| Author | Vuong Anh Dung |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.HS-99-09 |
| Subject(s) | Architecture--Vietnam--Hanoi--Conservation and restoration
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Science, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The image of Hanoi's French Colonial Quarter in the mind of many people is an area of wide,
tree-lined boulevards lined with large villas in garden settings and imposing public buildings.
The impact of the French Colonial period on the character and appearance of Hanoi's urban
environment is most evident today in the FCQ. The overall urban planning, designs and forms
of the Quarter; the wide range of building styles dated from the late nineteenth century through
to the mid twentieth century; the imposing grid system of tree-lined boulevards complemented
by smaller lanes within the regular shaped urban blocks are some of the key elements of the
FCQ, which have created a distinctive and special character. Such characteristics make this
area to become the most attractive place to I ive and carry out business.
Under the Doi Moi policy, now this area faces structural changes that in the one side contribute
to the national economic growth as well as increase of income of people living in the area, in
the other side, damage the distinctive character of its urban form and pattern. In recent years,
the demand of construction investment, especially in terms of housing and business, has been
increased rapidly. Unplanned development has leaded to the appearance of high-rise buildings
everywhere and the disordered development in residential blocks of the French Colonial
Quarter that are deteriorating and reducing the quality of the historic environment.
This study indicates that the possibility of new development in the French Colonial Quarter
needs to consider the block level. The author proposes a solution for redevelopment and
conservation at block level that is considered as a general model for all blocks. With the
rehabilitation and renovation the historical buildings abutting the streets and appropriate
redevelopment inside the blocks that did not influence architectural views from streets, this
model met both of new development demand and conservation needs. It not only limits and
prevents the influence of new development to the distinctive character, but also to "restore" the
traditional architectural space of the French Colonial Quarter.
Several analysis methods are used in the model. They are, among others: applying the urban
design concepts and principles to determine the maximwn height of new buildings, analysis
the values of historical structures to classify and determine their conservation level, and
determining the development capacity of each block.
To complement the model, basis and objectives of future policy and design guidelines for
development and conservation in the French Colonial Quarter are also discussed in the late of
the study. However, in order to translate the model into implementation and enforcement, it is
necessary to have appropriate policies and plans of conservation, development investment,
finance as well as the stimulation and supports from Vietnamese Government and Hanoi's
People Committee. |
| Year | 1999 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Development and Sustainability (DDS) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Kammeier, H. Detlef; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Sheng, Yap Kioe;Morishita, Hideharu; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1999 |