Projects to preserse Hoang Dieu archeological site to be exhibited
VGP - Six projects stood out from an architectural contest on preserving and promoting values of the 18 Hoang Dieu archeological site are set to be open to public from April 30 at the heritage site of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel.
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The contest was launched on February 12, 2014 and received 24 entries from 23 units, including five joint units of local and foreign consultants, two French units and one Singaporean.
After two entries for the third round and the six outstanding entries were presented two second prizes, one third prize and three consolation prizes on April 26.
The planning on preserving the 18 Hoang Dieu archeological site and the ancient imperial citadel aims to make the heritage a historical and cultural park.
It looks to promote the site's values globally, for a long-term conservation of the architectural vestiges, artifacts, archaeological sites which have been unearthed, honoring intangible and tangible cultural values for future generations.In addition, the planning will create a community cultural space which matches with the surrounding architecture and infrastructure of the Ba Dinh political center.
The planning is significant as the heritage site, which was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site, is located in the political center where the National Assembly House is being built, making the site a continuation of power center through thousands of years.
By Ngoc Van
