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The Story of Vietnam's Urban Energy and Aspirations Told via Southern Modernist Architecture
The following article is an edited excerpt from the recently published book Southern Vietnamese Modernist Architecture , presenting the history of the style, and how it contrasts with modernism in northern Việt Nam.
More Than Just an Identity, Saigon's Modernist Architecture Reflects Past Optimism for a New Era
The last 30 years have seen unprecedented economic development in Ho Chi Minh City. Since Doi Moi relaxed foreign investment laws back in 1986, the city has welcomed change with open arms and increasingly asserted its status on the international stage.
Opinion: Saigon’s Architecture Should Express Our Times Today, Not the Past
Based upon its fascinating history, modern-day Saigon displays a rich character all its own, with buildings across the city representing each era of its storied past. However, several faux colonial buildings have recently been completed or are being constructed that disturb and confuse Saigon’s identity.
How Vietnam Created Its Own Brand of Modernist Architecture
Throughout the 20 th century, as Vietnam underwent dramatic historical and political changes, a unique brand of modernist architecture developed in the country, transforming its present-day aesthetic and shaping how today’s architects think about design.
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