21 November 2011

Ecorio (Thuy Tu)

Green residential development in Da Nang, Vietnam

location: Dan Nang, Cu De river, Vietnam

project status: under construction
master planning and architecture: Pentago Design
real estate consultant: Savills

18 Ha ecological development with high rates of green parks, public places. the Ecorio is the first phase of a 60 Ha development called Thuy Tu "shining river". there are 3 stages on different level of lifestyle and quality range. the development mix on the first stage consists of villas, terrace houses, townhouses, public amenities for the middle class pople. our company provided resources and concept design for the overall site and the master plan submission for two phases and architectural design for the residential buildings. they launched the first one in 2011.

the design idea was to create asset for the villas by providing linear park with water and playgrounds. the linear park connected to the riverside with "green fingers" which means green walking passages behind the terrace house rows without any vehicle traffic. 



ECORIO official website


this image is the conceptual plan for the 60 Ha land. earlier version was already approved by the government. our task was it to upgrade the design turning it into a more suitable option for the local market


Latest update:
The project is under construction and visible on google

21 February 2011

south saigon yacht park

Competition award 1st prize

Architects: Lib.A Liberty Architecture

Design team : Hùng Hưng, Bulcsu Szabo, Krisztian Kelner, Nguyễn Tuấn Dương, Trần Mạnh Phát

Location Nha Be District , Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam

Site Area 269,323 m2

Project Year 6-2010


"The development area is approximately 15 km from the city center of Ho Chi Minh City . The site is recently disconnected from the central development areas , but it intent to be a new entertainment destination . It’s a part of a wider area along the riverside with other residential , commercial , cultural developments . Its geological setting with the river connection define a new exciting theme for a new, attractive destinatio
n.




The development will be a Cultural Park and Yacht Port in Bo Bang , Ward Phu Xuan , Nha Be District , HoChi Minh City . The report describes the site vision and development plan for the 27 hectare urban land . The scope is Master Planning Concept Design . The proposed mixed use development contains Cultural , Retail , Hospitality Recreation and Residential components .

The development program is defining new , high quality exclusive and public facilities . The entertainment park on the North , close to the new Town Hall is accessible for public providing different landscaped theme parks . The quiet river stream on the South is an excellent setting for an unique gateway with a new Port – Marina . Between this two new urban hub area two unique destination will be built ; theCultural Center and The Yacht Sport Entertainment Complex .

The river as a monumental element marina and park an active fresh landscape like the place to be when it is too hot in Ho Chi Minh City . The main idea is to combine water surface, plants and trees to create fresh climate, shadow corridors , resting and circulation spaces . Buildings in contact with green parks and water represent Modern Architecture ." (milimet dot com)


related links:
libarch.com/

http://milimet.com/
http://milimet.com/2011/02/3898.html

23 January 2011

xa ban 3 - red thread


Xa Ban III & V.V from krist k on Vimeo.

an experimental opera improvisation

performance art by:
Ngo Luc, Nguyen Van Tien, Le Thuan, Hue Huu, Quynh Lam, Bach Viet, May, Lyly

sounds by:Krist_k (krisztian kelner)

Venue:
Khoancat Betong, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam


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