Projects

The master plan, proposed by the Sasaki – enCity – UPI consortium, envisions Thanh Da as a new eco-cultural-creative urban center of Ho Chi Minh City. A modern, future-ready hub that honors the riverine landscape, the pioneering spirit of Southern Vietnam, and cultivates a richly diverse and identity-driven urban environment.

Biên Hòa Đông Phố is poised to become a vibrant administrative and commercial hub, seamlessly integrated with TOD principles. This visionary urban model champions net-zero emissions, fostering a sustainable synergy between urban architecture and the natural landscape, characterized by an expansive green space network connecting urban squares and parks to the Dong Nai River. A confluence of Heritage, Innovation, and Ecology, this development will redefine Biên Hòa as a premier destination for living and working within the Southeast region.

Inspired by the harmony and unity of the ethnic groups in the Central Highlands, the Dak Lak Province’s Culture and Arts Center is a place where historical tradition and innovative spirit meet and connect.

Revision for Binh Duong New City master plan and Urban design for focus zones.

A set of bold strategies was proposed for a sustainable and inclusive development vision. This includes a breakthrough strategy to enhance access to the sea and promote harmonious development that ensures the preservation of cultural identity, ecological balance, regional connectivity, and the well-being of the people.

A vibrant waterfront park at the heart of the city, reconnecting citizens with the nature and historically rich cultural heritage.

Situated on a stretched-out island in a coastal city, the nearly 10-ha Urban Village Resort offers a unique retreat and second home experience. Encircled by a river and the East Sea, the resort leverages its natural assets, including coastal, lagoon, and mangrove landscapes.

A distinctive iconic place, a memorable landmark, establishing a healthy and sustainable life.

An attractive destination & a regional development catalyst.

A green and integrated industrial township.

A resilient, inclusive & revitalised community

Anchored in cultural traditions, headed towards progress.

From Industrial Relic to Community Rebirth

Empowered by technological innovations and inspired by our local community, to bring local manufacturing to the next frontier.

“As my life pushes forth, my heart will remain.
By the water, with the waves; up the mountains, in the plains.”
– Nha Trang, by Sóng Hồng

Project Context Thu Duc City was formed in 2019 through combining 3 districts of Ho Chi Minh City, with the aspiration to become the innovation and knowledge driver for Ho Chi Minh City and the wider region. However, the city is always at high risk of flooding which is caused by three main factors: extreme […]

Once a prosperous port city, Hoi An is a well-preserved ancient town with a 140-hectare coastal nipa palm forest. enCity’s proposal for the Hoi An Waterfront Eco-Community project creates a modern development in harmony with the rich architectural and ecological heritage of its surroundings. A thoughtful urban structure engages residents in quiet niches for retreat, […]

We envision Lim Chu Kang Agri-Food Production Hub being divided into three zones to create a balanced and vibrant mix of programs with distinct characters. The Sprout Hub, Polli Hub, R+D center, and LCK Harvest have unique program elements that will keep visitors engaged and informed. The transit corridor connects the various zones running through the heart of the site, making circulation efficient.

This architecture project is a concept study for a community hub located at the heart of a newly-built township in Vietnam.

Our work on the Thủ Đức City Master Plan has always been driven by our vision of a regional hub for smart city innovations and Industry 4.0. As an organization, we advocate for digitalisation in planning management and stakeholder engagement.  In close coordination with Thủ Đức City’s Urban Management Division, enCity has developed an interactive […]

Planning has always been a collaborative process, and the best outcome often lies in co-creation across multiple stakeholders to ensure a just outcome. In our mission to have more inclusive planning processes, enCity, in collaboration with Hubmeta and the Youth Union of Hanoi, developed a digital, interactive tool for community engagement to gather ideas for […]

Vision The Expansion Area will be the driving force for the development of the Mong Cai Border Economic Zone, supporting the growth of Mong Cai City and attracting investments in industry, logistics, cross-border trading and tourism. Summary of enCity Solutions The proposed strategy is based on creating a thriving urban-industrial ecosystem that anchors on creative […]

The proposed strategy is centred on a celebration of local culture and ecology. Existing settlements are integrated into the new communities to preserve built heritage, giving residents new economic opportunities while maintaining privacy and green cover with landscape.

A lakeside urban heritage which recreates Dalat’s cultural scene by connecting the civic buildings. The unique landscape destination is proposed with continuous natural corridors connecting Van Kiep lake and Langbian view deck. The plan also allows for eco-communities that blends seamlessly with nature.

Based on the results of a survey of existing and potential investors at DSO, the detailed development plan for the whole area has been adjusted to convert DSO into a center for research, production and application of new technologies—positioning it better for Dubai’s future.

Our vision for Thu Duc City is to create an innovative and highly interactive urban area on the basis of three eastern districts, to become a core nucleus of the industrial revolution 4.0 in the region and to be a leading foundation for implementation of the smart city project.

The Hulhumalé Plan is a strategic move to develop sustainably in Maldives’ vulnerable environment and economy in the face of new global challenges. Professor Heng Chye Kiang is the planning principal of the project and is now a consultant for Hulhumalé Housing Development Corporation (HDC).

Our strategies aim to transform urban areas into livable communities, promote Ben Tre’s diverse and unique settlement morphologies, reserve land for new economic initiatives and integrate transportation system with water management to optimize the local resources, create new growth opportunities and help the city adapt to climate change.

Set at the confluence of Bac Hung Hai and Thai Binh rivers, Ecorivers Hai Duong is the first eco-urban development within the city – a riverfront eco-urban model for green and healthy living in Hai Duong City.

The community is envisioned as an attractive leisure destination that redefines the tourism experience of the city and a high quality urban development that surrounds a central eco park with a whole range of amenities.

Binh Duong New City, to the Southeast of Vietnam, now a familiar locus for residents and visitors within and around the region is a modern administrative urban centre that offers local and international high-tech services. Located in the heart of an industrial-service-urban complex, the 1000-hectare Binh Duong New City successfuly became the new administrative centre of the province.

We propose Ho Chi Minh City as an “Open City” with Open Connectivity, Open Landscape and Open Opportunities. Ho Chi Minh City will strengthen its role as a regional urban core, which will lead the growth and transition of the region from a labour-intensive economy to an innovation and knowledge driven economy. We envision Ho Chi Minh City will become an innovative city that is open to new ideas and opportunities, hence attracting worldwide talent.

The project proposed a highly livable and green development, with a variety of housing options, which prioritizes connectivity and accessibility while providing affordable and active recreational programmes.

The first industrial park project that led by Chinese central government directly and approved as a cooperative development with Singapore, it is designed with dual axes and multiple centers: high-tech industries, modern business and residential districts connected through shared infrastructure, a desirable environment and a common new city center.

Our visions focuses on creating a memorable experience: a must go destination with a variety of experiences for the visitor to extend their stay, creating a sense of place: elevating the qualities that make it unique while enhancing local business and regional tourism and harmony: natural splendor and simplicity of living with modern convenience.

The master plan sets out a new framework for the district that brings together tourism activities and commercial amenities along landscape corridors, creating a series of multi-functional, mixed-use lifestyle destinations that showcase the best the city has to offer.

We propose positioning Tay Ninh to 2050 as “Green Tay Ninh”.  This vision focuses on 4 key aspects: livable community, green environment, high-value production, and attractive destination. The consulting consortium advises for public governance with a high enterprise spirit to gain efficiency and attain an active market entry strategy for socioeconomic development.

Ecopark is a tremendously successful new town development. At the core of its success is one guiding philosophy – engagement of stakeholders, communities and natural assets to create a loving home and a destination of choice.

With an estimated population of 4.5 million in 2050, the historic port town of Hai Phong is the third largest city in Vietnam. To capture upcoming external and internal opportunities, enCity and the team of consultants proposed to strengthen the city’s industrial and economic growth by strategically defining 2 development belts and 3 green corridors.

Through infrastructure improvement and land value enhancement, the area is transformed through holistic urban development with important provincial public buildings, and forms a new and vibrant gateway project of South Hai Duong.

Our planning framework for the project’s different land use typologies and designs four focus areas which shape the character of the development – West Gate, the gateway community welcoming visitors from Ring Road 4; Sports Center, the active hub where the canal is utilized for water sports; Education Cluster, the learning center composed of integrated academic institutions; and Central Park, the green heart of the whole township.

The Science Technology and Industrial Park at Binh Duong is positioned to become the innovation hub of Binh Duong Province, providing higher value-added products and services to be exported worldwide. The site will foster an innovation ecosystem of companies and talents through cross-collaboration between Industry, Academia and Government.

Detailed design guidelines that are not only local in character but consider careful analysis of the site and terrain have been developed to ensure smooth implementation of the development.