CONCEPT

Across Saigon river, Thu Thiem new urban area is emerging like a dragon. In the context of our Earth facing resource shortage, climate change and overpopulation,what would shape Thu Thiem in the near future? The question is a challenge which encourages us to design a new vision for Thu Thiem and for Saigoneers.

Architectural concept aims to create not only a landmark office facing the city centre across the river, but also a sustainable high-rise building which promote eco-friendly strategies to architecture industry in Vietnam. The whole building consists of 2 office towers and 1 commercial-cultural centre which contributes to broadcast the image of river-based culture of Southern Delta of Vietnam to the world scale.

Coordination

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BEAM & COLUMN

Steel structure could shorten construction timescale, reduce self-load, enhance console abilities.

FLOOR

Composite floor is suitable for large-spanned column grids and construction short period.

CORE

The core structure increases the building stability, apply the method of sliding framework in order to shorten the construction time and strengthen accuracy.

Building’s electricity is a combination of state electricty, electricity produced by Diezel generator and Solar Energy. Electricity generated by PV panels is mainly supplied for irrigating pumps.

THE ECO-INTEGRATION

The concept is based on the connectivity between spaces and context of the surrounding. Water cordination with eco system are integrated in aiming to promote the image of tropical naturescape Southern Vietnam.

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Portable water is stored in underground tank, then pumped to roof top tank. This water will be used for domestic purpose and 10-mins-fire fighting.

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Due to green roof, rainwater could be efficiently collected, go through several stages of treatment, before being used for irrigation and sanitary fixtures.

Waste water is collected and treated by Johkasou Wastewater treatment tank. Treated water is used for irrigation, floor cleaning and sanitary fixtures.

Treated water is used for irrigation, floor cleaning and sanitary fixtures. Apply Dropper system for higher efficiency in water uses.

Materials

Besides passive and active enegy system, the reuse of recyced materials is becoming a highly effective deign trend to reduce energy consumption and total cost for maintenance and operation in the building. In order to harmornize with local natural environment, we choose 2 types of local renewable materials for the facade: wood and bamboo. Now that the new urban building can coexist with the natural surrounding

BUILDING FORM & SPACE

Sustainability is a complex concept. In our concept at the initial sketches, we always prioritize the efficiency of using energy. Taking advantages of building’s context, we aim to offer sustainable solutions based on building’s form, orientation and position which optimize energy consumption.

ORIENTATION & POSITION

Calculated by Autodesk Ecotect, we have proof to focus on proposing proper shading devices for Northwest and SouthEast facade since other faces could be shaded by adjacent high-rise buildings during a year.

Context

Located at the heart of Thu Thiem, building site connects the current centre of Ho Chi Minh city by a pedestrian bridge. The context offers great opportunities to shape the building as a new iconic landmark on the East side of Saigon River.

GEOMETRY

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