Design contest for Kilometre Zero landmark launched
A contest seeking designs for the ‘Kilometre Zero’ landmark, a national cultural symbol and significant tourist site next to Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi, has recently been launched.
This photo shows one of three locations expected to place the Kilometre Zero landmark. (Photo: tienphong.vn)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) — A contestseeking designs for the ‘Kilometre Zero’ landmark, a national cultural symboland significant tourist site🌺 next to Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi, hasrecently been launched.
The contest is jointly organisedby Kien Truc (Architecture) Magazine and Vietnam Associationof Architects in cooperation with the municipal People’s Committee. It aims to find the best design forthe Kilometre Zero landmark, one of the most important parts in the project ofthe construction, renovation and embellishment of the area around the lake. Thedesign is expected to improve the public space in the area, making it appropriateto the status and value of the historical relic and special national landscape. The contest is open for designingorganisations; schools and institutes of culture, fine arts or architecture;Vietnamese citizens including sculptors, artists, architects or studentsmajoring in culture, fine arts or architecture. The entries propose the designs ofKilometre Zero landmark at one of three locations provided by the organisationboard. The winning work is expected to not only show geographical indication butalso be highly symbolic, showcasing the cultural and historical identity of thecapital. It should be a publicartwork in harmony with the landscape surrounding the lake, becominga cultural symbol, a highlight and a unique tourist destination indispensablein the journey of exploring Hanoi of the tourists. The organising board will accept thesubmission from now till the end of July 6. The authors must be responsible forcopyright and related rights according to the law. The jury consists of prestigiousexperts and managers of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, the Department ofCultural Heritage, the Cinema Department (Ministry of Culture, Sports andTourism), Vietnam Association of Historical Sciences and Vietnam Association ofArchitects. The closing ceremony and exhibitionsare scheduled to take place on July 15./.
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A contest to design the “Kilometre Zero landmark” - a national cultural symbol and important tourist destination in the area around Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake - was jointly launched on June 3 by the Vietnam Architecture magazine of the Vietnam Association of Architects and the Hanoi People’s Committee.
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This photo shows one of three locations expected to place the Kilometre Zero landmark. (Photo: tienphong.vn) 
