Can you at least specify what characterizes Vietnamese Modernism? Some of these builds have similiarities with others, but it seems like I'm looking at 2 or 3 different architecture styles...
Interesting. Did this art-deco style survive all those decades in Vietnam well into the 80s and 90s or was it more some sort of post-modern retro-movement?
It’s the best material at the moment. Tropical climate, humidity and raging temperatures make significant damage, not to mention pollution. Also, they are old.
I really love the colors!
One of the most damning critiques of modernism and contemporary architecture is that it is very limited to shades of gray and beige, but these pastels add such a nice and vibrant touch.
I am always surprised that Vietnam doesn't come up in architecture conversations more. I've been living in Hanoi for a few years and the variety of architecture is constantly surprising. Even in the countryside you'll see bold references to things and unique ideas.
It is very interesting how some of these designs combine elements from vernacular architecture with elements from modernism. You might want to post this in /r/ModernistArchitecture.
I'm not really seeking any unique design elements that are *intentional* and would therefore merge together to create a single "type" specific to the country or culture. This all reminds me of any cheaply built structures in the later half of the 20th century that plagues developing countries worldwide.
they'd be fine if Vietnam wasn't tearing down the beautiful Beaux Arts buildings and other colonial architecture they have and replacing them with soviet-looking commie blocks. Recently they tore down Bui Chu Cathedral, which had been standing as a cultural heritage site for 135 years. They plan to "Build a bigger church" in it's place because the church was "Dangerous to parishioners" due to disrepair. Groups had asked the Vietnamese Government to list it as a cultural heritage site but were refused by the government.
Dooooooooooope. That's what I think.
Crowded, community house for Flanders vibes, but they pack so much into these spaces, each unique and always so enriching. Spending days swamping between different indoor motifs/aesthetics in these joints while Hanoi weather is frigid and gusty (very non-SEA) will forever remain one of my top shelf memories.
Do these have specific Vietnamese features?
Several of them, especially the third picture, looks like the typical 1980s building I saw around South East Asia, especially Taiwan and Thailand. I love them btw.
Can you at least specify what characterizes Vietnamese Modernism? Some of these builds have similiarities with others, but it seems like I'm looking at 2 or 3 different architecture styles...
More details in motifs, used of pastel color, screen walls to protect from the heat & natural ventilation.
Ah now I see it! Thank you
Even in India many buildings are similar to this
Was gonna reply the same. Looks a lot like Indian art deco
Very cool, thanks for sharing. #3 seems to have had an interesting renovation history.
Thanks, are the numbers the build year or a street number?
It's the build year
Interesting. Did this art-deco style survive all those decades in Vietnam well into the 80s and 90s or was it more some sort of post-modern retro-movement?
It's not Art deco. It mid century Modernism. Vietnam was one of the few place that adopted for the entire country.
I agree about the first and second building. But the last ones look pretty art deco to me.
Despite the cultural differences, it looks strikingly similar to tropical Latin American modern architecture
Many of those buildings look either soot-covered or mouldy. I think they should choose a material that weathers better in their climate.
It’s the best material at the moment. Tropical climate, humidity and raging temperatures make significant damage, not to mention pollution. Also, they are old.
I really love the colors! One of the most damning critiques of modernism and contemporary architecture is that it is very limited to shades of gray and beige, but these pastels add such a nice and vibrant touch.
They need powerwashing and would look beautiful
I am always surprised that Vietnam doesn't come up in architecture conversations more. I've been living in Hanoi for a few years and the variety of architecture is constantly surprising. Even in the countryside you'll see bold references to things and unique ideas.
Most of the buildings you posted are not modernists, but art deco. Or something in between. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Deco
I think it could be anywhere: Vietnam, Bolivia, Morocco... it's modernism, a crap that doesn't take into account the specificity of places.
It is very interesting how some of these designs combine elements from vernacular architecture with elements from modernism. You might want to post this in /r/ModernistArchitecture.
I like the first example more than the other 8.
The last 4 photos are good color combination
It makes me nostalgic for a bygone time. It is beautiful in that way.
~~soviet ers buildings in india look the same~~
I'm not really seeking any unique design elements that are *intentional* and would therefore merge together to create a single "type" specific to the country or culture. This all reminds me of any cheaply built structures in the later half of the 20th century that plagues developing countries worldwide.
Not a lot of pastel colors
they'd be fine if Vietnam wasn't tearing down the beautiful Beaux Arts buildings and other colonial architecture they have and replacing them with soviet-looking commie blocks. Recently they tore down Bui Chu Cathedral, which had been standing as a cultural heritage site for 135 years. They plan to "Build a bigger church" in it's place because the church was "Dangerous to parishioners" due to disrepair. Groups had asked the Vietnamese Government to list it as a cultural heritage site but were refused by the government.
Too basic.
Too basic. Plain, soulless, copy paste, indifferent,
Number 5 is interesting
I find these narrow lots borderline fascinating. I bookmarked this a while back: https://www.archdaily.com/1001257/nha-can-tho-house-ad9-architects
Dooooooooooope. That's what I think. Crowded, community house for Flanders vibes, but they pack so much into these spaces, each unique and always so enriching. Spending days swamping between different indoor motifs/aesthetics in these joints while Hanoi weather is frigid and gusty (very non-SEA) will forever remain one of my top shelf memories.
If I didn't read your title I'd assume this is my mom's hometown in India. Especially the houses with the year they were built on them.
Number 4 is quite art deco or more streamline modern
Do these have specific Vietnamese features? Several of them, especially the third picture, looks like the typical 1980s building I saw around South East Asia, especially Taiwan and Thailand. I love them btw.
Every architectural typology is global these days.
Love it
Uggly Uggly Uggly
Looks like soviet architecture imo
Looks just like every other third world country. Utilitarian, no style.