Contemporary bamboo in construction
06/10/2023 08:04
Once following a friend of mine to Hoi An (Quang Nam province), I was quite impressed with the communal house of Cam Thanh commune. From outside, the building has a bold characteristic of the image of a Vietnamese village with a row of upright areca palm trees. In particular, the structure of sturdy wooden columns and bamboo frames, and available natural materials make visitors feel close to their homeland.
Solution harmonizing with heritage sought
15/06/2023 16:14
The ideas for designing a pedestrian bridge over Hộ thành hào (Citadel Protection Dike) connecting Thượng thành (Upper Citadel) have just been announced by the Hue Monuments Conservation Center. What many people are interested in is whether or not the idea of building a bridge is feasible and affects the heritage.
Developing Hue into the Capital of Ao Dai
01/11/2021 10:51
The idea of developing Hue into the capital of ao dai, according to Dr. Phan Thanh Hai, is by nature the renaissance of the traditional heritage in order to integrate this heritage into modern life, gradually build up the images and brand name of ao dai Hue; and enables ao dai to become a unique product of cultural tourism. It also makes Hue city become the capital of ao dai Viet Nam.
Ha Thanh village’s communal house
27/07/2021 15:48
Ha Thanh village’s communal house (located in Vinh Thanh Commune, Phu Vang District, Thua Thien Hue Province) is about 20 kilometers southeast of Hue City center. It was built in the second year of Gia Long reign (in 1803).
Contemporary bamboo in construction
Once following a friend of mine to Hoi An (Quang Nam province), I was quite impressed with the communal house of Cam Thanh commune. From outside, the building has a bold characteristic of the image of a Vietnamese village with a row of upright areca palm trees. In particular, the structure of sturdy wooden columns and bamboo frames, and available natural materials make visitors feel close to their homeland.