Winning concept chosen for new University of Science and Technology Hanoi, Vietnam

The competition results were recently announced for the upcoming University of Science and Technology Hanoi in Vietnam. The competition started with a total of 47 applications, the jury shortlisted six proposals. Finally, the jury convened in December to rank the top six from 1st to 6th prize.

Here's the final ranking of each team (listed by their Lead Consultant):

• 1st prize: AS. Architecture Studio, Paris,France
• 2nd prize: Coelacanth and Associates, Nagoya, Japan
• 3rd prize: Auer + Weber + Assozierte GmbH, Munich, Germany
• 4th prize: AREP Ville, Paris,France
• 5th prize: CPG Consultants Pte Ltd - Urban Development, Singapore
• 6th prize: D'Appolonia S.P.A., Genova, Italy

Implemented by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Viet Nam, USTH is being built to become the next leading training and research center at regional and international standards.

The total area of the project will be approximately 243,600 sq.m. to accommodate up to 5,000 students in 2020, followed by future expansion for 15,000 students in 2030. The project budget is currently set at US$210 million, and will be implemented until 2017.

Scroll down further to see the first prize proposal.
 

"Campus implementation and organization The USTH Campus is organized around the "Water Park," a clear central open space that brings together all campus activities around a core dedicated to meetings and gatherings—as well as to contemplation and thinking—in a preserved natural environment. The “Waterpark” offers a variety of spaces, each of a distinctive character: plaza, lakes and ponds, landscaped banks, “Isle of contemplation,” gardens, strolling paths, event places, all intended to contribute to the stimulation of students and researchers as integral part of the campus life. Organized around the core, four districts are clearly identifiable: administration area, shared facilities, the 6 faculties and dormitories."
 

1. A landmark building: the Learning Center The Learning Center is the main entity of USTH. It is the place for students to develop knowledge through individual and collective work as well as lectures and conferences. The building draws the south limit of the waterpark. Elevated above the entrance axis, it embodies a gate to the USTH. Large elevated nave, detached from the contingencies, the Learning Center is the landmark building of the campus."

Each building is composed of an 'apartment' layout, to create living communities at small scale. Natural ventilation is enhanced, from the ground floor to the roof level, through outdoor corridors and 'wind towers.' Along the peripheral gallery, on the dormitories’ ground floor level, kiosks and small shops bring animation to this living district. "