities thereby creating
business
oppurtunities
at the local level and
reducing commuting time
for the resident.
Unique
Community
Planning, Ecological or
Environmental
features
that contribute to better
neighbourhood.
The
Urban
Planning
creates
business
opportunity at the local
level through production
of urban orchard and
community farming by
promoting local product.
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nexus biomimicry :
juxtaposition of nodes
145
To achieve the future Hanoi vision for Hanoi 2030, the theory of rhizome oasis injected in
selected parcel to create the network between the nodes that can enhance the economy,
social, health and culture at the parcel. How to make the parcel more life and active? By
injecting and improve the core programs at the parcel will enhance all the nodes inside the
parcel and create the safe and comfortable circulation of path to the user. The idea NEXUS
BIOMIMICRY act as incubator in approach to innovation that seeks sustainable solutions to
human challenges by emulating natures time-tested patterns and strategies. By used the
theory rhizome oasis that juxtaposed the node at the parcel will support the main objective
at the parcel to create the sustainable design meanwhile to increase the economy at the
parcel.
by Muhammad Faris Hadi Bin Ghazali
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Vietnams capital races
to make up for time lost
to the ravages of war and
a government that as
recently as the 1990s kept
the outside world at bay. Its
streets surge with scooters
vying for right of way amid
the din of constantly blaring
horns, and all around layers
of history reveal periods
of French and Chinese
occupation offering a
glimpse into the resilience of
ambitious, proud Hanoians.
Hanoi is undergoing a rapid
transformation. You can dine
on the wild and wonderful at
every corner, sample market
wares, uncover an evolving
arts scene, and then sleep
soundly in a little luxury for
very little cost. Meet the
people, delve into the past

and witness the awakening
of a Hanoi on the move.
Hanoi is the cultural capital
of Vietnam and its heart
and soul. A great place to
explore on foot, there is
a lot to see and do here.
Vietnams capital lies on
the banks of the Red River,
some 100 kilometres from its
mouth. Human settlements
here date back as far as the
3rd century BC. To achieve
the future Hanoi vision for
Hanoi 2030, the theory of
rhizome oasis injected in
selected parcel to create
the network between the
nodes that can enhance the
economy, social, health and
culture at the parcel. How
to make the parcel more life
and active? By injecting and

improve the core programs
at the parcel will enhance all
the nodes inside the parcel
and create the safe and
comfortable circulation of
path to the user. This parcel
also have advantages that
can improve the green living
for the future because the
lake and the surrounding at
the parcel play a big role at
the parcel as a booster to
achive the better living for
the future. By injecting the
new biomimicry concept
design at the site it will
maintain the carbon used
and adapt with the climate
at the parcel that have four
seasons weather every year.
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Hanoi cityis the capital of Vietnam, on

the right bank of the Red River. It is the
transportation hub of the country, with two
airports and rail connections to Kunming,
China, as well as to the main Chinese
system centering on Beijing; it is also
linked by rail with Haiphong and Ho Chi
Minh City. Manufactures include machine
tools, plywood, textiles, building materials,
and handicrafts. The city is known for its
European-style public squares and treelined boulevards. It is also a cultural centre;
in the city are the National Univ. (formerly
Hanoi Univ.), Hoan Kiem is an urban district
(quan) of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam,
named after the scenic Hoan Kiem Lake.
The parcel place at Hang Kay - Le Thai To
Street that near to the Hoan Kiem Lake that
one of the main nodes at the Hanoi.
Hoan Kiem District is the downtown and

commercial centre of Hanoi. Most of the
largest Vietnamese public corporations and
bank headquarters are located here, but the
central government offices are located in Ba
Dinh District (sometimes called the French
quarter). The Hanoi City Committee is
located on Dinh Tien Hoang Street, adjacent
to the Hoan Kiem Lake.
Besides, it is also placed near religious and
trading areas. Many little temples surround
the site, including Bach Ma, honoring a
legendary horse and Dong Xuan market,
best known for selling household goods
and street food. Estimated about 7.7 million
population in Hanoi where about 430,000
area located in Hoan Kiem District and 7%
of 430,000 are in Hang Kay - Le Thai To
Street.
// site settings //
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site potentials
149
site dilemmas
150
151

In this parcel at Hoan Kiem
District along Hang Khay
District to Le Thai To District
have lot of potential nodes
that can become the catalyst to increase the economy
at the parcel but the problem is, the nodes does not
have the connection to each
other and it difficult to access. So, the strategic circulation can improve the site.
The poor road at the parcel effect the journey for

the local and tourist to
walk through the pack
traffic. Besides, the education also play the main
role at the parcel but it lack
with the program that reflect the education it self.
This can give the impact
to the parcel and make
the parcel more active.
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Based on the theory by Edmund Horwood Bacon, by

create the connection between the nodes it can improve the nodes it self that
can direct effect the economy, education, culture and
people at the parcel. To
support the solution, by injecting the new programs at
the main nodes it can be a
catalyst to the parcel and
can attract the people, at

the same time it can generate the economy at the
parcel. Other that that, the
green intervention also include in the design based on
the Vietnam Green Building Council requirement
to maintain and improve
the green at the parcel, so
it can give more impact
to the living at the parcel.
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The area is in need of an urban catalyst
that will revive what was once an area robust with business, religious, learning and
cultural activities. The potential of the site
lies within the education and cultural aspect that become as public realm at the
site and more significantly the Hoan Kiem
Lake that have history of business and urban legend as a main node at the site.
Based on the theory that related to the site,
the Hoan Kiem needs a new ways of link
that can connect the nodes and can bring
benefits to the city towards archiving the
Hanoi 2030 vision. The key tool for this pro-
ject is network that juxtaposed the nodes

by using the guidelines given and their own
knowledge to reinvent the connection and
reclaim the maximum potential of the local
surrounding as highest it possibility can go.
Creating new axis that can connect the
nodes to each other based on the Rhizome
Oasis theory to form a new intervention program of youth & culture towards education.
Injecting new program likes space for public
education, leisure activities, entertainment
and culture purpose for youth, local community and tourist as a catalyst to improve the
parcel in achieving the Hanoi 2030 vision.
// 1 + climate, energy & water [cew] //
RAIN WATER HARVESTING

Injection of canopy that have rain water harvesting
system place at the parcel lake will collect the water
and transfer to the garden sprinkler to watering the
landscape. The canopy also act as the shade at the
noon and as a cover when raining. The transparent
canvas of the canopy will reduce the lighting and it
will create the colour scene under it.
PHOTOVOLTAIC STREET LIGHT

Solar street lights are raised light sources which are
powered by photovoltaic panels generally mounted
on the lighting structure or integrated in the pole
itself. The photovoltaic panels charge a rechargeable
battery, which powers a fluorescent or LED lamp
during the night. This technology used along the
main road that always used by the people at night.
green roof
Greenroofs, eco-roofs, nature roofs, or roof greening
systems are living, vegetative roofing alternatives
designed in stark contrast to the many standard
non-porous roof choices. Their greatest potential
lies in this capacity to cover impervious surfaces with
permeable plant material. Greenroofs help to invest
in the protection of our environment by diminishing
developmental impact on our communities while
providing a fresh approach with visually appealing
organic architecture.
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// 2 + ecology & environment [eec]
The sustainable township aim to respect

the sourounding environment and native
ecological systems. This is achieve through
the implementation, community centre and
mix complex propose will provide at least
30% green area from its footprint. The green
area will also be maximised throuhout the
entire development by planting the tree and
shrub along the road and site perimeter.
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BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION
Maintain areas important for biodiversity
conservation and maintaince of ecosystem
services.
WETLAND AND WATER BODY CONSERVATION

Conserve natural hydrological systems and
preserve biodiversity through conservation
of wetlands or water bodies. Development to
be within setback distances from wetlands
or water bodies.
PERMEABLE PAVERS
Permeable paving is a range of sustainable
materials and techniques for permeable
pavements with a base and subbase that
allow the movement of stormwater through
the surface. In addition to reducing runoff,
this effectively traps suspended solids and
filters pollutants from the water.
3 + community planning & design [cpd] //

To minimise impact on the environment and promote community connectivity and participation
by adopting good practice on site selection and space planning for benefit to the community.
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// 4 + transportation & connectivity [trc] //
To reduce impact from transportation by
providing affordable and sustainable transportation network both within the development and linkages outside the development.
Walkable neighbourhood means no car inside the neighbourhood. Efficient linkages,

shorter travel distances to essential services and sustainable pattern of development.
// 5 + building & resources [bdr] //

QUALITY IN CONSTRUCTION
Promote efficiency and quality in construction
thereby conserving resources
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION PRACTICE
Encourage
practice
of
sustainable
construction by using IBS construction
system.
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LOW IMPACT MATERIAL (INFRASTRUCTURE)

Reduce the impact of material use by
promoting the use of recycled and reclaimed
materials for infrastructure works.
// 6 + business & innovation [bsi] //
business
Promote business activities thereby creating business opportunities at the local level and
reducing commuting time for the resident.
innovation
Create a new idea, device and method that can complied with the requirement, people needs
and existing market needs that can accomplished through more-effective improvement.
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2.5 X 2.5M KIOSK CONTAINER STRUCTURE

The container kiosk function as temporary
structure that can be construct at any place
that have potential to increase the economy.
It also act as the solution to reduce the
percentage of hawker and street vendor
at the parcel. This small structure can be
use as cafe, flower stall, merchandise stall
and etc. This kiosk also can be a parasite
that attach to the vacant building and
can extend the space of the building to
create more program. it also can used as
temporary room when the seasoning event
at the parcel started such as store, makeup
room and etc.
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PLAYSCAPES
Generate Alternate Youth Brand Space
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Architecture of play generates memories and a sense of place in built environment, and is
the truest sense of freedom of movement and expression. Playscapes allows the creation
of space to be generated by the play activities. Through three core elements namely: arts
and culture, sport and wellness and creative entrepreneurship, citys space believes can be
transformed into alternate youth branded environment as a whole.
A game is often a sublimation of conflicts, in the same way we believe urban edges can be
activated and make in this way people engage into a variety of activities related to play. We
intend play in the broad sense of creative confrontation, to which we link the key concepts
of: interaction, engagement, challenge, chance, performance, creativity, invention. This can
be achieved by integrating intergenerational youth inclusive approach to public recreation
spaces, offices, neighbourhood, and urban design in their city centre.
by Hasif Razak
ABSTRACT
More than half of Vietnams

population is younger than
25 and 70 per cent were
born after the Vietnam
War ended in 1975. Todays
younger generation has no
direct memories of the war
that shaped the lives of their
parents and grandparents,
and they are coming of
age in more affluent times.
[1] Moving forward, this
young generation or youth
aged 15 to 30 has formed
the backbone of Vietnams
economic
success
throughout the decade. Ho
Chi Minh City continues
to attract migrants from
the provinces resulting in
rapid youth population

seeking for jobs. As living
condition improves, more
young people in the cities
and urban area are not
living in a healthy lifestyle.
These people are bold, if not
notorious, for their need to
be free from constraints the
others might not even see
as constraints. They need
space to be spontaneous
and flexible with the
surroundings, a space that
does not confine them.
Unlike the conventional
spaces provided to them
i.e. pubs, clubs, today we
notice an absence of the
healthy programs focuses
on
youth
community.
Playscapes
wants
to
redefine the citys space
and urban development into
a comprehensive alternate
youth branded environment.
A city that is more connected,
vibrant and energetic with
integration of three main
elements: arts and culture,
sport and wellness and
creative entrepreneurship.
Architecture
of
play
animates
public
and
private spaces, rejuvenate
structures and streetscapes,
improve
local
business
viability, and brings diverse
people together to celebrate,
inspire and be inspired.
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PROPOSED SITE
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SITE SETTING
The site is located at the north side of district1
area and next to the Saigon River. Separated
by one of the Saigons oldest streets of Ton
Duc Thang is the old port of Saigon known as
Ba Son and public universities. Over the past
20 years, the area has transformed rapidly
from a tree-lined street of colonial buildings
to a strip of high rise offices and hotels.
With an area of 31.5 acres land use, the
community within the site consists of students
and private workers as number of offices,
institutions and mix use can be found. It
believes that many new towers set to emerge
in the next few years as the land value rapidly
increase.
This area receives high number of students
and private workers where they come to
study and work. With said community,
the area believes to be more alive during
weekdays rather than weekend.
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Hidden at the end of street ally in the centre

of noisy + solated from the citys hurry and
confussionfirst place in Saigon especially
devoted to the interest and activities of
young adults
The rapid urbanisation along with changing

of lifestyle leads to the general health of the
community. From smoking habit, drinking
addiction, uncontrolled diet, this unhealthy
lifestyle becomes a major issue especially
when it involves youth community.
Strip of high rise offices reflects a dynamic

and booming economy of the area. many
new towers set to emerge. Become set of
parameter of buffer zone for the intervention
of low rise development.
this economic driven activity creates a

highly stressful community. With the lack of
recreational space or facilities and diversity
in programs, the said community has to face
quite an intense environment.
Strip of high rise offices reflects a dynamic

and booming economy of the area. many
new towers set to emerge. Become set of
parameter of buffer zone for the intervention
of low rise development.
this economic driven activity creates a

highly stressful community. With the lack of
recreational space or facilities and diversity
in programs, the said community has to face
quite an intense environment.
the waterfront area should be developed with

active waterfront activities and multi-event
space. A vibrant and dynamic environment
can be created and achieved with an
authentic identity.
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DESIGN STATEMENT
The current site setting believes to be the

house for many students and young adults
who are working at private sectors and
studying at the local schools and universities. This group of people bring the site
alive and colours with their present. Their
common activities and daily routines create a frequency and hence produce its
own rhythms or beats to the site. As life in
the city can be very stress and miseries, at
every vigorous movements, there should be
a moment for them to standstill and ponder

(distraction) to clear their heads.The current
site system can be improved by activating it,
making it more open, integrating it with the
surroundings and attracting more participation and at the same time improve the social
well-being of the community as a whole. Injection of art plays a key role in the future
design of citys space because its ability to
bring the community together and create a
shared authentic identity.
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TARGET MARKET
integrated
intergenerational
youth inclusive
approach to both
public recreation
space, offices,
neigbourhood, &
urban design in
their city centres.
HYPOTHETICAL PROGRAMS
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DESIGN INTENTIONS
In order to keep the area alive during weekdays and during weekends, a handful of new
programs and activities that close to the youth community should be instilled. In creating a
vibrant and dynamic citys space, both public and private sectors should play their role by
implementing an integrated flexible space that suit with the youth needs. play space can
give them a chance to learn the skills of social negotiation and conflict resolution. Inclusion
in play spaces can allow them the freedom in roaming and enjoying to try out new social
identities in a fun and creative environment. Their involvement allows them to expand their
ideas and challenge their own boundaries, which leads the community towards a healthy &
active lifestyles.
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
169
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is

located in the delta area of the
Saigon and Dong Nai rivers. It
is Vietnams largest city and
an important economic, trade,
cultural and research centre,
both within the country, and
in South-East Asia. HCMC
has a diversified topography,
ranging from mainly agricultural
and rural areas in the north
to a widespread system of
rivers, canals and dense
mangrove forest to the south.
The urban areas are located
approximately
50km
(31.1
miles) inland from the Pacific
Ocean. Vietnam in general
and HCMC in particular have
been identified as one of the
most severely affected places
by future climate change and
especially sea level rise. The
fast development of the city
combined with the slower
processes of climate change
and subsidence will have a
large impact on the economy
of HCMC and the quality of
life of its inhabitants: that is, if
no immediate action is taken.
Decisions taken in the coming
decade on where and how
the city expands and will be
protected will determine the
future of HCMC for a long time
to come. It is therefore of key
importance that plans, policies
and projects in the city take into
consideration climate change
and subsidence. [1]
general impacts -
SUSTAINABLE TOWNSHIP - GBI DESIGN

1. CLIMATE, ENERGY & WATER
Aim for zero net carbon emissions by maximising passive design principles, minimising
the impact of heat island effect, minimising energy consumption, adopting onsite energy
generation, utilising renewable energy technologies such as co-generation and microgeneration.
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2. ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT

They are sensitive to the needs of the local ecology & biodiversity and aims to preserve and
enhance the ecological value of the natural environment.
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using a life cycle approach. They make effective use of local materials and resources for the
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4. COMMUNITY PLANNING & DESIGN

They are created using an integrated approach to master planning and best practice urban
design principles emphasising people priority and greenspaces.
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5. BUSINESS & INNOVATION

They provide employment opportunities for its residents towork closer to their homes and
schools. They provideavenuesfor businesses to form and florish.
6. TRANSPORTATION & CONNECTIVITY

They make good use of existing transport links and make priority and provision for future
services such as rail, bus and cycling networks.
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Bike sharing programme or cycling oriented community is a healthy lifestyle to be practiced.

With introduction of bike coral station in the planning, will increase the usage of bike.
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2. Vietnam: Implementation of Sustainable Development: National Report at the UN Conference on
Sustainable Development (Rio+20). Retrieved July 13, 2016, from https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/
index.php?page=view
3. Do tnh kh hou thong lai voi a phn gioo cao cho Viet Nam. (n.d.). Retrieved July 12, 2016, from http://
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5. Sherbourne Common Stormwater Treatment Facility, Toronto, Ontario. (n.d.). Retrieved July 13, 2016, from
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hanoi creative capsule :

Lavishing entertainment haven by invigorating
Hanoi Old Quarter as a creative city.
177
The stimulation of art and entertainment will perform as the urban catalyst towards
achieveing the vision of Hanoi Creative City 2050, in order to enrich the local unique
culture, identity of Hanoi. With the existing scenario, Hanoi has been exporting
their local art & crafts products through out the world, and the creative industry
has also been one of the major industry in Vietnam. Coming from where creativity
has always been the lifeblood of the city, there is an obvious high potential of
creating the Creative City. The cultivating process shall unfold the potential of markets, trading
and production centres, with their critical mass of entrepreneurs, artists, intellectuals, students,
administrators and creative collaboration. Towards the direction of Hanoi as Creative City, it
clarify that Hanoi will be portraying the image of Creative City for the world to be recognized.
by Nadia Fathin Syahira bt Ahmad Nazri
178
within
the
rapidly
transforming city of Hanoi,
Vietnams capital lies the
Ancient Quarter, home
to a broad array of small
entrepreneurs and traders
since the 13th century.
Creativity is now no longer
restricted to specific mind
and
thinking
manner
only, but also based on
ways and strategies to
incorporate those skills
into liveable spaces and
environment. The conflict
between the conventional
way of emphasizing the
local art and culture only
through the economy and
not through the events and
programming of the area
has formed an argument on
the high potentialities that

the area holds. Today, the
tourism industry is moving
away from mass marketing
towards personalized travel
concentrating on individuals
and tourists now rate
cultural and heritage events
among their top five reasons
for travelling. The creative
capsule scheme is merging
the three main capsules
of entertainment machine,
neighbourhood community
and
the
knowledge
exchange
element
harmoniously, in order to
promote urban lavishness
of the entertainment haven
in Hanoi Old Quarter,
hence will attract tourist
and locals into the area.
The framework of plugging

in entertainment elements,
potential of unblocking
the
urban
blockages
and creative intelligence
edges intend to strengthen
the web work of the city,
consequently
creating
vibrant linkages throughout
the city. The Hanoi Old
City Gate will be revived
in a heritage manner as
the only city gate in Hanoi,
and a successful lavishness
of entertainment haven in
Hanoi Old Quarter is now
freshly form as an urban
revitalization city which
incorporate entertainment,
community, knowledge, art
and culture to formulate a
creative city.
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The site is located at the Hang Chieu

Street, in the Hanois Old Quarter, and as
the oldest continuosly developed area of
Vietnam, Hanois Old Quarter has a history
that spans 2,000 years and represents the
eternal sould of the city. Located between
the Lake of the Restored Sword, the Long
BIen Bridge, a former cfity rampart, and a
citadel wall, the Old Quarter started as a
snake and alligator-infested swamp. It later
evolved into a cluster of villages made up of
houses on stilts, and was unified by Chinese
administrators who built ramparts around
their headquarters. The area was named
Dominated Annam or Protected South by

the Chinese. The Old Quarter began to
acquire its reputation as a crafts area
when the Vietnamese attained independence in the 11th Century and King Ly Thai
To built his palace there. In the early 13th
Century, the collection of tiny workshop villages which clustered around the palace
walls evolved into craft cooperatives, or
guilds. The Quan Chuong city gate is the
only gate remaining of Thang Long (Dragon Fly) citadel, Quan Chuong city gate not
only brings beauty in architect but also imbued with historical record of ancient Hanoi.
// site settings //
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site potentials
INCONTINUITY OF PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY
LACK OF PROMINENT ENTRANCE

TOWARDS RESIDENTIAL AREA
4
Lacking of pedestrian comfort
The pedestrian are being misused

as parking area for the motorcycle
Most of the pedestrian walkway

are covered with motorcycle
LO
NG
B
Inconsistency setback
of the facade buildings
LO
CK
S
The misused activity of the pedestrian

walk, resulting in blockage of the
commercial lots of the building.
5
1
2 PROGRAM ATTENTION ONLY

TOWARDS THE NIGHT MARKET
AREA
4
4
Since the blocks are longer,

there are limited access
towards the residential area
Visually, as if the residential

blocks are not accessible
Dong Xuan night market is the

main program, attracting tourist
around the area
1.5-2.0
metre
1
5
Neglecting the potential

programs that could enliven
the heritage value of the site
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Normal width of entrance

towards the residential
blocks
5 GROWING OF SIDEWALKS CULTURE
3 AMBIGUOUS HOUSING OWNERSHIP

FOR LOCALS LIVING IN TUBE / ROCKET HOUSE.
It is one of Vietnamese strong

identity of having sidewalks
/ street coffee & eatery activities
Multiple ownership locals

in tube / rocket house
Low urban living comfort
for locals living in very poor
urban housing
6 SCARCITY OF PUBLIC REALMS FOR

THE LOCALS & YOUTH POPULATION
Lack of proper public spaces for the
Inappropriate barber area along

the sidewalks
With all the activities happening

The privateness of public sidewalks
in the sidewalks, the clotting
space along the pedestrian route
of the trash will result in environment
and health issues
7 INEFFECTIVE CURRENT PROGRAMS

IN ENHANCING THE CULTURAL VALUE OF
THE SITE
NO FOCAL POINT TOWARDS THE

MONUMENTAL HANOI OLD CITY GATE
and there are no spaces allocated for

public spaces.
Neglecting the recreational area for
the youth population
being enhanced, hence decreasing

in tourist increment in the area
Lack of park programming
Improved projection of
park programming
congestion & does not act as an income

generator in promoting cultural
value of the site
The planning of the area does not emphasize

focal point towards the heritage monumental
Old City Gate
Not highly visible through out the street
site dilemmas
Site setting
INTERVENTION OF PRACTICAL RESIDENTIAL BLOCKS (TUBE & ROCKET HOUSE)
Multiple ownership
As the urban population increased by 50% by the year of 2040, the intervention of more practical
residential blocks are needed, as to occupy estimated 374,000 additional units needed in Hanoi
each year to cope with the demand of urban housing. The intervention module, will promote new
paradigm in quality of urban living and comfort for the locals.
2 INFUSION OF ART HERITA E & CUL TURE
3 RE INSTALLIN PUBLIC REAL
PRO RA NODES
Silk painting
Art embroidery
Ceramic painting
Kids playground
Old City Gate
4 E TENSIVE V ARIATION OF BUILDIN S

HEI HT
Active youth area
VOIDS
VOIDS
Bach Ma Temple
(The White Horse Temple)
Thang Long Catru

Theatre
In order to keep up with the Dong Xuan market &

night market lively activities, infusion of art, heritage
and cultural programs nodes will act as magnets to
bring and attract not only tourists, but also the locals
into the site area.
Outdoor cafe
Art & culture area
The current scenario of referring Ba Dinh Square, Lenin

Park, Thu Le Park as the public realm, clearly deminished
the function of the park as worshipping / memorial park.
Re-installation of public realm is needed to stimulate
the ambience of a proper public realm with injection
of lively & vibrant programs.
5 REBRANDIN L OCAL ECONO AND THE

SIDE ALKS CULTURE
ENRICHIN NE HIS TORICAL A IS

TO ARDS HANOI OLD CIT ATE
Variation of building heights,

creating solids & voids elements
Neglecting the maximum potential
usage of developed area
There are extensive variation of buildings height,

consisting of tube houses, rocket houses and all
the shop houses in the area. The potentials of
instilling new programmes in between the
solid and void of the current building heights,
will activate the unused voids to become a
7 E IS TIN V ARIET OF I ED LAND

USA E
The Quan Chuong City Gate (Hanoi Old City Gate)

represent the East gate of Dong Ha, is the only city
gate remaining until today, in order to remember the
In this area, the local industry is surviving without the
basic facilities of how a commercial area should be.
With the increasing trend of sidewalks culture, due
to land price issues, this re-branding is tartgetted to
re-organize the commercial area with better space
accomodating locals and tourists.
historical value of the Old City Gate, the new

historical axis injection towards the gate will
enhance the new focal point towards this area,
which will create a better landmark & identity of
the site.
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PRINCIPLES
IDEA
ENTERTAINMENT
MACHINE
KNOWLEDGE
EXCHANGE
1.
CREATIVE
CAPSULE
METHODOLOGY
Exploiting the richness of creativ

in raising the identity of the city
ENTERTAINMENT
MACHINE
Fostering Entertainment Tourism

cultivating economy of the city
Promoting year round scene fes

development
Enhancing connectivity of entert

nodes in the city
Leveraging local culture & programs for

entertainment nodes
2.
NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMUNITY
Expanding social circle
Hybridity in harmonizing the env

NEIGHBOURHOOD
COMMUNITY
Boosting healthy life style
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Creative Capsule is a manifesto of

an enclave with a source of lavish
recognized ideas and endless inspiration for creativity, in combination with the capsule element,
which is a metaphor used to describe the recovering process of the
site itself. By injecting this Creative
Capsule into the site, this capsule
will be treating this area to become
a creative ambience, a place to
bring freedom to the art & artist, as
well
as
a
lively
city.
Restructing urban housing devel

in enhancing the quality of life
Enhancing urban interactions

through neighbourhood community
3.
KNOWLEDGE
EXCHANGE
Providing Professional & Expertis

+
Encouraging creative communit

collaborations
Research & Development Institu
Intensifying knowledge exchange
Preparing Creative Education &

In the process of the Creative Capsule sprawling, the
main intention is to create a
plug in entertainment programs as an infill injections
on site to activate art, cultural & entertainment elements. A multi development
of entertainment facilities
and programs intended for
the re-invigoration of the
urban growth.
The second design objective

for this capsule is the street
life activating. The strategy is to expand the sidewalks, and creating a space
for the street life activities
such as the street caf, the
space for the commercial
lot to extend its interactions,
and the group hang-outs.
vironment
lopment,
se Hub
ty
uition
& Training
RESIDENTIAL
SOCIAL POCKET
WORKSHOP
FINE ART ACADEMY
TUBE / ROCKET HOME-STAY
ECONOMY EDUCATION
tainment
SOCIAL HOUSE
OPEN PLAZA
AMPHITHEATRE
STREET COFFEE SHOP
FOODSCAPE
EXHIBITION SPACE
PUBLIC CREATIVE SQUARE
AFFORDABLE HOMES
COMMUNAL YARD
WORKSPACE
stivals
TARGET USERS
CREATIVE OFFICE
STREET VENDOR HUB
KIOSK
CITY LAB
ROOFTOP EVENTS
TOURISM
m in
PROGRAMS IN ECTION
MULTIPURPOSE HALL
STREET ART
FINE ART TRAINING CENTRE
ENTERTAINMENT
ve industry
y
LOCAL ART SHOP

OPEN STAGE
FINE ART GALLERY
OPEN CINEMA
FINE ART STUDIO
Local community
Creative community
Potential Investors
Local traders
Tourist
Student / Researcher
The knowledge flexibility

approach is the also one of
the design aim for knowledge exchange capsule. As
we
know,
knowledge
sprawls through different
spaces, formal learning refers to learning that takes
place through a structured
program. Informal learning
refers to learning that results
from daily eisure activities.
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COURTYARD
AMPHITHEATRE
YOUTH PARK
STREET CAFE
WATER FEATURE
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Anyone involved in building design, procurement or maintenance in recent years will
have been confronted in one way or another
by the term sustainability. The term remains
elusive to many, and while a number of
definitions exist, they give little indication of
how to apply principles of sustainability in
practice. Moreover, these definitions differ
slightly, one from another, and in any attempt
to implement sustainable development it is
essential that the meaning of sustainability
be understood. It is generally agreed that
sustainability fundamentally affects the way
we live; consequently, personal ethics will
influence the way an individual interprets
its aims. Like architecture as a whole,
sustainability involves addressing a wide
spectrum of issues, sometimes, seemingly,
conflicting ones.
For most individuals, embracing principles of sustainability, whether adopting an

anthropocentric or non-anthropocentric approach, requires a major ethical shift. One of
the key concepts of sustainability is equity:
equity between all people around the world
living today, and also equity between people
living today and people living in the future.
In addition, a non-anthropocentric approach
extends the concept of equity to all species
and nature. Embracing the concept of equity requires refocusing away from personal
benefits onto the needs and interests of
others. Achieving the ambitious goals of
sustainability requires a realism that recognises the limitations of humans, but also
recognises the urgent need to embrace
a
different
life
philosophy.
// strategy 01 //
SUPER-CYCLING LANE
The super-cycling lane, is proven effective by the
discussion of National Geographic, that concludes
cycling does seriously lower ones carbon footprint
by not emitting pollution or burning fossil fuels. In
fact, short car trips do the most damage. An engine
releases the worst pollution as it warms up, so by
providing the cycling lane, will encourage people to
cycle more, and if more people were to cycle instead
of drive for their closest trips, this would be a boon
for the environment.
ORIENTATION
Orientation of the building is generally used to refer
to solar orientation which is the planning of building
with respect to solar access. Although any building
will have different orientations for its different sides,
the orientation can refer to a particular room, or
to the most important facade of the building. The
building orientation definitely have an impact on
heating, lighting and cooling costs.
PAVE-GEN PEDESTRIAN WALK

With urban populations rapidly growing across the
country there is an ongoing need for central business
districts to provide safe thoroughfares for residents
and visitors. Pavegen Kinetic Paving is an innovative
and sustainable technology that utilises the kinetic
energy from the footsteps of the public to produce
low voltage electricity, suitable for powering a range
of low energy applications including LED lighting,
advertising and way-find solutions.
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// strategy 02 - RAWLEMON SPHERICAL SOLAR ENERGY
(photo)
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The futuristic photovoltaic system invention,

characterized by a simple and pleasant
design, is actually a system for producing
electrical energy from the sun, capable
of substantially improving photovoltaic
conversion efficiency (up to 35 % more
than a traditional panel). The operation
principal is very simple and is based on
the solar tracking concept. Traditional
plants usually use fixed panels with an
orientation and a direction to maximize
annual energy production, or alternatively,
panels equipped with a structure thats
capable of moving and following the
suns apparent motion. The largest device in
the Rawlemon range is the 180-cm (70.1-in)

Beta.ray 1.8 that will generate up to 3.4 kWh
a day, enough to run your laptop for almost
a week. It has a 5.4 kWh battery. Both the
Beta.ray 1.0 and 1.8 feature water-filled
acrylic-polymer lenses, as opposed to the
solid lenses of their smaller siblings, plus they
generate thermal energy as well as solar.
Rawlemon is also developing a system it calls
Microtrack, that uses the same technology
but is installed as a building skin. Microtrack
will will produce energy during the day and
can be used as a multimedia display at night.
(photo)
strategy 03 - SHADING ELEMENTS //

To ensure that the comfortability of the community and the public hanging out around the
Creative Capsule, a tensile membrane structure is installed for most of the public area, such
as the street vendor hub, the youth park, and other public realms. Since it is lightweight, fewer
support columns create more functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces.In daylight, the membranes translucency offers soft diffused naturally lit spaces reducing interior lighting costs.
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// strategy 04 - green roof //
By adapting the green roof feature in the
site, the immediate water run-off can be reduced by 5090 %, greatly reducing drainage flow rates. This enables the rainwater
management system to be reduced in ca-
pacity, thereby greatly reducing construction costs. Green roofs cool and humidify
the surrounding air. Coordinated urban
green roof development can significantly
reduce the so-called Heat Island effect.
// strategy 05 - rainwater harvesting system //
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The rainwater harvesting column is installed at the green roof area, in order to collect the rainwater to be re-used, and as well as providing shades to the rooftop open
cinema, rooftop cafe, and also the rooftop event space. The ecological benefits of recycling rainwater are potentially huge: toilet flushing, for example accounts for up to
35% of the average households water usage. Add in the amount of water we use for
washing clothes or watering the garden and the possible savings begin to grow.
// strategy 06 - green living wall //

This Green Living wall is installed in the Creative Capsule to reduce the urban heat island effect. A strategic placement of green walls, plants could also create enough
turbulence to break vertical airflow, which slows and cools down the air and reduce the temperature fluctuations at a walls surface. A recent study into the effectiveness of green infrastructure for improving air quality in urban street canons (the
gaps between large buildings), found living green walls can have a big impact.
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These gaps are hotspots for harmful pollutants, such as nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter, but living
green walls have been shown to reduce
levels by 40% and 60% respectively.
Its not just pollutants outside that are a
cause for concern as there are plenty of
toxins inside that can adversely affect our
health too. Living green walls help to offset this problem by providing shade from
the effects of direct sunlight. Also, unlike
brick or concrete, plant surfaces dont store
up solar energy, but reflect it. Both interior and exterior walls help to actively cool
the air by a process called evapotranspiration, reducing the need to cool the building.
The Liveable City :

Expressionism In The Ngo Gach Streets Of Hanoi
193
The Ngo Gach Streets, a struggling city core, will continue to struggle as it holds no true identity
to its relationship with important surrounding context, as well as within itself. Evidence in the
lack of cultural activity and lack of an active street life i.e interconnected, pedestrianization,
wayfinding, barrier free for streetsie. Yet the streets is the principle ordering device of the city
and the pedestrian its the most important user. The paper studies will attempt to develop a
physical statement which is approaching on the reprogramming the streets and improving
the cultural activity to achieve liveable city.
by Nur Shahareena Nazli
194
Hanoi is located in northern
region of Vietnam, situated
in the Vietnams Red river
delta, nearly 90km (56mi)
away from the coastal
area.
Hanoi
contains
three basic kind of terrain,
which are the delta area,
the midland area and
mountainous zone. Hanoi
features a warm humid
subtropical climate and the
city experiences the typical
climate of northern Vietnam,
with 4 distinct seasons.
Hanoi currently has over
4,000 monuments and
landscapes, in which over
1000 national monuments
and landscapes is ranked
(hundreds of monuments
and
landscapes
newly
merged from Ha Tay and
Me Linh) with hundreds
of
temples,
pagodas,
architectural structures and
other famous landscapes.
Hanoi is a big centre of
tourism in Vietnam. There
are many tours in Hanoi.
Visitors have opportunities
to explore many cultural
structures and art of building
over many generations,
during the construction
and
development
of
country. The scenic beauty
and charm of nature; the
craft villages existed for
hundreds of years; the
traditional festival cultural
product crystallized many
spiritual values will be
attractive tourism products.
However, Hoan Kiem is
an urban district (quan)
of Hanoi, Capital city of
Vietnam, named after the
scenic Hoan Kiem Lake.

Hoan Kiem district is the
downtown and commercial
center of Hanoi. Most of
the largest Vietnamese
public corporations and
bank headquarters are
located here, but the
central government offices
are located in Ba Dinh
district (French Quarter).
The Hanoi city committee
is located on Dinh Tien
Hoang street, adjacent to
the Hoan Kiem Lake. Many
of Hanois tourist attractions
are located here, including
: The Old Quarters, Hanoi
Opera House, National
Museum of Vietnamese
history, and the Thang
Long water puppet Theatre.
LEGENDS
195
1.
Eco Hub
2.
The Warkawater
3.
Hotels
4.
Indoor
Amphitheater
5.
Hotels &
Accommodations
6.
Green Little Vest

Pocket
7.
Outdoor Cafe
8.
Cafe
9.
Public Garden
10. Public Space

11.
Strret Art
12.
Street Vendor
13.
Tube House
Exhibition
14.
Art Gallery
15.
Indoor
Hydrophonic
// site settings //
This site is located at the heart of Old
Quarters Hanoi. It is filled with old shop
houses. The existing shop houses physically
along of Ngo Gach, Hang Ngang, Hang
Cha, Lan Ong, Hang Dong, Lo Ren, Hang
Vai, Phung Hung. Old Quarters is home to
some of Vietnamese most known cities, but

rapid growth is turning up the pressure and
turn it to become an unaffordable city to
live in. This city is rich of old building full
of heritage and culture to preserve and
conserved.
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// site potentials //
197
198
// site dilemmas //
199

The
quality
of
life
experienced
by
local
people living in this site
is tied to their ability to
access
infrastructure
(transportation,
communication, water, and
sanitation), food, clean
air, affordable housing,
meaningful
employment,
and green space and parks.
The differential access of
people within a city to the
infrastructure. The livability

of a city is also determined
by the access that its
residents have to participate
in decision-making to meet
their needs. A livable city
is also a city that fights
against any waste of the
natural resources and that
we must leave intact for the
humankind, that is, for our
posterity. Therefore a livable
city is also a sustainable
city: a city that satisfies

the needs of the present
inhabitants without reducing
the capacity of the future
generation to satisfy their
needs. In the livable city both
social and physical elements
must collaborate for the
well being and progress
of the community, and of
the individual persons as
members of the community.
roads and activities //
200
The idea of liveable city

is the concept of creating
new urban surrounding that
make the people easy to
each other which is make
a green neighbourhood of
a particular place as they
interact with another and
with activity at that place

satisfy resident by meeting
economic social and cultural
needs,
promoting
their
health and well-being, and
protecting natural resource
and ecosystem functions.

water climate & energy
Climate, Water and Energy are inextricably linked
The concept of the warka water relies only on natural phenomena such as gravity,
condensation and evaporation and doesnt require electrical power. It is a vertical structure
designed to harvest potable water from the atmosphere (it collects rain, harvests fog and
dew.) Applied the same concept to this design.
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tRANSPORTS AND CONNECTIVITY

Bike sharing allows individuals convienient access to a bike
when they need one, without the hassies and cost associated
with private bicycle ownership. The idea behind bike sharing is
to provide free or affordable access to bicycles. Specifically for
short-distance trips within city limits.
Growing transportation problems, including gasoline prices and carbon dioxide emissions,
are forcing urban governments to consider implementing better public transportation
initiatives in an effort to reduce the impact of the declining oil economy on our environment
and financial markets. Research and development of renewable energy sources will require
increased funding commitments from municipalities already struggling to overcome their
congestion and pollution problems.
Green
streets
can
incorporate a wide
variety
of
design
elements
including
street trees, permeable
pavement, bioretention,
and swales. Although
the
design
and
appreance of green
streets will vary, the
Permeable paving & rain functional goals are
the
same.
Green
garden
streets
techniques
will
encourage
the
interaction
of
stormwater with soil and
vegetation to promote
infiltration and retention.
Green street
infiltration planter
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ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Urban green corridor systems are readily accepted

worldwide as a desirable recreational, wildlife and
landscape resource and can bring many benefits
to urban dwellers. The planning, design, use, and
management processes are critical factors in
determining successes in meeting quality of life
indicators.
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Eco-hubs refers to business parks that are specifically dedicated to companies in the
eco-business sector, means using new building methods, new materials, or new transport
methods in order to protect the natural environment. This draws inspiration from the
operation of natural ecosystems, namely an organisational structure charaterised by the
optimal use of resources, and by a high percentage of materials recycled as part of a
waste-to-energy process. From a practical standpoint, the waste of some companies
becomes a resource for other companies, rather than being incinerated, buried, or dumped
in the natural environment.
COMMUNITY PLANNING DESIGN

Hydrophonic plant cultivation is widely considered more sustainable than regular farming
as it uses around 90% less water. Secondly, hydrophonic farming yields more vegetables
and herbs in a shorter time. Thirdly, its carbon footprint is minimal as the greens are grown
locally. Soilless cultivation minimizes the use of harsh chemicals needed to fertilize soil. It
does not depend on the climate or season and can be installed indoors. Also, hydrophonic
farms physically take less space (and can be even vertical),are fully controlled remotely and
often require less human labour.
204
kinetic solar panel kiosk
SPACE (Solar Powered Adaptive Container
For Everyone) with its portability and small
footprint, SPACE is suitable for a variety of
applications : disaster relief canter, trage/
medical office, educational center, parks
and recreational space, security kiosk,

sales/marketing center, contruction field
office, off-grid restrooms, and more function
with less carbon and more footprints.
pavement energy harvesting
205
pavegen uses what it calls a hybrid black box technology to convert the energy of a footstep
into electricity. Which is either stored in a battery or fed directly to devices. A typical tile
is made of recycled polymer, with the top surface made from recycled truck tires. A foot
stomp that depresses a single tiles generate electricity with hybrid solution of mechanisms
that include the piezoelectric effect (an electric charge produces when pressure is exerted
on crystals such as quartz) and induction, which is uses copper coils and magnets.
recycle shipping container for accomodation
206
eye-catching containers are very instresting

when people all over the world are looking
for cheap, alternative housing, and recycled
shipping containers are starting to become
ever more popular; not just homes but also for
all sorts of structures. The average shipping
container is a very versatile thing, and they
can be easily connected together to make
many different shapes and sizes of buildings,
somewhat like constructing a building with
giant Lego bricks. If youre looking for an
environmentally friendly option to build your
new family home or business office, then
using modified shipping containers could be
the perfect choice for you.
207
208
THE GNOSIS :
AGGRANDIZING THE KNOWLEDGE OF ARTS & CRAFTS
209
Known to be original grid of Old Quarter, Hanoi during the colonisation of the French
Colonial Rule. In the case of this individual study, the masterplan is broken down into parcels
with the internal road network marking its boundaries. The parcel, in the year 1010 A.D.
was known as the Thang Long (the ascending dragon) originated as a centre of supply for
the Vietnamese rulers in the Imperial City as well as an inter-regional market place. The
street pattern goes back to the 15th century, when trade streets similar to the medieval guild
streets in Central Europe emerged for the first time. The Old Quarter has its own speciality,
especially about art and crafts. The place is rich with heritage, culture and handicrafts that
made by the locals. This fact is further solidified by the apparent of the street names: Hang
means good(s) in Vietnamese.
by Nurul Hanis Mustafa Kamal
210
The Gnosis is the vision of
a sustainable knowledge
intensive city that gives city
a framework for developing
knowledge-intensive
industries that will be
economically successful and
improve quality of life. The
idea of a city as knowledge
hub of arts and crafts may
well be powerhouses of
creativity and innovation,
just as the district rich with
its history, arts and culture,
and the possibility of niche
lifestyles. In a parcel of
Hoan Kiem district, the
urban
fabric
provides
educational and historical
spatial background and in
another sense, it provides
specialty of arts and crafts
through individuals routine
as well as the communitys
collective values, desires,
knowledge and aspirations.
The historical existence of
arts and crafts in the parcel
has long been in its roots
yet now ploughed by the
decrease of the community
that contributed to this
scenario. The area is in
need of an urban catalyst
that will revive what was

once an area robust with
art education, business and
cultural activities. The parcel
will undertake an idea of
reviving cultural scenes
of arts and crafts which
will stimulate a livable and
sustainable
environment
into the old district. The
new urban scene will be
a village that breeds the
creative on education of arts
and crafts and becomes rebranded into a sustainable
and resilient parcel.
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The parcel, in the year 1010 A.D. was

known as the Thang Long (the ascending
dragon) originated as a centre of supply for
the Vietnamese rulers in the Imperial City
as well as an inter-regional market place.
The street pattern goes back to the 15th
century, when trade streets similar to the
medieval guild streets in Central Europe
emerged for the first time. The Old Quarter
has its own speciality, especially about art
and crafts. The place is rich with heritage,
culture and handicrafts that made by the
locals. This fact is further solidified by the
apparent of the street names: Hang (an
originally Chinese word denoting store or
commercial establishment) means good(s)
in Vietnamese and is still a prefix of most

of the street names in the Ancient Quarter
nowadays, for example, one of the main
and famous street in Old Quarter is Hang
Quat street that specialized on handcrafted wooden seal. Over the centuries,
the constant division of properties led
to the emergence of so called tunnel or
tube houses. The art and crafts quality in
the Ancient Quarter has the potential to
expanding the knowledge of arts and crafts
to generate more creative locals and attract
the youth generation and as well making it
as a successful tourism destination in the
near future.
// site settings //
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pedestrian pathways
accesibility routes
waterfront bodies
existing institutional
existing residential
existing commercial
site potentials
Art & Crafts programme nodes
7
3
1
4
5
6
Presence of education hub - schools
213
Over the past ten years Vietnam has seen an extrodinary growth
in tourist numbers - a 286% rise since 1998, and in recent years
growth has been as 20% compared to the previous year.
site dilemmas
Lack of knowledge and creative programme of arts and crafts
1
3
2
Shortage of tree restoration approach
214
Unequal of public realm for community
We need a space to do creative activities

because we cannot hold it on the sidewalk.
With proper space our activities wont
interfere with traffic.
Phuong Vu Manh, Local Artist
Utilized pedestrian walkway
But just looking at products displayed in

shops is just like the window-shopping you
can do in any city. I felt curious about how
local people make their unique handcrafts
products, and I wish we had had more time
to try to make crafts
Nurul Hasfir, an Indonesian visitor
TARGET USERS
CONCEPT
215

Knowledge Hub of Art
+ Crafts. Creativity has
always been the lifeblood
of the city. Cities have
always needed creativity
to work as markets, trading
and production centres,
with their critical mass
of entrepreneurs, artists,
intellectuals,
students,
administrators and powerbrokers. Using the creative

cultural as urban catalyst,
the design is to expanding
the knowledge of arts
and crafts in that area to
locals and tourists. It also
promoting and reviving what
was once an area robust
with business, religious
and cultural activities. The

potential of the site lies within
the cultural aspect more
significantly the 1,000 year
old spcialized craft streets
and guild history. Setting and
marrying of the old and new
programme and structures.
SITE SETTIN
NG
FACTS
ISSUES
PROGRAM
IDENTIFICATION
POTENTIAL
216
217

Sustainable townships are balanced on
their on going production and consumption.
In other words, the city uses the concept
of self sustainability, by reduction of waste,
self generator energy and maximise the
use of local materials. Rainwater is diverted through bamboo gutters, poured into
the ground through a pipe in the middle of
the structure. The use of local material, the
bamboo is main structure for the facade
treatment. The bamboo was woven together using traditional Vietnamese bamboo
weaving techniques and covered in a local bush plant. Being open to the air allows
the shop to catch every breeze that comes
through.The bamboo stalks were laid out in
a lattice grid fashion and assembled using
galvanized rebar wire ties, providing perforated walls that let the wind dry the hay.
This screen also provides privacy and security, and gives the feel of being in a bamboo
forest when gazing out the windows from
inside.Eco-friendly qualities of the chosen
material is a fitting tribute to the natural
beauty of the setting. To maintain a sufficient area of green spaces and to maintain sufficient supply of oxygen, urban fabric is dedicated towards populic comunnity
green spaces, and open spaces, sufficiently
distributed area for greenery is compulsory to have to provide and produce oxygen
which acts as an urban green lung.Local
Green Space designation is a way to provide special protection against development
for green areas of particular importance to
local communities. To reduce construction
costs, residents are invited to contribute to
the construction process.
// strategy 01 //
WATER HARVESTING
TANK
CHARCOAL
TOILET SHAFT
ELECTRICITY
(sustainable
diagram)
FIRE BRIGATE
BIOGAS
ENERGY
GAS FOR
COOK-
SEPARATOR
TANK
CHARCOAL
FILTER
SEPTIC
TANK
HUMAN
MANURE
BIOGAS
DIGESTER
LIQUID
SOLID
SEPARATOR
BIOGAS
ENERGY
SOLID
FERTILIZER
water as resource
Sustainable townships are balanced on their on going
production and consumption. In other words, the city
uses the concept of self sustainability, by reduction
of waste, self generator energy and maximise the
use of local materials. Rainwater is diverted through
bamboo gutters, poured into the ground through a
pipe in the middle of the structure.
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// strategy 02
219
Site Area Old Quarter, Hanoi (developed area)
Total site
Population in specific site
Carbon emission per Household (5)
Carbon emission per Capital / Year
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Carbon emission
:
:
:
Site Area Old Quarter, Hanoi (developed area)

Total site
Carbon emission per Household (5)
Carbon emission per Capital / Year
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Carbon emission
:
:
:
32
5108
1239 pax
15.2 tonnes
15.2 / 5
3.04 tonnes
Site Area x Population
Total Site
32 x 1239
5108
7.76
7.76 x 3.04
23.59 tonnes
32
5108
5440 pax
2.5 tonnes
2.5 / 5
0.5 tonnes
Site Area x Population
Total Site
32 x 5440
5108
34.08
34.08 x 0.5
17.04 tonnes
2016
2036
strategy 03 //
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// strategy 04 //
BUILDING AND RESOURCES

To
reduce
construction
costs, residents are invited to
contribute to the construction
process, plus to reduce
living costs each module
group will be equipped with
natural ventilation systems
and rainwater harvesting
facilities. Using a lower
impact on resources. Using
of recycleable materials for
construction has a major
impact on the environment
and the sustainability of the
building. Using locally sourced
material that is bamboo.
Euphoric City :
Multilayer public realm and livable waterfront as the
component in stimulating happiness throughout the city.
221
Multilayers Public Realm . Waterfront . Euphoric City .
by Putri Farawahida Megat Kamaruzaman
222
As we reflect on our
day-to-day experiences, we
can all likely bring to mind
a number of places where
we have lived, worked or
visited in which we feel
comfortable or inspired.
While the factors that
foster a meaningful social
connection with a place can
vary widely, we can optimize
and promote improved
social connections in urban
environments
through
effective
measurement,
strategy
and
design.
Euphoric City aims to
build cities that help
facilitate these positive
social connections. This is
both an art and a science.
Architecture, urban design
and public spaces together

alter the way we think, feel
and treat other people in
ways most of us never realise.
Multilayer public realm
and a livable waterfront
development can be relate
to commercial, recreational,
residential,
cultural,
educational,
environment
as well as working and
transportation
in
order
to
improve
economic
development,
public
enjoyment and civic identity.
The waterfront is not fully
utilized by the people as it
should be. The city should
be program to gather
people from the city to have
more social interactions.
The place making of
waterfront should be a way

to cater people from the
inner city to the waterfront
by
making
a
nodes
with supporting anchor.
Creating layers of public
realms, and a well planning
programs of a city will boost
social interactions and
generate healthier lifestyle
as well as developing
economy that makes a
Euphoric City. Apart from the
land value that will increase,
a well planned activities and
programmes will promote
walkability and a healthier
lifestyle. Extending latenight hours will extends the
hours of a citys economy.
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The site is located along riverside area of

Saigon river. The river is located in southern
Vietnam that rises near Phum Daung in
southeastern Cambodia, flows south and
south-southeast for about 230 kilometres
(140 mi) and empties into the Nh B River,
which in its turn empties into the East Sea
some 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of the
Mekong Delta.
Saigon River is important to Ho Chi Minh
City as it is the main water supply as well
as the host of former Saigon Port, which a
total cargo volume load/outloaded of more
than 35 million metric tons in 2006. There is
a developing new city facing the river mouth
of the site. The city is new urban area of
Thu Thiem. In the past, District 2 was one

of the poorest parts of Ho Chi Minh City
due to the separation by the Saigon River
from the city center. However, it is now
one of the prioritized area for investment
by the government of Ho Chi Minh Citys
international tourist.
The old Nguyen Hue Flower Street now
becomes a square and the first walking
street of Saigon. Adjacent to another street
called Dong Khoi Street, the site location
is the most potential place to become the
centre of attractions for tourist and locals.
Also, Dong Khoi Street is known for being
the fashion street and the arts and culture
street.
// site settings //
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site potentials
225
site dilemmas
226
theory guidelines //
227
// design statement
Connecting minds, creating
the future
To create a city that the
people are socially interact
to each other, while
promoting a healthier and
happier lifestyle through a
well-planned programs and
providing spaces that will
promote social interactions.
The site is located in the heart

of the golden triangle area.
By proposing interesting
and livable programs, the
city will become the centre
of attraction in Vietnam.
Extending late-night hours
will extends the hours of a
citys economy and create
a city that never sleeps by
using maximum potential
hours of the site.
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// hypothesis
A structured idea and a
well planning programs
of a city will boost social
interactions and generate
healthier lifestyle as well as
developing economy that
makes a Happy City.
Apart from the land value
that will increase, a well
planned
activities
and
programmes will encourage
more social interactions

between
people
while
inviting more investors and
increasing density. Other
than that, extending latenight hours extends the
hours of a citys economy.
Diversify
typology
of
program and events will
inject the excitement on
tourist prospect as well as
local community.
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// Green roof //
garden roof
Urban greening has long been promoted as an
easy and effective strategy for beautifying the built
environment and increasing investment opportunity.
Garden roof can beautify the buildings and create
another layer of public realm and create more spaces
for leisure and economic activities. Through the daily
dew and evaporation cycle, plants on vertical and
horizontal surfaces are able to cool cities during hot
summer months and reduce the Urban Heat Island
(UHI) effect. The light absorbed by vegetation would
otherwise be converted into heat energy.
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green roof
With green roofs, water is stored by the substrate
and then taken up by the plants from where it is
returned to the atmosphere through transpiration
and evaporation.
RAINWATER COLLECTOR
Captured rainwater can be used for both potable
(drinkable) and non-potable purposes, both inside
and outside a home or business. Outdoor uses
include watering landscaping and gardens, and to
provide water for pets, wildlife and livestock. Indoor
uses include toilet flushing and clothes washing.
Rainwater is often a forgotten resource for these uses,
and can significantly reduce the amount of treated
drinking water needed to complete these tasks.
// Solar ENERGY HARVESTING //
SOLAR PANELS ON THE ROOF AND ON THE WALLS
231
Solar energy is a resource that is not only

sustainable for energy consumption, it is
indefinitely renewable (at least until the sun
runs out in billions of years). Solar power can
be used to generate electricity, it is also used
in relatively simple technology to heat water
(solar water heaters). create electricity in

just a few millimeters and do not require any
type of mechanical parts that can fail. Solar
panels are also a silent producer of energy,
a necessity if dealing with picky neighbors.
// WAVE ENERGY TAPPING //
Waves are generated by wind passing over the surface of the river. As long as the waves
propagate slower than the wind speed just above the waves, there is an energy transfer
from the wind to the waves. Both air pressure differences between the upwind and the lee
side of a wave crest, as well as friction on the water surface by the wind, making the water
to go into the shear stress causes the growth of the waves.
This device floats on the surface of the water, held in place by cables connected to the
seabed. Buoys use the rise and fall of swells to drive hydraulic pumps and generate electricity
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// WATER HARVESTING //
WATER HARVESTING CANOPIES
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Rain water collection via a network

of canopies into a cistern. The stored
greywater can then be recycled and used
in the building complex and on site. The

site will serve as a prototype for rain water
collection and adaptive sustainable design
in the built, urban environment.
// lighting effeciency //
Daylighting is the direct use of sunlight and scattered diffuse light for the lighting of interior
spaces. The direct use of daylight is a more efficient and lowercost method of converting light
falling on a building into interior light. Skylights are light transmitting fenestration (products
filling openings in a building envelope which also includes windows, doors, etc.) forming all,
or a portion of, the roof of a building space. Skylights are widely used in daylighting design
in residential and commercial buildings, mainly because they are the most effective source
of daylight on a unit area basis.
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When artificial lighting is necessary,

choosing efficient technologies can
effectively reduce electricity use and
related GHG emissions. In choosing
among the available technologies,
it is important to consider several
factors, including the quality of lighting
needed, the frequency of use, and the
environment in which the light is being
used (e.g., indoor or outdoor) Timers
and sensors can reduce light usage
to the necessary level; these options
use technology to mimic the behavior
described above. Sensors come in a
variety of models that serve different
purposes, and certain types of sensors
and light fixtures are more appropriate
together than others.
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HYBRIDITY
NEW ECONOMIC PARADIGM OF HOAN KIEM DISTRICT
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The project explore on how a hybridization of programs could help promote a better economy
and give additional jobs for resident at the same time promoting the place as a tourist hub.
A variety of sustainable typology of a new programs and stratergies shall be injected for the
tourist and local community. by enhancing to a maximum potential of the place.
by Rabiatul Adawiyah Binti Ahmad Kamal
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The revolution, revitalization,
and densification of Hanoi in
Old Quarters often involve the
intensification of the diverse
programs of the city. As a city
centre with continue economy
growth will be experience a
sustained revitalization, more
demand on development
in turn, promotes more
growth. As this intensification
continues, the architectures,
economy, social and culture
begin to merge. In a dense
urban centre, the increasing
demand of open space
and the increasing on land
values often forfeit the luxury
of autonomous building
typologies,
and
often,
forced different programs
to combine into the same
building. Combination such
as housing and commercial

or with others defy and
lack of originality, known
as typology. It change the
understanding of building
identity and architectural
typology. Furthermore, as this
lack of typology is intensified
and formalized, it becomes
an anti-typology and can
be referred to as a hybrid
building. Many new urban
centres have become divided,
even surrounded by the same
infrastructures that continue
to promote their growth.
Zoning and the character of
particular
neighbourhoods
and districts have been
greatly
influenced
and
impacted by the boundary
of infrastructure. The urban
landscape, in both its physical
scale and its planned

usage, can often change
dramatically from one side
of the neighbourhood to the
other separating what was
once a single neighbourhood
into two separate districts.
However, as densification
and revitalization continues,
the role of architecture as
a means of reconnecting
separated components of
the district and physically
absorbing
infrastructure
must be considered. As
densification
encourage
this merging, generative
forms and space emerge
through hybridization should
reconciliation the different
programs on both urban
scale and architecture scale.
Site plan / Masterplan
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The site is located at the border line of

the district of the Thirty- Six Trade, facing
the Hoan Kiem Lake, at the intersection of
important routes, it is a place where history
leisure and traffic mix together. Hoan Kiem
District aka the Old Quarter is considered
as the citys business hub and main tourist
destination.
Hoan Kiem Lake is the focal point of Hanois
exotic Old Quarter. Stepped in legend, the
serene waters shores are a gathering place
for local to meet, dance, reading, eat and
gossip, a peaceful contrast to the hustle and
bustle of the Old Quarters tangled maze of
shops, galleries and cafes.Visitors have no

choice but to face the traffic in the local style
but the experience of exploring the historical
area is a must do and truly well worth it.
Nowadays Hanois Old Quarter, boasting
a total area of 82 hectares. The current
population density of the Old Quarter stands
at 823 people per hectare, According to
statistics, there are 570 households with 2,152
inhabitants living in mixed temples, offices,
and schools. An additional 1,623 residents
are living in dangerous houses and need to
be relocated, while 200 with special values
need to be preserved.
Site setting
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Water area
Vehicle road
Green area
Sun path
Proposed site
Wind direction
site potentials
241
site dilemmas
hypothetical programs
242
Giving back public realm & green space
Transparent & permeability
Hybrid economy
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Sun
Building orientation
View
Window
Shading
Water harvesting & recycling system
Rainwaater harvesting using ground or land surface

catchment area is less complex way of collecting
rainwater. It involves improving runoff capacity of
land surfface through various techniques includiing
collection of runoff with drain pipes and storage of
collected water.
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Glare control
Wide overhang give shade to lower

level
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Louvers to control glare and heat when

using day lighting since direct sunlight is
bright and hot
Green roof strategy

Additional public space , green area at each floor reduce thermal heat inside of the building
(photo)
Solar panel
Solar collection panel + photo voltaic panel

for water heating and generating electiricty for the building
(photo)
(photo)
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Natural ventilation - cross ventilation

South and southeast wind is funneled through the site by passing through the segmented
building mass
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Promoting sustain economy
HYBRID NEIGHBOURHOOD GREEN ROOF

Aim : To transform roof floor as botanical garden or
park, bringing people, floor after floor, to a surprising
green pocket over the roof building block.This green
roof wants to be a sort of contemporary evolution of
the tube-houses plot. It can decrease the air pollution
using greenery and anti-pollution material and device
to collect rain water and re-use.
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As source
Cafe
Resident
Homestay
Vegetables / plants
Boutique hotel
Cooking studio
RHYTM AND PATTERN OF URBANISM :

MAPPING THE CULTURAL CATALYST
249
Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam and their motto (freedom, Independence & Happiness). To
reflect their motto, Vietnam fought hard to maintain these values in the various wars throughout
its history with China, france, and United State. Nowdays, toward Hanois vicinity 2030, to
become one of the most liveable, sustainable, and atrractive world capital cities by 2050.
A major part of the plan calls for strict preservation of the hostoric structures and precints, treeline streets, riverbanks and lakes and other features that make Hanoi an inherently beautiful and
liveble city.
by Syazwanie Sapian
by Syazwanie Sa pian
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in a parcel of Hanoi, urban fabric provides historical spatial background and in respect due
to the the heritage image of the area, designer easily encouraged culture related such as
cultural quarter model for urban regeneration or redevelopment. The area is in need of an
urban cultural catalyst that will revive the area with business, and cultural activities.The
potential of the site lays within the cultural aspect more significantly the history of artistic
expression in the parcel as well as now, a host for the Hanois Sound Festival every year. The
parcel will undertake an idea of reviving scenes of historical settings and new imaginative
artistic spaces for example perfromance spaces for community that are both the performer
and audience. Besides that, evening economy and activity, public art, cafe culture and street
life need to be strong and supported by technolgy and sustainability, and creative art to
promote local image and identity. It will help in creating a rhytm and pattern of urbanism.
The new urban rhytm and patterns scenario will be place that breeds creative community
and becomes re-branded into sustainable and resilient parcel as the third space. Therefore,
this project intends to review on how the third space can enhance and improve the cultural
and heritage ambience of the site and how the activities in these spaces can potrays the
correct and ideal image and identity of the site. The formula includes urban stage as the
projector and becoming nodes connected through the row. This formula aims to be the
catalyst, and as a chain in order to re-generate Hanoi through new programs of cultural
contextualization.
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POP-UP RETAIL
MANSI CAFE
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MAIN THEATRE
PLAY STRUCTURE CUM ART INSTALLATION
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OPEN PERFORMANCE SPACE
EATERY HUB
GROUND ART
ARTSY CAFE
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OPEN MINI-AMPHITHEATRE
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THE PROJECTOR
1
MASTER PLAN
The parcel of this area is a part of the original grid of Hanoi, Vietnam. When Hanoi became
the capital of the Union of Indochina, the French colonial Hanoi has planned in the direction
of a western-style urban. Located within blocks of architectural planning, Phan Dinh Phung
street hosts the cultural activities as well as businesses ran by the people around that area.
The people adapted the shop houses living circumstances; living over their store. It is also a
part of festival routes such as Hanoi Sound Stuff Festival. Consist of historical attraction,
Hang Dau Water Tank as the first water tank that distribute water around Hanois city and
Van Xuan Park. The park used by local to mingle around especially during weekends. Now,
gentrification has mostly taken over these cultural places. Some authentic cultural and heritage remains in this site and has the potential to be levitating for making a successful tourism
destination in the future.
// site settings //
HANG DAU WATER TANK
Van Xuan Park
Hang Dau
Water Tank
VAN XUAN PARK
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MICRO
MACRO
20
ACRE
TOTAL SITE AREA
FIGURE GROUND
SITE AREA
PROPOSED SITE
LINKED TO OTHER
HOT SPOT
EXISTING NODES
VAN XUAN PARK

HANG DAU WATER TANK
MANZIS CAFE
EXISTING GREEN SPACES
VAN XUAN PARK
G1
G2
G4
G5
G3
G6
CORE ZONE AREA
SOCIO-ECONOMY
TOPOGRAPHY
MAIN VEHICULAR
NETWORK
PHAN DING PHUNG,

QUAN THAN &
HANG DAU STREET
ACCESSIBILITY ROUTE
FESTIVAL ROUTE
(CULTURAL CATALYST)
PEDESTRIAN ROUTE
QUAN THANH STREET
Main road
Secondary road
GREEN & WATER

AREA
VEHICULAR ROAD
EXISTING COMMERCIAL
CLUSTER
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL
CLUSTER
EXISTING FACILITIES,
UTILITIES, INFRA-STURCTURE
CLUSTER
EXISTING TRADING CLUSTER
site potentials
site potentials
1
ARTS ,CULTURE & HISTORICAL PROGRAM NODES
Phan Dinh Phung street one of festival route in Hanoi. Rich with art culture and heritage.
Consist of many node for local and tourist.
HANG DAU WATER TANK
HANOI SOUND STUFF FESTIVAL

Van Xuan Park
MANZI ART SPACE
EXISTING OPEN PARK AS A PUBLIC SPACES FOR LOCAL
Price value/msquare (USD)
The Van Xuan park which existed has fail to function as a vibrant place, the new intervention will help to accomodate programming in theopen park to act as Cultural Catalyst of the site.
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Van Xuan Park
Hang Dau
Water Tank
Land value in Hoan Kiem District
884 $ per m/square (Central Urban)

472 $ per m/square (Urban Area)
359 $ per m/square (Rural Area)
248 $ per m/square (Delta Area)
EXISTING VARIETY OF MIX-LAND USAGE
Different representations land use diversity may impact the association between the
neighbourhood design and specific walking behaviours.
ART & CULTURE
HISTORICAL BUILDING
OPEN PARK (PUBLIC SPACES)
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
SHOPHOUSE BUILDING
RESTAURANT / CAFE
HOTEL
HISTORICAL
LEISURE & COMMERCIAL
sitedilemmas
dilemmas
site
DEPRECIATE OPEN PARK SPACE QUALITY
The existing Van Xuan Park adjacent to the Hang

Dau Water Tank lack of interesting activities
and program for local.
2
Current
Improved Projection
NO vARIETY OF BUILDING TYPES,

STYLE AND DESIGN
NO ATTRACTIVE STOREFRONTS
NO VISUAL AND LIMITED ACCESS
LACK PROGRAMMING + LACK FOR LOCAL FACILITIES
Hoe Nhai & Hang

Than Street
Van Xuan Park
Hang Dau
Street
Hang Dau
Water Tank
2
4
Quan Thanh
Street
Moon View
Hotel
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Phan Dinh Phun

Street
PROGRAM ATTENTION ONLY

TOWARDS THE MAIN STREET
Neglecting maximum potential usage
of the site, and no night life activities.
HANG DAU - PHAN DINH PHUN QUAN THANH AS A MAIN STREET
HANG THAN AND HOE NHAI STREET
LEFT UNUTILIZED
DISCLAIM OPERATIONAL LOT
Most of upper floor is not program as

commercial.
Moon
View
Storage
Wedding
shop
Cafe
Groceries
Hotel
EMPTY LOT IS NOT RELINQUISH AND HAS

THE POTENTIAL TO BE FILLED WITH NEW
PROGRAM
HIGH RENT UNPAYABLE & FORCE TO
CLOSE OR SOLD TO DEVELOPERS.
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POTENTIAL
DILEMMA
DEPRECIATE OPEN PARK

SPACE QUALITY
ARTS ,CULTURE & HISTORICAL

PROGRAM NODES
PRINCIPLE
IDEA
First
Space
real
experience
Second
Space
creativity,
imaginations
Culture
NO VARIETY OF BUILDING
TYPES, STYLE AND DESIGN
EXISTING PARK AS A PUBLIC

SPACES FOR LOCAL
Third
Space
People
DISCLAIM OPERATIONAL
LOT
EXISTING VARIETY OF
MIX-LAND USAGE
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PROGRAM ATTENTION ONLY

TOWARDS THE MAIN STREET
IMPROVING EXISTING
CONNECTIVITY LINKAGE
BETWEEN PARCEL IN THE SITE
Eonomy
Cultural Activity

Based on the theory above, the first step to revitalise the site is by using a cultural-led regeneration
as a model and injecting them into third spaces named the row. The formula includes urban stage
as the projector and becoming nodes connected through the row. The main and primary
program shall use creative and cultural as a basis to attract the Hoan Kiems community especially
in Hang Dau area. The creative and cultural program will act as an anchor for the row to accommodate and enhance the local activities and amenities as well as main event space to support local
festival and celebrations i.e. Hanoi Sound Festival. All this later will be connected together along the
street and all public realms, which will also act as local informal lounge to increase social cohesion
and at the same time as way finding to the other anchor. Other than cultural and creative program,
other programs such as recreational, leisure and entertainment will be strategically injected into the
row to improve the local environment as well as to cater to the local demands. The daily activities,
the on-goings and passers-by occur at these lounge will actually portrays the local life and
routine. This is how the local culture is enhanced. It is through the local daily routine that a culture
will emerge and enhance and later will portrays the correct and ideal image and identity of the site.
RET
STRATEGY
PROGRAMS
ThePROGRAMS
Projector (Open Stage):
Open Theatre, performances
STRATEGY
Potential as a
Macro-urban stage
Potential as a
Macro-urban stage
Core of activities
distribution
Core of activities
distribution Vertical grain
Vertical grain
Horizontal grain
RETAIL HOTEL WORKPLACE STUDIO CAFE

TRADE ARTS EDUCATIONS RESIDENT
Horizontal grain
TAIL HOTEL WORKPLACE STUDIO CAFE

THEORY
THIRD SPACE
by Edward W. Soja
The Projector
(Open Stage):
Pop-Up Retail
Open Theatre, performances
Re-use Shophouse
Pop-Up Retail
The Row :
Street
Art, Art Cafe, Art Studio
Re-use
Shophouse
Culture
The Row
: Fairs
Street Art, Art Cafe, Art Studio
Hotel
Culture Fairs
Green Roof
Hotel
Event Space
Green Roof
Residents Units
Event Space
Foodscape Centre
Residents Units
Leisure Patio
Foodscape Centre
Studio / Workshop
Leisure Patio
Play Structure
Studio / Workshop
Art and Culture Festival
Play Structure
First
Space
Second
Space
First
Space
Second
Space
Real space, can be Imagined reprsentSecondtational space, and

First seen and mapped
Space how the space is
Space physical building
perceived and seen
First
Space
real
experience
Hybrid (in-between), fully lived

space
Third; social space, create a new
potential
Spaceand where the art and culture
begin
Third
Second
Space
Space
creativity,
imaginations
Residential
Public spaces
Public spaces
Tourism
Tourism
Workspace
Workspace
Economy
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Economy
Leisure
Leisure
Lodging
PERFORMANCE SPACE
Third
Space
creativity,
imaginations
real
experience
TYPES
Residential
Lodging
Art and Culture Festival
THEORY
THIRD SPACE
by Edward W. Soja
TYPES
WORK STUDIOS
NEW URBAN RESIDENTS
RESENCE OF FESTIVAL EVENTS
DWELLING
CREATIVE COMMUNITY
ARTS EDUCATIONS + TRAINING
Cultural Catalyst
PERFORMANCE SPACE
Cultural Activity
WORK STUDIOS
NEW URBAN RESIDENTS
RESENCE OF FESTIVAL EVENTS
DWELLING
CREATIVE COMMUNITY
ARTS EDUCATIONS + TRAINING
Cultural Catalyst
CONCEPT
Real space, can be Imagined reprsenttational space, and

seen and mapped
how the space is
physical building
URBAN STAGE
perceived and seen
SAKI ICHIKAWA, ARCHITECTURE STUDENT
AASCHOOL, 2001
CONCEPT
PUBLIC STAGE
o A mapping of performance and culture space.
o It help in directing to experience different type of spaces.
URBAN STAGE
SAKI ICHIKAWA, ARCHITECTURE STUDENT
AASCHOOL, 2001
PUBLIC STAGE
o A mapping of performance and culture space.
o It help in directing to experience different type of spaces.
Hybrid (in-between), fully lived

Third
Cultural Activity
space ; social space, create a new
Space
potential and where the art and culture
PROSODY
CITY AS CULTURE MAKERS
begin
RHYTHM & PATTERN
AMY KORITZ, URBAN PERFORMER/ WRITER
OF URBANISM
URBAN PERFORMANCES
o Related to the sound pattern and rhythm
o experience economy grains through urban scene and re-imagining the strip of the site.
of urban area.
o As the site is a route along Quan Than street festival for Hanoi Sound
PROSODY Stuff Festival every year.
CITY AS CULTURE MAKERS
RHYTHM & PATTERN
AMY KORITZ, URBAN PERFORMER/ WRITER
OF URBANISM
URBAN PERFORMANCES
o Related to the sound pattern and rhythm
o experience economy grains through urban scene and re-imagining the strip of the site.
grains
of urban area.
o As the site is a route along Quan Than street festival for Hanoi Sound
Stuff Festival every year.
Point of the path
Van Xuan Park act as

central activities point
Vertical grain
grains
Hang Dau
Water Tank
Point of the path
Van Xuan Park act as

central activities point
Van Xuan
Park
Horizontal grain
Potential as a
Macro-urban stage
Vertical grain
Horizontal grain
set-up the pattern for the city ;
strong sense of place
and exciting community
Van Xuan
Park
Core of activities distribution
Act as central activity point
Cultural Catalyst
Potential as a
Macro-urban stage
set-up the pattern for the city ;

strong sense of place
and exciting community
Core of activities distribution
The path
Act as central activity point

Dau
CulturalHang
Catalyst
Water Tank
The path
HYBRIDITY
The Third Space
Encourage art and cultural

activities along the path
Encourage art and cultural

activities along the path
HYBRIDITY
The Third Space

sustainable
design strategies
1.0 COMMUNITY AND PLANNING DESIGN
1.0 COMMUNITY AND PLANNING DESIGN

Making the approach that take into people as the priority and spaces that give back benefit
Making
the community
approach that
take into
people as the
priority that
and requires
spaces that
give back benefit
to
the local
in Hanoi.
A sustainable
approach
an appropriate
zonning
to the local
in Hanoi. between
A sustainable
approach
that requires an appropriate zonning
spaces
and community
able to differentiate
the different
activities.
spaces and able to differentiate between the different activities.
28000mm
6500mm
1135mm
900mm
28000mm
6500mm
1135mm
900mm
GREEN ROOF TOP VENUE

(MUSICAL, FUNCTION, LEISURE)
GREEN ROOF TOP VENUE
(MUSICAL, FUNCTION, LEISURE)
CORRIDOR LEISURE
CORRIDOR LEISURE
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Van Xuan Park

Van Xuan Park
Hang Dau
Hang Dau
Water
Tank
OPEN PARK
Water
Tank
The OPEN
open
park is the core of the site and it is located centrally at the core of the site.
The park
PARK
The open
is the core
the site and
it is located centrally
at and
the core
of the site. The park
creates
anpark
oppurtunity
for of
community
congeragation,
integration
communications.
creates an oppurtunity for community congeragation, integration and communications.
2.0 TRANSPORTATION AND CONNECTIVITY
2.0 TRANSPORTATION AND CONNECTIVITY
Implement the concept of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) that encourage walking,cycle
Implement
concept
of Transit-Oriented
Development
(TOD)
that encourage built
walking,cycle
and
use of the
public
transport.
It features vibrant
streetscapes,
pedestrian-oriented
forms,
WALKING
RADIUS
use ofuse
public
transport. It features vibrant streetscapes, pedestrian-oriented
built
forms,
and land
characteristic.
WALKING RADIUS
Hoe Nhai & Hang
and land use characteristic.
Than Street
Effcient and effective walking
Hoe Nhai & Hang
Than Street
Hang Dau
Street
Hang Dau
Street
3
3
2
2
Quan Thanh
Street
Quan Thanh
Street
Phan Dinh Phun

Street
Phan Dinh Phun
Street
Effcient and
effective walking
distance
(200m-500m)
that
distance (200m-500m)
appropriate
for people that
to
appropriatefromforonepeople
commute
parcel to
commute from another
one parcel
to
parcel.
another parcel.
3.0 ENVIROMENT AND ECOLOGY

A sustainable city design has the consideration of their surrounding enviroment and local
ecological system. It must based on the people and public needs that contribute to
comfortable and convenience in community daily life.
GREEN LUNG PROVISION
Green area and existing trees located in the

site, only on main street.
Green area and trees after the redevelopment around the site.
Proposed green area and trees after the redevelopment around the site.
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TYPOLOGY OF GREENERY
To ensure the sufficient area of green spaces and oxygen supply (35%) of the building plot
and surrounding urban area, green spaces and open spaces are design to provide and
produce more oxygen that act as urban green lung.
PROPOSED GREEN DISTRIBUTION
Internal road
To rehabilitate the green space in site

by implementing green sidewalks
Main roads
Main roads
Van Xuan Park
To accomodate streetwalks with green

features.
o Landscape
Green areas to act as a precursor from
o Green Ecology
o Buffer
public area to private area
o Aesthetic
retail
(cafe)
1m pedestrian
Green ares along the road

as a shading for pedestrian
3 - 5m road
Landscape
pathway
Walkway
Dining
& Display
CLIMATE,02ENERGY AND WATER

// 4.0
strategy
Current and emergent forms of urbanism are influenced by climate change, leading to the idea
of a new generation of 'zero-emission cities'. A sustainable urban area are seen as applying new
concepts in densification and expansion, designed with energy efficiency and sustainability as
principal criteria. The urban area use the concept of self-sustainability, by reduction of water,
self generator energy and maximise the use of local materials.
WATER HARVESTING SYSTEM & GREY WATER SYSTEM
Using the rainwater harvesting system at the land surface catchment areas or ground to collect
rainwater. Using various method to collect the rainwater ;including collection of run off with drain
pipes and store the collected rainwater. Can be used at residential and commercial area around
the site.
Residential,
Commercial
building
Toilet
Aerator Tap
Water tank (roof)
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Waterless
Urinal
Dual Flush
Toilet
Proposed Theatre
(Existing abandon Shophouse)
91' 10"
2' 11"
21' 4"
3' 9"
Commercial Units
(Pop-up retail)
Existing Hotel
Adapting the existing architectural style with addition of iconic skin

Residential,
Commercial
building
Green Rooftop
Theatre
Studio (Performances Prep Room)
Floor Trap Wash Basin

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Han
Grey water
Verticle Circulation
Art Cafe
Irrigate from green roof
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
Solar technologies directly produce electricity which can be used, stored, or converted for
long-distance transmission. PV panels can be manufactured using a variety of materials and
processes and are widely-used for solar projects around the world. Correct orentation and
arrangement of PV Panels can help to increase on amount of energy produced.
Silicon PV Panel
Thin PV Panel
Concerated PV Panel
CARBON FOOTPRINT
Energy source - Energy

conversion
Energy inversion
& conditioning
260
2016
Site Area (developed area)
Population on Site
Carbon Emissions per Household (3.8)
Carbon Emission per Capital/Year
Energy Storage
PV Panel installed
lining at the rooftop
and window glazing
: 80937.1 SQM
: 179 pax
: 6.574
: 6.574 / 3.8
1.73 metric tons
Carbon Emissions in Hoan Kiem District : 1.73 x 179
: 309.67 metric tons
2036
Site Area (developed area)
: 80937.1 SQM
Population on Site
: 477 pax
Carbon Emissions per Household (3.8) : 2.39
Carbon Emission per Capital/Year
: 2.39 / 3.8
Electric Utility
Energy Distribution
0.63 metric tons

Carbon Emissions in Hoan Kiem District : 0.63 x 477
: 300.51 metric tons
5.0 BUILDING AND RESOURCES

The design of the building does not have much impact towards ecology and enivroment as
most of the building using recycleable materials for construction as steel and concrete.
USAGE OF SUSTAINABLE MATERIAL
Recycled brick
Recycled steel
Recycled steel
as building
structure
Plank (wood)
6.0 BUSINESS AND INNOVATION

Sustainable urban area are designed respond to the local needs in creating business and
employment while incorporating innovative solutions.
261
COMMUNITY GREY WATER
Residential,
Commercial
building
Residential
Retail
Public
Residential + Commercial
Floor Trap
Wash Basin
Grey water
t
ree
n St
a
h
gT
Han
Irrigate from green roof
262
Illustration of Perspective
Dothi Etape:
Journey Through the Experience of arts and culture
263
This project aims to address the increasing lack of cultural and arts related awareness
among the youth and adults in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. The inspiration of the project
comes from the various arts related spaces that are already present such as galleries,
outdoor perfomance areas and the Saigon Opera House. These spaces act as a catalyst to
rejuvenate the street by creating journeys that lead the users through the proposed design
in hopes of experiencing a snapshot or prelude to what the arts and culture of Vietnam has
to offer.
by Syed Arief
264
In an ever changing urban
landscape,
connectivity
whether it be in terms of
transportation or walkability
is emerging as a major
factor when considering
urban design. When a
country experiences rapid
developments, it tends to
neglect this major factor to
allow for maximum profits.
This will in turn be the
reason for the prioritization
of
economy-centric
developments
such
as
skyscrapers
and
highrise blocks without the
consideration of walkability
and public transport. Not
only does the prioritization
of
the
aforementioned
reason cause a problem in
walkability , it also causes
several issues to arise
such as gentrification and

pollution. Corresponding to
that , Vietnam experiences
this issue specifically in
District 1 located in one of its
major city, Ho Chi Minh. The
issue of rapid development
has cause some of its major
roads to lose its identity
and suffer in terms of its
walkability. To combat this in
this specific road, a cultural
catalyst approach was most
suitable . This is due to the
prevalent nature of how the
road becomes the hotspot
for cultural activities such
as the Lunar Flower Festival
held every year. A catalyst
was identified in the site
that had the most cultural
and heritage value and was
made as the focal point of
the design. Concepts was
formed to enhance and

bring the experience of the
catalyst throughout the site
with connectivity being the
main mechanism to achieve
this. These concepts are
based heavily on the ideas
of the Situationists where
a bottom-up approach is
preferred. These concepts
help to bring in different
experiences that are everchanging, that will allow
the space to be enjoyed
throughout the year. The
phasing process will also
envision a setop past the
proposed
development
where the site will be
proposed as an arts and
performance learning hub
once the space has had
time to thrive.
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1 Gaming Centre
2 Performance Hub
3 Arts Hub
4 Music Zone
5 Collage Plaza
6 Etape Plaza
7 Symphony Plaza
District 1 in Ho Chi Minh city is considered

the CBD and in turn will have a high amount
of concentrated rapid development to come
with the ever rising economy of Vietnam.
Moreover, this high amount of development
has cause several issues to arise in the
form of gentrification, homogenization of
city blocks and the loss of its heritage
buildings that seems to be the main reason
tourist visit the city in the first place. The
city has essentially lost its identity as the
Pearl of the Orient and instead has given
rise to capitalism. Being that Vietnam
was previously a communist run country
the sudden influence of capitalism may
have caused detrimental long term issues.
The targeted site is located at the at one
of Le Loi , where the Municipal Theatre is
located leading towards the Saigon Tax

Trade Centre. The existing site context
include various hotels that have been there
since the French and American occupation
such as the Continental Hotel , Rex Hotel
, Tax Trade Centre, Caravelle Hotel, Union
Square and the Municipal Theare. The
site is also located perpendicular to the
newly developed Ngu Yen Hue boulevard.
While it is currently very high restrictions
in creating any activities on this boulevard
, the chosen site acts to undermine these
restriction by creating walkable streets on
the perpendicular connected road. Adjacent
to the site is the Dong Koi road aptly named
fashion street and a few blocks away lies the
textile tourist attraction, Ben Tanh Market.
// site settings //
266
(photos)
(photos)
site potentials
267
site dilemmas
268
monofunctional landuse vertically
diversified landuse vertically
horizontal commercial
horizontal mixed-use
269

Dothi Etape comes from
the Vietnamese word Dothi
meaning urban and the
French word Etape meaning
stage.In essence, Dothi
Etape is a play on the idea
of creating stages along
streets to allow interaction
and transaction where the
urbanscape , be it the users
or the urban forms itself
becomes the attraction of the
space. To achieve this idea ,
a situatuonist model was

referred and 3 main concepts
of Derive,Detournment and
Stage Cinematics were
chosen. The process is
to create interchangable
generic blocks that allow
the flexibility of activities to
evolve as times, culture and
interest change. The main
catalyst at the moment
being the Opera House,
allow the introduction of new
courtyard in front to create

potential performance
based activity
to break down the long

linear block with street stage
and courtyards
270
activities to the site in an

attempt to incite interest
amongst the youth and
locals. These new activies
will educate the users to
become more cultured and
sensitive to arts and heritage
leading to the culmination of
a more matured society.
Public Realm
Genesis of Arts and Culture
Open Space Development + Program Redevelopment
271
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY
Designing with the sentivity and importance of the

public in mind is the epitome of urban design in general. The redevelopment of this street A revelopment
in the city that is sustainable would include an
environ-ment and ecology that is promotes better
health and condusive.
This design aims to provide the 30% of open and

green spaces to the proposed development as a way
of providing sufficient spaces that will help elliviate
the problem of cramped spaces and provide sufficient
supply of oxygen. These spaces will also help is
realizing the overall concept of the development by
creating stops or breaks in otherwise linear walkways
creating varying journey experiences.
272
TRANSPORTATION AND CONNECTIVITY
(photo)
273
Sustainable design even in this small

scale that takes into account a broad
range of transportation options. In this
case, transportation by foot in emphasised
more where motorcycle dominates as the
preffered transportation mode.
The diagram shows the idea to create more
routes, corners and intersection to promote
interest in traversing the site multiple times.
The upper ramps and walkways allow for
the spaces to be enjoyed in different ways
while promoting a healthy alternative to
travel.
(photo)
CLIMATE, ENERGY AND WATER

Sustainable design are theory supposed to be balanced on their onjoing production and
consuption. Basically, the city is to be ultimately self sufficient or self sustainable. This can
be done by using renewable energy, recycling materials or maximizing efficiency. Water and
energy are intrinsically linked. Energy is needed for all kinds of activities, such as treating,
produce ,distribute and use of water present in all times of the year. This makes water a big
focus on sustainability in this development.
(photo)
274
Building and resources
The use and correct orientation of
photovoltaic and heat absorbing panels
to be used to harnest the heal and solar
energy of the sun. Solar energy is reliable
in the specific climate of Ho Chi Minh City.
This idea is to lower the impact onto
resources. Using natural and local material

in the construction will save shipping costs
greatly. By using recyclable material will also
allow for more efficient use of apparent
wastes. Using recycled steel as building
materials.
Covered walkways
IBS System
275
Gaming Lab
Rooftop Cafe
276
Open Air Perfroming Arena
Curtain Water
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MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE 01, [ 2016 ]

ARK 704 Sustainable Environment

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urban design studio tutors:

// Sustainability in Urban Manifestos //

Sustainability in Urban Manifestos is

A key feature in this publication is its

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Enhancing The Culture

Origin of Active Community

A Paradox of Conceptual Novelty

A Holistic Formula to Cultivate A

Ensemble Urban Motley:

X Spot Stimulus Towards Art and

Integrating Nature Towards

Alternate Youth Brand Space

Lavishing Entertainment Haven by

The Liveable City:

Expressionism In The Ngo Gach

Aggrandizing the Knowledge of

Multilayer Public Realm and

New Economic Paradigm in Hoan

Rhythm and Pattern of Urbanism:

Journey Through the Experiences

// Sustainability in Urban Manifestos //

Ahmad Farhan Izhan Bin Abd Wahab

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// Sustainability in Urban Manifestos //

Bitexco Financial Tower, one of the tallest in Ho Chi Minh City

ho chi minh city

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// Sustainability in Urban Manifestos //

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// Sustainability in Urban Manifestos //

by Ahmad Farhan Izhan Abd Wahab

event. The concept of

concept in leisure activities.

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1.0 SITE SETTING/INVEN

// Sustainability in Urban Manifestos //

site plan / masterplan

An Urban Hang Out

Urban Design ARK700

< site setting

< site settin

- Jaime Lerner, Brazilian Politician

Except for a few hours between midnight and dawn, Hanoians

BIDV Bank & Royal

Ngoc Son Temple

Retail, restaurants, and business services squeeze into the narrow

1.1 URBAN MORPHOLOG

1.0 SITE SETTING/INVENTORY

It is in many ways the ideal 21st century

car & heavy verhicles

space along the building

space along the building

space for vendors

Public space & open space

Tran Quang Khai

very conjusted when peak

Motor & bicycle

space for vendors