Propagated Sanctuary in Vietnam

Urban forest and economic catalyst

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    The Green Lungs project aims to bring the forest into the city of Hanoi. Unlike public parks and botanical gardens, the project wants to develop a self-sustained ecosystem with the planting of native species of flora. The project acts as a community platform for the people of Hanoi to realize this planned forest.

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    Global Holcim Awards Bronze and Holcim Awards Acknowledgement prize Asia Pacific

    Winner presentation to Propagated Sanctuary in Vietnam - Urban forest and economic catalyst without winning authors present (l-r): Maria Atkinson, Chairperson of the Holcim Foundation (at podium); Magali Anderson, Member of the Board of the Holcim Foundation, Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer of the Holcim Group; and Philippe Block, Member of the Holcim Awards jury Asia Pacific 2020.

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    Hanoi has been undergoing rapid economic development since 1986 and that brings along its own problems. The population has increased drastically with the influx of new residents in the growing city, raising housing needs and density of traffic and lack of green space in the city. Projects like Green Lungs are impending and necessary for realizing Hanoi’s goal of sustainable future.

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    Problem of seasonal floods, soil erosion and lack of green space in Hanoi.

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    Community network involving the role of local community, volunteers, government and non-government bodies.

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    Building of a green community and socio-economic benefits from Green Lungs Hanoi.

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    Process of planting with module units and their total cost.

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    Evolution of forest ecosystem with years and its consequent human and green impacts.

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    Restoring flora and fauna on the island.

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    Transforming Hanoi’s historic landmark to a sustainable icon - Green Lungs Hanoi.

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    Connecting to nature with Green Lungs Hanoi.

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    Photo of the Oddo architects team.

  • Awards Bronze 2020–2021 Global
  • Awards Acknowledgement prize 2020–2021 Asia Pacific

By Viet Anh Nguyen, Duc Trung Nguyen, Marek Obtulovic, Hoang Long Nguyen - ODDO architects, Hanoi, Viet Nam and

Ideas: Ecosystem Restoration

An urban forest develops a self-sustained ecosystem and offers new environmental, social and economic opportunities to its inhabitants.

Propagated Sanctuary in Vietnam

Project authors

  • Viet Anh Nguyen

    ODDO architects

    Viet Nam

  • Duc Trung Nguyen

    ODDO architects

    Viet Nam

  • Marek Obtulovic

    ODDO architects

    Viet Nam

  • Hoang Long Nguyen

    ODDO architects

    Viet Nam

  • TNAL
    Thi Ngoc Anh Le

    ODDO architects

    Viet Nam

  • Manh Cuong Nguyen

    ODDO architects

    Viet Nam

  • Victor Lagoa

    ODDO architects

    Viet Nam

  • Lan Chi Mai

    ODDO architects

    Viet Nam

  • My Nhat

    ODDO architects

    Viet Nam

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