ANALYSIS

UNITS

every ‘unit’ meant for an elderly couple, students is on a singular ‘street’. Each unit was created to be independent but with the option of having guests and your own private spaces. All of the units can be customized

‘THE STREET’ the street - a direct continuation of the road under the junction of Vinh Tuy - is a place meant for social interaction. It surrounds the livable areas of the building. It is an omage to the busy streets of Hanoi, it is even accessible by motorbike, bicycle. The road connects the inside and outside throughout the building, this allows you to ride your bike all the way up to your apartment door

ZONING

private

individual units and their balconies

semi-public

accesible to the residents and people who have come to visit

open cafeteria with a nice view of the Red river

public

park and lifts for easy access to seniors colonnade to protect from the shade, part of the public park at the ground floor ‘the street’ main hallway, road and communication channel meant for easy acces for bikes and motorbikes and pleasant walks

the greenery climbs up the slope all the way up culminating in a public park on the roof