Saigon Architecture Journey

Program details:

Saigon today is fortunate to have a rich mixed context of neighborhoods and buildings that illustrate its periods of history and add interest to the streetscapes, which demonstrate the aspirations of the people and cultures of those periods. A wide range of architecture represents these periods of history, and the identity of old Saigon and new Ho Chi Minh City is exciting and intensive as a result.

Experience Saigon’s rich architectural tapestry through the eyes of a young, acclaimed local architect who brings fresh insights and deep expertise to this immersive journey. Saigon’s streets tell a vivid story — one shaped by diverse eras, cultures, and aspirations, reflected in its remarkable blend of old and new structures.

Explore elegant French Colonial buildings, where brick and stucco façades reveal stories of Vietnam’s colonial past and European influence. Then, move through the mid-century modernist period, marked by steel, glass, and concrete — a time when architecture mirrored the country’s quest for identity and progress amid historical struggles.

Finally, witness the striking rise of contemporary skyscrapers, steel-framed and glass-clad, symbolizing Saigon’s rapid economic growth and urban transformation. With your architect guide, uncover the complex relationship between materials, politics, and urban planning, and gain a rare understanding of how Saigon’s built environment reflects its evolving story — past, present, and future.

Time: 08:00 – 12:00 /13:00 – 17:00

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