BEFORE AFTER

Urbanization is one of the problems that needs to be resolved with many solutions because it negatively affects the hydrology of the land that is being urbanized. Urbanization is also synonymous with a large number of lands being covered with concrete. It leads to a consequence that causes the amount of water seeping into the ground decreases heavily, it cannot replenish the exhausting underground water and stays on the surface causing flooding throughout the city.

Scenario

The market had been abandoned for more than 10 years, leaving behind a wasted plot of land, a basic grid interior layour with degraded concretes seats and empty kiosks, and the area.

Replace themetai sheets for roofing with red double tiles and translucent glass. Kiosks are renovated into reading spaces, concrete seats are turned into steps allow for more open spaces and more convenient traverse inside the building.

Module Kiot

Making use of the kiosks for reading spaces bordered by ivy-covered walls that are able to dissect social spaces; turning the concrete seats into stairsteps to be used for resting and walking.

The renovation of concrete seats and kiosks is highly possible, for it not only can solve the reality that traditional markets often face, but also help make economical budget for the cost of materials and structures, and be citywide and nationaly extended.

The new and renovated market can now add a multitude of benefits not only to the local population but also the infrastructure and the biodiversity of the area. The water tanks of the building, in the rainy season, collect the rainwater so then it can be used for internal use in the building or to be processed and distributed to the community. This helps lighten the load for the sewage system and greatly reduce flooding in the area. The redesigned roof with builtin solar panels allows natural lights to enter the building and can collect solar energy for electricity. The green walls and lawns add more diversity to the local vegetation. And the building’s new purpose of being a library instead of a traditional market helps to attract and connect the people in the community, strengthens the bond of the locals and makes the area livelier.

Impact Green Standing Walls

WATER TOWER LOCATION

WATER TOWER ARCHITECTURE

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HERITAGE IN URBAN SPACE.

Surrounding the water tower is a dense system of educational, service, and office buildings, thereby providing a large number of potential customers from various social classes and age groups to the facility. However, currently, the water tower is being encroached upon and hindered in accessibility by unauthorized constructions, causing difficulties for surveys and visits. Therefore, the impact of these structures on the surrounding environmental elements is insig-

The area surrounding the water tower concentrates numerous heritage sites from different historical periods, creating an incredibly diverse and distinctive system. These heritage sites are all within walking distance, transforming the area into a renowned tourist destination in downtown Sài Gòn.

Therefore, for a forgotten heritage like the water tower, developing and preserving this potential facility can turn it into a special

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Housing design

SURROUNDINGS

First Landscape Floor Plan

Inspired by the Chinese culture, the Hỷ Lâm Môn bakery and café will find its place on the first floor of Sunwah Pearl, featuring a premium Bakery and Caffe space. The color red, which serves as a distinctive element of the brand, will be utilized as a highlight. The overall design aims to incorporate Hong Kong’s cultural essence within the project