Traditional rural architectural treasures like stilt dwellings and communal houses are being commercialized and relocated to urban areas, undermining their original cultural and architectural integrity.
Architect Hoang Huu Phe who has participated in planning and designing many projects in Vietnam, such as Vietnam National Circus Theatre and Can Tho University, talks with The Hanoi Times about a new perspective on the planning of the Quang An peninsula.
Formed at the beginning of the 19th century, Ha Dong was once a bustling ancient town. The old houses located on the banks of the Nhue River adorned themselves with the contemplative beauty of time. The tranquil landscapes and its old residents reminisced people of the heyday over 100 years ago.
After more than 10 years of the expansion of the administrative boundaries, one of the obvious changes that Hanoi has achieved is the more modern and civilized urban appearance.