Hanoi Museum

Hanoi, Vietnam
Photo © Marcus Bredt

Within the square building, a central circular atrium links the entrance level with the three exhibition levels. The upwardly projecting stories cause in each of the layers below a shading, which is part of the energy efficiency concept. Since the interior spaces are protected from direct sunlight, also a conservative impact is created for the exhibits. For visitors, the effect is that, when looking out, they seem to be float-ing over the landscape. Visitors to the museum reach the upper levels via a spiral ramp. As the dominant feature, the ramp offers perspectives into the entrance hall and exhibition areas.

Competition
2005 – 1st Prize

Design
Meinhard von Gerkan and Nikolaus Goetze with Klaus Lenz

Client
Hanoi Culture and Information Department

Construction period
2008–2010

Gross floor area
30,000 m²

Photo © Marcus Bredt
Photo © Marcus Bredt
Photo © Marcus Bredt
Photo © Marcus Bredt
Photo © Marcus Bredt
Drawing © gmp
Drawing © gmp
Architects
gmp · von Gerkan, Marg and Partners Architects
Location
71000 Hanoi, Vietnam
Year
2010

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