International competion First prize 2012

CLIENT
People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City

ARCHITECTS
DE-SO - Lead architects
Ardor - Local architects
RFR - Structure
ICE - MEP
ASA - Lighting

EST. COST
15 M €

AREA
18 000 m² GFA

PROGRAM
A public information center for residents and tourists alike about urban development of the Thu Thiem Peninsula as well as of the city in general.
The project includes exhibition spaces, theatres, classrooms, office and outdoor green spaces.

FEATURES
The museum and information center is designed to be an exemplary and iconic project for the future business district.
The building has a media facade that can display a variety of program to the public across the grand plaza.
The project takes into consideration the tropical climate and optimises energy consumption. It is a green building with Lotus certification.