Background The Midland and Northern Mountainous Region of Vietnam, consisting of 14 provinces, holds significant importance in terms of politics, socio-economy, national defense, and security, serving as the northern gateway and frontier of the country. However, this is one of the most challenging regions and is often referred to as the ‘low-lying area’ and the

Reunite people with the river, reconnect places with green & active mobility

The Dragon Park project was born from the aspiration to create a new green heart for Hanoi, where modern urban life blends seamlessly with nature and heritage. With its vast expanse, the park will revitalize forgotten waterways, becoming a new icon that connects communities and honors the capital’s thousand-year history. Its flexible design will allow

REGENERATE A park that regenerates opportunity Solutions Unclog the blue, regenerate the green Reunite people with the river, reconnect places with green & active mobility

Context The vast and biodiverse midstream and floating islands of the Red River are a potential ‘green lung’ for Hanoi. Despite being a seamless blend of greenery and water, this area is facing pollution and ecological imbalance. Sustainable development of this massive urban green space can not only improve air quality but also create a

The Red River is not only a source of life, but perhaps one of the most vital components of Vietnamese history, culture, and urban heritage. As an unstable fluvial system, the river has slowly changed its course over the past thousand years. This change is reflected in its color; dragged alluvium particles dying its waters with deep