https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ Solna Centrum Metro Station is one of several metro stations in Stockholm decorated with paintings, artwork, mosaics and sculptures. The attraction of this station is the ceiling design as a ghost cave full of mythical and bizarre colors. Walking in this train station will sometimes make you feel like you are in another world or being pulled into another world. It is known that more than 150 artists have contributed to the creation of this work, from vivid drawings to elaborate sculptures. Ely Church in Cambridgeshire, England https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ Dubbed one of the greatest and most massive structures of the Middle Ages, Ely church in Cambridgeshire has a very unique ceiling and dome system. The ceiling of the church is made up of octagonal wooden windows, completed by royal carpenter William Hurley in 1334. In the center is a star about 9m high, made of oak and glass. Fairytale Castle Castello di Sammezzano, Leccio, Italy https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ The enchanting ceiling design of the fairytale castle Castello di Sammezzano speaks to the lavish life of the Italian aristocracy of that time. Built between 1843 and 1889, this castle was the lifelong passion of nobleman Ferdinando Panciatichi Ximenes d’Aragona. The entire ceiling is inspired by the brilliant peacock, which is associated with a world of delicate and exotic colors, giving the castle a magnificent beauty. But unfortunately, this castle is now abandoned for many decades. Ranakpur Temple (India) https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ Visitors can spend hours looking up at the ceiling of the Jain sect Ranakpur temple in India. The temple is located in the Arvallis valley, western India, built in the 15th century to worship the god Adinatha. The temple has a very large area, nearly 4,500 m2 with many different construction items. Everywhere are arranged pillars, delicately carved statues. Cultural Center Chicago, USA https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ The city’s cultural center opened in 1897, and visitors to the building can visit several halls with ceilings or domes. Pictured is the Preston Bradley lobby with a Tiffany glass dome. Nasir ol Molk Mosque (Iran) https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ Another beautiful building in Iran is the Nasir ol Molk Mosque in the city of Shiraz. This place makes visitors feel like they are lost in paradise at dawn or late afternoon. At that time, sunlight shines through the dome and walls with thousands of stained glass windows of all shapes, making the interior full of colors. Church of Debre Berhan Selassie, Ethiopia https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ One of Ethiopia’s most beautiful and overlooked churches, Debre Berhan Selassie, located in Gonder, has an interior covered with paintings depicting the stories of the saints. The artwork is painted on a canvas glued to the walls and ceiling, dating back to the late 18th century. Forbidden City (China) https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ The Forbidden City, also known as the Ancient Palace, is a palace for the Qing and Ming dynasties of China in the past. This is the most famous and attractive tourist destination in China. Especially Bao Hoa Palace, where the king set the court and the ceiling of this palace, impresses visitors. The gold paint color and delicately carved phoenix dragon create a feeling of luxury and authority. Shah Mosque, Isfahan, Iran https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/ Shah Faisal Mosque is a masterpiece of Persian architecture, built between 1611 – 1629. Right from the entrance to the church, it makes a strong impression thanks to its outstanding height and beautiful dome. The author of the design of the ceiling of the Shah Mosque is the painter Rezza Abbasi. The main colors are green, yellow, blue… When the sunlight is reflected, they look even more magical. https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/

According to the Vietnam Record Organization, Lang Van church has a total height of approximately 110 m, which is said to be the tallest in Vietnam at the moment. This ancient architecture was built around 1933. Lang Van parish belongs to Gia Lap commune, Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh province. Photo: Vietnamthroughmylens2019. Da Lat Cathedral is often called the Chicken Church, because on the top of the cross of the 47 m high bell tower there is a unique chicken-shaped lightning rod. In addition to Da Lat, Da Nang also has the famous Con Ga church. That is the familiar name that the locals give to Da Nang Cathedral. At the top of the cross of this structure is a light hollow alloy gray chicken statue. Photo: Sumire.4689. Mang Lang church (An Thach commune, Tuy An district, Phu Yen) is located in a 5,000 m2 campus in the middle of the mountains. The work shows the beauty of Gothic architecture, has a mossy green gray color, ancient. This is also the place to keep the first book in Vietnamese script, “The Eight-Day Preaching” by priest Alexandre de Rhodes, printed in Italy in 1651. Photo: Huyne_1796. Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City is also known to own the largest set of bells in Vietnam. The set of bells consists of 6 bells weighing 28,850 kg in the arcs sol, la, si, do, re, mi. In which, sol bow bell is the largest with 8,785 kg, 2.25 m in diameter and 3.5 m high. This is also a popular tourist attraction and a favorite dating place for young people at Christmas. Photo: Fishbonebw. Kon Tum Cathedral is located in Thong Nhat ward, Kon Tum city, Kon Tum province, also known as the wooden church. This is an architectural work that combines the Roman style and the Central Highlands culture of the Ba Na people. The church is made of chit wood (red cheesy), completed in 1918. Photo: Iammeo.meo. The Cathedral is a must-visit attraction when coming to the capital. The building is built in Gothic architecture. At Christmas, this place becomes more splendid when decorated with many lights, Christmas trees, caves… Photo: Kurutamaru. The Church of the Mountain has the official name of Christ the King Cathedral. This is a famous Catholic church in Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa). The work has existed for more than 80 years, attracting visitors by its unique architecture, ancient beauty and Western character. Photo: Phuongnha_.

The streams are murmuring, the two sides are filled with flowers and grass, although artificial, it also creates a cool climate that brings a sense of relaxation to people. . Water material Water materials here are not materials and supplies of the industry… water supply – drainage; are not pipes, elbows, knobs, valves, faucets… or water-related equipment.
Water, which can be considered as a building material, joins other materials in architecture. However, water is a special material, not used to make structures or architectural details; which contributes to creating functional and aesthetic values ​​in the overall architecture. In buildings used for human use, it is necessary to have water. Water is a special form of matter that sustains human life and activities. Besides, water materials contribute significantly to the creation of landscape and environment for architecture. Water was present very early in ancient architectural works, traditional folk architecture, in both rural and urban areas. Water surface is an important factor in the overall plan. The ancients exploited natural elements to form water surfaces associated with works such as lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. Then, there are artificial water surfaces, designed, with functional and aesthetic intentions such as artificial lakes, moats, tanks, wells… Water is also an important factor in feng shui in construction. ancient architecture. Water surface in the architectural complex at Faculty of French – University of Foreign Languages ​​- Hanoi National University . In traditional folk architectural works, the water surface and green trees are considered as negative factors to balance yin – yang. And most of the water surface is static, if there is movement, it is a natural flow (river, stream), the supply, drainage – drainage also depends on natural factors. Green as water In green and ecological buildings, water is an important factor to increase the “green” and friendliness of the building. Water improves the microclimate, makes the environment more pure; reduce the heat, bring a pleasant feeling to people living and working in that environment. Besides the classic water surface designs, water plays a more important role thanks to modern technologies and equipment. Water materials can be present in many locations, architectural parts with many states. Water can exist in static form such as lake surface, ornamental tank… and can be in dynamic form such as overflow waterfall, fountain, fountain, artificial flow… Artificial stream in a garden . The large water surface cools and airy the space, creating a mirror effect. Next to it is a humidifying fountain to help cool the space (National Convention Center, Hanoi). Making architecture green with water is a traditional solution but still has a lot of efficiency and plenty of room for the designer’s creativity. The work associated with the water surface always has an airy space, a fresh climate environment, creating many positive aesthetic effects. Water surface and green trees make the architecture close to nature, friendly and open; Helps calm the mind and body. Water can be present in every building, from urban to small structures, regardless of scale. A park can have water, a townhouse can have water. It is important that the designer knows how to place the water surface and control the existence of the water surface appropriately.

Colosseum, Italy and Pula, Croatia The Colosseum is one of the most famous and recognizable attractions in the world associated with Italy. But very few people know that this site has twins in Croatia. The Pula Arena is a rare unique building structure that remains of the ancient Roman empire in Croatia. Notre-Dame de Paris and Notre-Dame de Amiens When looking at the two pictures, many people want to start the ‘find 10 differences’ game. Both churches are in France, one Notre-Dame located in the capital and Amiens Cathedral in the north of the country. Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris became famous after appearing in Victor Hugo’s classic literary work, thanks to which this place attracts a lot of tourists. Machu Picchu and Isla del Sol Machu Picchu is a famous 15th-century ancient Inca city located in the Eastern Mountains of southern Peru on a 2,430-meter high ridge. Because the terrain is difficult to access, the number of tourists visiting is also limited. Meanwhile, visitors can choose to visit another ancient Inca city, Isla del Sol, Bolivia Stonehenge and Avebury Stonehenge is perhaps one of the attractions that has long attracted the attention of many tourists around the world. But about 30 km away, you can find other impressive stones in Avebury. Petra and Lalibela The Petra Historical Archaeological Site takes you into an old fairy tale. However, over time, the increasing number of tourists is one of the causes affecting the quality of the work. Moreover, sometimes there is not enough time to wait to enjoy the beauty. However, if you choose to pass through Lalibela, Ethiopia, you will see some impressive stone carvings. Temple of Angkor Wat and Borobudur Angkor Wat in Cambodia has been so famous for tourists since ancient times, but few people know that the ancient Borobudur temple in Indonesia also has similar architecture to that famous place. Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow and Saint Petersburg The domes of Saint Basil’s Cathedral are among the most recognizable symbols of Russia. However, very few people know that in Saint Petersburg there is another church built in the image and similar to the famous church in Moscow. Golden Gate Bridge and 25 de Abril . Bridge There are many red bridges in the world, but only ‘Golden Gate Bridge’ is famous. But those who want to admire this architectural structure need not travel far across the ocean because there is also a similar bridge in Portugal called the 25 de Abril Bridge. Big Ben Clock Tower and Parliament Hill Building The British and Canadians own quite similar gothic-style towers, originating from Europe with a large clock at the top of the tower. Both of these buildings have become iconic symbols of the very area in which they are located.

This house in Paris looks like it’s melting. This is practically a monumental work of local art. The ‘house’ – actually a sculpture – is built on two large stone blocks, combined to form the ceiling and wall of the ‘house’ This hotel in the Dutch capital Amsterdam is designed as a collection of dozens of castles stacked on top of each other. ‘Upside down house’ in the city of Brighton, England is used as a recreation (mirror house) The building in Prague, Czech Republic is designed with a strange shape, true to its ‘slang’ – ‘Dance Building’ This wavy building is a shopping center in the city of Sopot, Poland. This ‘ultra-thin’ building is a small apartment building in London, England. This deformed building is an event center called ‘Keep Memorable Forever’ in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. It seems that this building in Israel has all the round, square, triangle, semicircle, hexagonal shapes…

On an area of ​​about 1,000 square meters in Long Binh Ward, City. In Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tung (rector of Tue Duc International College) has meticulously crafted and restored the heritages of the ancient land of Hue with a project called “Little Hue”. Talking about the starting point of implementing this work, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tung said that comes from the purpose of wanting to do something special to give to his mother. “My mother gave birth to 17 children, so her health is weaker than other people. When I was young, I lived close to my parents and family and listened to her talk a lot about Hue. When the family migrated to the South, my mother loved me very much. and miss Hue, so I decided to make this project as a gift for my mother”, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tung shared. Overview of the project “Miniature Hue” by Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tung The image of the ancient Thien Mu pagoda in the architectural complex “Miniature Hue” The typical architectural works of Hue such as Thien Mu Pagoda, Imperial Citadel, Perfume River, Trang Tien Bridge… were restored in miniature with the scale of 1:700. Having a tradition of crafting, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tung and his family members have built together “Little Hue” right in Saigon for 7 years. Most of these architectural items and works are used by the owner to use crushed stone pressed into the mold to shape it according to the design. Each item and architecture is designed by Dr. Tung performs in compliance with actual prototypes. Trang Tien Bridge crosses the poetic Huong Giang river Majestic cannons in the imperial city of Hue The architectural works are perspective, dotted with green patches in accordance with reality in Hue According to Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tung, at first he only planned to make a small model of Hue citadel, but when he finished, he thought why not build more Thien Mu pagoda, Perfume river, palace, mausoleum… “So I continued to form on my thoughts and design drawings of a miniature Hue, encapsulating what is special and most characteristic of Hue into this work,” said Dr. Tung said and added that because he didn’t have abundant financial resources when he started working, he just did it step by step and that process helped him get many optimal solutions. The project “Miniature Hue” took 7 years (from 2000 to 2007) from the beginning of creation to completion through the process of researching, testing, experimenting and finding solutions. Restoration of Bach Ma mountain area After working days and weekends, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tung returned to his peaceful, hometown-style garden to relax and enjoy the garden. The father of Dr. Tung is also the one who supports his son to take care of and preserve this special project Many items and materials to make the project were transported and created by the owner from outside Hue. Like this house, it was crafted by family members before being brought to Saigon. The system of trees and bonsai was also developed by Dr. Nguyen Thanh Tung planned to plant from the early days to synchronize with the common space of the project. There are some trees such as phoenix, bodhi… brought in from Hue, while the weeping willow tree is native to Da Lat… Peaceful, picturesque landscape in Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tung’s garden

The world’s tallest bridge: Millau Viaduct (France) took 17 years to build, with the aim of solving traffic jams on the route from Millau through the south of France to tourist destinations in Spain. The highest point of the bridge is up to 343 m, making this the tallest bridge in the world, more than many buildings like the Chrysler Building in New York, USA. Image: WallHere. The bridge is located at the highest altitude in the world: Duge Bridge, also known as Beipanjiang Bridge (China) has four lanes, connecting Guizhou province with Yunnan. With a body located at 565 m above the ground, this is the highest bridge in the world. The reason for this is that the surrounding mountains are filled with limestone, which is brittle and unstable. To avoid caves and cracks, the bridge engineer had to gradually raise the height, up to the current position. Image: Travelbaseonline. The oldest bridge in the world still in operation: Arkadiko Bridge (Spain) was built between 1300 and 1190 BC and is the oldest bridge in the world. Also known as Kazarma, this 22-meter stone bridge spans the River Meles and was part of an old military road system. This ancient Greek relic is still very sturdy and safe for pedestrians. Image: Vici. The longest covered bridge in the world: Hartland Bridge in New Brunswick (Canada) is the longest covered bridge in the world, with a length of 391 m. The bridge over the Saint John River, connecting Hartlan with Somerville, was built in the 19th century. With a wooden frame and pillars inside, the roof protects the bridge from the effects of the weather. In the old days when horse-drawn carriages were the main means of transportation, as with every covered bridge in New Brunswick, Hartland was a “proposal”: Horse trainers stopped in the middle of the bridge and waited for the couple to kiss, then Continue to the other end of the bridge. Image: BBC. Longest cross-sea bridge in the world: The route Hong Kong – Vu Hai – Macao (China) is 55 km long and is the longest sea bridge in the world. This system of bridges and tunnels includes three cable car bridges, viaducts, undersea tunnels and four artificial islands. Connecting three major Chinese cities, the bridge is designed to stand for 120 years. Image: Business Traveler. World’s shortest interstate bridge: This title belongs to the bridge located on the border between Spain and Portugal. Just 3.2 meters long, this bridge connects Spain’s La Codosera region with Portugal’s Arronches region. The bridge is mainly used for pedestrians and two-wheelers. Image: La Codosera. Another bridge often mistaken for the world’s shortest inter-country bridge is located on the island of Zavikon. With a length of 9.7 m, the bridge connects two islands that are said to belong to two different countries, the US and Canada. However, in reality, not only is it longer than the bridge at La Codosera, but the two islands are part of Canada. Photo: Freshdaily. The longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world: Connecting the towns of Zermatt and Grächen in Switzerland, the Charles Kuonen pedestrian suspension bridge is 487 m long and is located almost 85 m above the ground. From the bridge, visitors will enjoy majestic views of the Matterhorn, Weisshorn and Alps peaks. Operating since 2017, the bridge shortens the time to go through the valley from 4 hours to about 10 minutes. Image: Time.

Floating Seahorse, Dubai: This villa is designed in the theme of a houseboat with 3 floors. The upper 2 floors are completely floating on the water and 1 floor is completely submerged below the sea surface. Brought in by Kleindienst Group and design specialists, the villa is part of the Heart of Euro resort on the Dubai coast. For the outer hull, the architects used three main materials: tempered glass, steel and acrylic sheet. However, attaching the hull and acrylic panels is a challenge that requires a flexible and durable mounting material. There are only 3 companies in the world that provide this material for the technological requirements of the project. The villa consists of 2 bedrooms under the sea, an outside terrace for sunbathing and a roof made from Jacuzzi glass. About 50 such floating houses will welcome visitors by the end of this year and 131 villas are planned Expected to be completed in 2017. The floor-to-ceiling glass panel is only 9.5cm thick, making you feel like there is no distance between you and the ocean outside. However, the glass is not resistant to underwater pressure, instead acrylic material has been used because of its durability and transparency like glass. Inspired by the mystery of the sea, Kleindienst researched underwater projects for decades until his dream came true in 2008 as part of the seaside project “The World”. Dubai. This floating house was designed by Singaporean architect Dymitr Malcew. Each part of the house is very solid with pure water system and electricity generated from solar panels. When designing the Floating Horse villa, one of Dymitr Malcew’s main purposes was to complete the surrounding area of ​​the house. Inspired by nature, the design aims to highlight the natural setting with transparent walls like glass and wooden frames. The villa can rise and fall to the rhythm of the tide, designed by architect Dymitr. The house is built on a steel buoy floating on the water. An engine installed in the house allows its owner to travel the world and still feel at home. Citadel, Westland: This is an ambitious project by Dutch designers and the Citadel is Europe’s first floating building. As part of the New Water project, which includes the construction of 6 floating buildings, the designs are all geared towards adapting to floods and rising sea levels. The building consists of 180 compartments built on a concrete foundation that can float on water. Additionally, with its highly efficient design, the building consumes 25 percent less energy than a typical building of the same size. Randall T. Fennell, Portland: Crafted from red cedar, Randall T. Fennell sits gracefully by the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. The roof is carved to create curves like water waves, making the house more eye-catching and attractive. Beams and beams are added to the design, along with a delicately curved wooden roof. The private deck leads to an outdoor patio with a great location to watch the sunset. The space inside the house is 200 square meters with a design like a sail and white walls. A large floor-to-ceiling window allows the occupants to enjoy the views over the river.

The “village” is like a symphony of colors under the sunlight in a peaceful setting. In 1979, after receiving a postcard from his daughter with a picture of a glass castle – an attraction on Vancouver Island in the province of British Columbia (Canada), Edouard T.Arsenault was inspired to build the park. Present your own glass bottles. In the summer of that year, he began collecting bottles from the surrounding area, mainly from local restaurants, friends, relatives and neighbors. He then spent the winter in his basement cleaning bottles, removing labels, and brooding about the project. In the spring of 1980, at the age of 66, he began work on the project on the grounds of his house on Prince Edward Island. More than 12,000 recycled glass bottles are cleverly linked together to form a 6-gable house measuring 4x6m. The house opened to visitors in 1981. Impressed with the unique architecture, visitors urged Mr. Arsenault to build more buildings out of glass bottles. By 1983, he had completed a tavern made of 8,000 glass bottles and a prayer hall made of 10,000 glass bottles. The “village” made up of about 30,000 recycled glass bottles of various colors and sizes and surrounded by beautiful flower gardens has become a paradise for photographers, nature and soul lovers. with recycling projects. After Mr. Arsenault’s death, this wonderful work continued to be maintained by his family. Some pictures of the unique “village” made from glass bottles by Mr. Edouard T.Arsenault: Inspired by his daughter’s postcard, Edouard T.Arsenault built his own glass bottle architecture. All bottles must be cleaned and labels removed before construction work can begin. About 30,000 recycled glass bottles were used. In 1983, Arsenault completed his own pub. The “village” made of thousands of recycled glass bottles has become a tourist attraction.

Although the local government has announced that it will install railings to prevent people from approaching, this area is still a place that attracts many children to play. Previously, the government of Phushun city asserted that this strange architecture was built simply to adorn the urban beauty. Even to build the “Circle of Life”, city planners had to cancel 3 other works. Built in 2012, the “Circle of Life” architecture is about 153 meters high and is made from a giant 3,000-ton steel block. At night, the bracelet is lit with 12,000 LEDs. A viral video on Chinese social media shows children carefree climbing up and then sliding down excitedly from the curve of the “Circle of Life”. Although there are signs near this structure that prohibit visitors from approaching, children and parents still often come here to play. “It is difficult to prevent children from climbing, maybe the local government should install fences to prevent people from approaching”, “The budget should be used to build real slides, instead of building giant hoops this”, are 2 of the comments of Chinese netizens.

SoHo (short for South of Houston Street) is one of the richest neighborhoods in New York City, USA. SoHo is located in southern Manhattan, surrounded by NoHo, Little Italy, TriBeCa and South Village. According to Insider, around the 1960s, SoHo was mainly home to industrial parks, textile factories, and manufacturing factories. Then, when the factories and companies leave one by one. SoHo attracts artists who are looking for workspaces here. Most of the buildings in SoHo were used as a place of business and commerce for decades. Many cult brands, retailers are located in this area. If you go along some roads in SoHo, visitors will be overwhelmed by the luxury and splendor. SoHo’s history is reflected in iconic cobblestone streets. It dates from the 19th to 20th century and is interconnected through many zones. In 1990, rents in this area skyrocketed. Many visitors come here to enjoy a day of shopping, dine at Manhattan’s best restaurants or take a scenic walk. SoHo has plenty of space to display artworks. For example, The Drawing Center, a non-profit exhibition on Wooster Street, is a place for artists in SoHo. Martha Beck, curator of the Museum of Modern Art, founded The Drawing Center in 1977 as a place to interact and create creative spaces for local artists. Andrew Berman, executive director of the Greenwich Village Historic Preservation Association, calls SoHo “a historic gem with a unique architecture.” It captures the story of a city’s development from small town to the center of world culture and trade. With its existing advantages, SoHo is being proposed to be planned to create affordable real estate for the middle class. According to The Gothamist reported in October 2020, Bill de Blasio, the mayor of New York, said the city government is considering re-zoning SoHo. The New York City Planning Department plans to add 3,200 units to the neighborhood. Of which 800 units will be priced lower than the market price. Bringing affordable housing to the affluent is a typical New York strategy for repartitioning people with lower incomes, according to Insider. Will Thomas, board member for Open New York, the SoHo affordable housing group, sees it as a “historic opportunity”. “This will really change the unwritten rules surrounding the development in this city. In particular, during the pandemic, affordable housing is more essential than ever,” Thomas told. The Gothamist.

Heydar Aliyev Center is a complex located on a large area in the middle of the Azerbaijan capital Baku. Inside this monumental building are museums, exhibitors, and large auditoriums. Center for storing and displaying documents and artifacts about historical figures of Azerbaijan. Mr. Heydar Aliyev was formerly Deputy Prime Minister of the Soviet Union and President of the Republic of Azerbaijan from 1993-2003. The work was designed by architect Zaha Hadid. After becoming an independent state in 1991, Azerbaijan tried to escape the architectural influences of the former Soviet Union. Baku’s capital architecture is modernized in a western direction. Heydar Aliyev Center was built not only to honor the “national leader” of Azerbaijan but also to create a large cultural center for the whole country. Architectural features of the building are flexible and flexible, with folds that wrap all parts together. The areas inside the building are interconnected, but still have their own space. Building shape shows a spirit of optimism towards the future. The rear part of the building. With a new and modern design, Heydar Aliyev Center is an important highlight inside Baku city.

This work was designed by a Mexican architect – Javier Senosiain. Part of a sculpture park and part of a housing complex, about 10 rooms are rented out through Airbnb. The hotel has no doors (other than the main entrance), rooms are connected by winding tunnels and guests can climb the stairs from the snake mouth to enter. Each interior room is fully equipped with amenities, a dining area and a spacious bathroom. Round windows with side seats help visitors make the most of the beautiful outward view. There is an inner garden with all kinds of tropical plants and colorful glass windows. Senosiain completed this project in 1998, but it was not until 2015 that the owner of the site took over directly. This person said that every time they brought guests to visit, they uttered in amazement at what was in front of their eyes. Everyone thinks that this place is a perfect place for anyone who loves nature, tranquility, trees, architecture … “Inside this hotel is a botanical garden, a cave, a lake. This is a perfect place for small groups to meditate, write, meditate, yoga, walk, relax, ”said the owner of this hotel. Visitors to this place left a 4.92 rating out of a 5-point scale for cleanliness, location and value for money. “This place has surpassed all expectations,” said Natalie, who visited in February. It is like paradise. It feels special to be able to stay in a place like this. This is a once in a lifetime experience ”. Currently this place costs £ 228 per night (VND 7.2 million).

Urban experts and architects say that it is time for authorities and related units to discuss and find future architectural works that when it comes to the world, the world will immediately think of the city. HCM City. There are no works of a caliber for Ho Chi Minh City According to the task of adjusting the general planning of Ho Chi Minh City until 2040, with a vision to 2060 being built, the City Department of Planning and Economic Affairs said: Regarding the orientation, the city will study and propose areas to create highlights. bamboo. This architectural highlight will note the height, the horizon … to create a unique identity for the city in the future. On April 29, talking to PV, architect Khuong Van Muoi, former President of the Association of Architects of Ho Chi Minh City, said that the search for ideas and construction of prominent architectural works are typical a “problem” is difficult, although the city really wants such a project. “Not now, but for a long time, we have held many competitions to design bridges, roads, architectural works … to find such typical highlights, but there are no works of a caliber for Ho Chi Minh City. Actually in the world too, it is not the test that will achieve the desired results ”- Mr. Muoi information. According to Mr. Muoi, typical architectural highlight works must be symbolic for that locality. For example: the Sydney Opera House (the Seashell Theater) in Sydney City – Australia, the Netherlands has a windmill project … which has special significance for that locality, to mention it immediately. instantly. “Currently we are in desperate need of typical architectural highlights, which means that when talking about that project, we know Ho Chi Minh City” – Mr. Muoi said. This is not the first time that the search for architectural accents has been mentioned. In 2019, the Ho Chi Minh City Real Estate Association (HoREA) also raised the idea of ​​building a bridge over the sea connecting Can Gio District (Ho Chi Minh City) and Vung Tau City (Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province). Sharing about this dream, Mr. Le Hoang Chau, President of HoREA, said the association was the unit that came up with the idea of ​​the first sea-crossing bridge in the 2017 Can Gio Development Planning conference at the Department of Planning- KT City. This is considered an iconic project like the Golden Gate Bridge – Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco (USA). The work both addresses traffic needs and creates landscape for the area. The expert proposes to do prominent works of Ho Chi Minh City in Thu Thiem urban area. Photo: HOANG GIANG Time to look for a landmark project Talking to PV, architect Ngo Viet Nam Son said that if we look at the long-term until 2060, Ho Chi Minh City should have a high-tech landmark and use the “language” of the 21st century to show it. “We are having a project to develop Thu Duc City and in which there is the Thu Thiem center in Thu Duc City, the economic and financial center. In my opinion, the landmark project should be located in Thu Thiem and at least the highest in Southeast Asia or Asia ”- Mr. Son suggested. According to architect Ngo Viet Nam Son, referring to his experience when he joined the design and planning group of Shanghai East City, then Shanghai also raised the problem that there should be a prominent project. As for the bridge over the sea, Mr. Son said that it is difficult to be a typical project. As the Golden Gate Bridge (USA), it brings very high economic efficiency, greatly contributing to the development of the San Francisco Bay Area. The bridge over Can Gio sea does not reach such scale and significance. Raising his point of view, Dr. Pham Van Hung, Deputy Director of the Southern Sub-Institute of Transport Science and Technology, said that we must have a study of what is the cultural architecture of Ho Chi Minh City, urban characteristics of the city. How is Ho Chi Minh City. Then there is the idea of ​​building an iconic architecture. “Associations like Culture, Art, Architects… and experts, authorities should sit together to discuss to create a project that is a symbolic highlight for the city. We can discuss from now on so that 20-30 years later there will be such a big project ”- Mr. Hung said. According to Mr. Hung, it is time for Ho Chi Minh City to look for an architectural landmark in the future because we do not have such a convincing landmark project. Some prominent architectural works in the world Burj Khalifa Tower (Dubai Tower), this skyscraper is the tallest man-made structure in the world at the time of completion (2009), 829.8 m high. Sydney Opera House, located in Sydney Harbor – Australia, is one of the most remarkable buildings of the 20th century and is one of the most famous performing arts centers in the world. Eiffel Tower – France, built in 1889 in Paris, 324 m high, weighs 10,100 tons. This is the most popular tourist attraction in the world with more than 7 million people visiting each year. Empire State Building – USA, a skyscraper with a total height of 443 m, is a special highlight for the Manhattan skyline. The building is famous for its unique Art Deco design and is considered one of the cultural symbols of New York City.

Collaborating with the famous Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, Rolls-Royce has released a special Dawn version inspired by The Kita Tea House, a residence with unique architecture in Japan. The exterior of the car is finished in Silver Haze silver which can exhibit different shades depending on the viewing angle. Under direct sunlight, the car has a light copper color, similar to the color of the copper shields arranged outside The Kita building. Behind the car, the Rolls-Royce design team used Royal Walnut walnut panels with natural air vents to decorate the upper body. The interior of the car features luxurious leather, and the Selby Gray dashboard can change to Piano Black. Besides the changes in design as well as the use of materials to become more unique, the car has no upgrade in strength. Under the hood of the car is still a 6.6L twin-turbocharged V12 engine, with a maximum capacity of 563 horsepower, 820 Nm of torque. The special Rolls-Royce Dawn above will only be available to owners of the attic apartment of The Kita Tea House building. The price of this version has not been announced in detail. This super luxury convertible has a starting price of 356,500 USD in the US market.

Outdoor paving materials, necessarily anti-slip. In the design process, homeowners rarely pay attention to this issue, but only care about the functional needs, the form of the house. But to the construction stage – especially in the finishing stage; in connection with the procurement and use of materials; even though it is possible that a very clear and specific designation is given in the engineering design drawing; The owner still likes … to go to the material market to actually see, to choose materials for his house. The “conflict” between the designer and the owner about the choice and use of the material still occurs often. Architects have expertise and overview, choose the right materials; But sometimes the architect is too fond of his style, does not care to grasp the needs and psychology of the host. And the homeowner chooses materials according to the feelings, without the overall look. Many types of display materials are beautiful, but put into the work is not beautiful, or in particular a particular area is not suitable. In many cases, the materials are chosen by architects to beautify the house, but the owner is … warm and unsatisfied; and conversely, homeowners (arbitrarily) choose materials rarely in the opinion of architects. This is a professional job, but the new owner is the direct user of the project, related to those materials and the person… to spend money. Therefore, to have a common voice; then the architect must grasp, learn the needs, living habits and home psychology (with members); but the owner needs to listen to the advice of a specialist, avoid the type of “shopping” for the material, see something good, beautiful (at that time) and then pick up. The concept of beauty and the needs and aesthetic level of each person is different. Therefore, in order to choose the right materials and come to a common voice, in general, the experience of some architects is that – apart from the financial factor, it is necessary to adhere to some specialized principles. subject and each side also need to have an attitude of respect, “yield” to each other. Chandeliers are an important element in classical European architectural style. Suitable for use Materials used in architectural works, first of all, must be suitable for function; This is the most important principle. Each space, each function room, each type of structure and part of architecture has different positions and roles, it is necessary to have materials with suitable mechanical – physical – chemical properties. Floor tiles where water is available (courtyards, toilets) require slip resistance first, and then other issues such as patterns, colors …; garden and exterior materials must be resistant to natural conditions (rain, sun); materials and equipment in the bathroom must be water-resistant, high-moisture-resistant, and electrical safe; the cooking material must be heat resistant … Suitable for use space g Each space, each room in the house has its own specific function, for human activities living, living or working in it. In order to provide the correct functional effect, the materials need to be suitable as well. For example, the living room next to the garden on the ground floor needs airy, comfortable, close to nature, can use natural materials; Upstairs the common room provides closeness; the bedroom should be quiet and warm; music and entertainment rooms need an impression … In addition to the design in the functional space, the interior layout; Then the use of materials, equipment, materials in these spaces also contributes to creating the desired space. Suitable architectural style – interior Each house has an architectural style and interior, according to the will, needs of the owner with the advice of the architect; and designed in that direction by the architect. In order to create style, the role of the material and how it is used is very important. Each architectural – interior style requires the respective materials and the correct way of using them. Modern style has many new materials such as glass, steel, stainless steel …; Eastern classical style has a deep sound of brown wood with sophisticated details; The rustic folk style has the presence of natural materials such as bamboo, wood, stone … Natural stones, ceramic tiles, wood and trees create a rustic, close garden feel. Matching ratio Ratio is an important factor in architecture. Some spaces requiring use of materials are involved in this, especially tiled surfaces. The area of ​​a floor, the height of the walls, and the space of the room need the right proportions. The bathroom is usually small, so choose the moderate size ceramic tiles; should not be too big, if you calculate the parity the better. If using a large brick size, in addition to inconsistent proportions and visuals, it also causes wasteful damage due to much cutting. Some types of architectural parts are now pre-engineered with many sizes, for example, doors need to be based on the area, the height of the room, the space of the wall to choose the right size. Correlation in harmony with the surroundings A building is using many types of materials, in many spaces and spaces that are related to each other. In order to have a harmonious whole, this also needs to be noted. That relationship can be in itself in each function room, within the project; Or out in the garden, on the alley – the street. It is necessary to consider the relationship and surrounding landscape for material selection. For example, at present, there are many townhouses and apartments designed with living room space – living together with the kitchen – dining. The living room floor – common living room or parquet; and the tiled kitchen. These two materials have different origins, different properties coexist on the same ground; and so it is necessary to choose the appropriate species, which can “go together”. In general, the selection and use of materials are very important for architectural works. In a way, there is no such thing as a ugly or beautiful material. Bad or beautiful is whether it exists properly, in the right place in the project or not. Choosing the right materials, beautifying, correcting the space, the overall project. This requires both creativity, sophistication and designer’s experience; the harmony, the predestined relationship in the architect and the host’s relationship./.

Opened in the early 20th century, this is a famous dining destination for culinary devotees. This store is also the place where many tourists choose to buy traditional Russian souvenirs. The store was forced to close after more than 100 years in business due to a drop in visitors from the Covid-19 epidemic. This shop also attracts many visitors by its baroque architecture and luxurious interior. Muscovite Yelena Bakhtina shared with Reuters While shopping at Yeliseyevsky: “It is a symbol of the city. I have come here just to admire the beauty of the store.” Located on Tverskaya street through the center of Russian capital, the store used to have a steady flow of customers. However, the pandemic has caused a serious decline in visitors. Alexander Kanshin, an official from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, told local television about the reasons why the store’s shutdowns include legal issues and the changing consumer behavior of the people. The city government said the owner of the facility would be obliged to preserve the interior of Yeliseyevsky as an architectural work.

Coffee World Museum is located on Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Tan Loi Ward, City. Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak province. The project was inaugurated at the end of 2018, invested by a domestic corporation. The architecture of the project consists of 5 improvised curved houses connected to each other, inspired by the image of the long house of the Ede people and the communal roof of the Central Highlands. The complex is located in a spacious green campus. This is the first coffee museum in Vietnam, exhibiting and introducing about the history of the coffee industry as well as the coffee culture in the world. Shaped as a living museum, the Coffee World Museum offers visitors many interesting experiences in many spaces such as: exhibition space, exhibition space, library space, assembly space. workshop, place to enjoy coffee … All spaces form many layers of lang, interconnected flexibly in a spirit of “Living – open – interacting” in a large space, a coffee park. The wall in the hall displays pictures related to the construction process and its activities. As a living museum, since its inauguration, this place has held many events such as: The thematic exhibitions “Coffee & the return to the roots” (March 2020), “Coffee & the opening light of humanity “(June 2020),” Coffee & East-West interference “(September 2020),” Coffee – energy of the knowledge economy “(November 2020). Cultural events such as Ede Can Wine Contest, Ede and Batik Indonesian brocade culture exchange, Origami art, kite-flying festival … Natural light is exploited from the top of the roof and gable windows. The light slots lead like drawings of the plan. The exhibition space is open to activities about “Body – mind – mind” with the core values ​​of coffee spirit, broadening ideas, knowledge and vision. The main materials that make up the architectural spaces are bare concrete and wood; has a wild and rustic beauty, characterized by the Central Highlands. Along with the exhibition spaces related to coffee, the cultural image of the Central Highlands is also reproduced in the museum. The exhibits are displayed with a moderate density and a reasonable position, creating a sense of comfort for the viewer. At the exhibition space of coffee history and culture, visitors can learn more about the history and culture of coffee and the coffee industry, from growing and caring for, collecting and preserving coffee. processing, brewing and enjoying coffee. In 10,000 museum artifacts being kept and displayed, there are many artifacts dating back to ancient times, from the nineteenth century and early twentieth century; especially the agricultural tools used in the coffee processing process such as coffee sorting machines, coffee grinders, coffee roasters … since the time when there was no electricity, operated completely mechanically. Agricultural tools in the display “Coffee Gathering”. Common in the coffee areas with a reputation for quality and high value in the world are all grown coffee in the traditional way, harvested completely by hand without using machines. Selective hand picking is labor-intensive, but produces excellent coffee quality. The collection of coffee production and storage tools in the museum is extremely rich with a variety of machines … originating from many countries around the world. Photo: Coffee roaster – Material: Metal – Origin: Ethiopia. There are many types of machines serving the coffee production industry with different designs and operating principles. Photo: Coffee sorting machine. Origin: Germany; Year of manufacture: 1930. Coffee grinder. Origin: Germany; Year of manufacture: 1900. More than just a pure movement, this device is gracefully crafted in form and decorative details. The collection of jugs, kettles, brewing utensils and coffee containers is also extremely rich and interesting, with many materials such as metal, ceramic, porcelain, and glass. Many tools are exquisitely crafted as works of art and imbued with indigenous cultural imprints. Coffee jug. Origin: Brazil. The drawings on the vase are very meticulous and delicate. A corner of the kitchen processing coffee handcrafted by the Central Highlands. Coffee plants were brought to Vietnam by French missionaries in the mid-19th century and experimentally planted in some Northern and Central regions; Then, the French discovered that the Central Highlands was the land with the most suitable soil and climate for growing coffee. From the beginning of the 20th century until now, coffee has been a typical agricultural product of the Central Highlands. Overview of the World Museum of Coffee works./.

Amanda Keravel, female editor-in-chief of the French travel guidebook Routard , and Fran # ois Vey, author of the book on the Secrets of “Mrs. Dam Iron” (La Dame de fer) (follow La Tour Eiffel, Vérités et légendes, éditions Perrin . 2018), recounting 10 unknown anecdotes about the Eiffel Tower inaugurated on the occasion of the world exhibition in 1889. 1. The Eiffel Tower might have a different name The Eiffel Tower may have been called the Bonickhausen tower because engineer Gustave Eiffel, who was involved in the construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, was not born with the name we know it today. His family is of German origin, his birth name is Gustave Bonickhausen. “At first, Gustave Eiffel kept his German name. Then during the Franco-French War of 1870, this name made it difficult for his business, ”explained Fran # ois Vey. He submitted to the Government Council to change his surname and was approved in 1881, a few years before the design and construction of the tower. This is because it was later called the Eiffel Tower, not the Bonickhausen tower. 2. Gustave Eiffel did not create, design the Eiffel Tower, but bought the patents of the first inventors. History retains the name of Gustave Eiffel. But as Amanda Keravel said: “Gustave Eiffel was not the inventor of the tower”. Fran # ois Vey adds: “Surrounded by excellent engineers, he asked them to work on a project to prepare the World Exhibition in Paris in 1889. The engineers Maurice Koechlin and Émile Nouguier imagined this project and drew the first prototype. ” Then an architect, Stephen Sauvestre, came up with the figure we see today. Inspired by the project, Gustave Eiffel later acquired the patents of two engineers and persuaded all political and industrial circles to build the tower. He is also the funding provider for the project. That is why the name of this great industrialist and businessman was so famous in the political world at that time, used to name the tower. 3. When built, the Eiffel Tower was the tallest building in the world “Building the tallest tower in the world was an imaginary project for all the engineers back then,” explains Fran # ois Vey. When designing the Eiffel Tower, the goal was to build a tower that was 1,000 feet high, or about 300 meters. Therefore, for many years, the Eiffel Tower was the tallest tower in the world. “It was truly a technical feat at the time. Americans are very curious, even jealous. The American press loudly reported on the front page about the inauguration of the tower. Many American delegations came to see, ”said Fran # ois Vey. It was not until 1930 that the Eiffel Tower was dethroned by the Chrysler building in New York (319 meters) and the Empire State Building (381 meters). Today, many other towers are twice as tall as the Eiffel Tower, such as Taipei Tower (508 meters) or Burj Dubai Tower (828 meters). 4. The Eiffel Tower has repeatedly escaped destruction Amanda Keravel said: “When the construction is completed, the Eiffel Tower is just a sightseeing spot and has no other function. Hence the original contract is expected to demolish the tower ”. The concession was planned for 20 years from 1890. Therefore, in 1910, the tower was supposed to be dismantled. But Gustave Eiffel made a clear determination to keep the tower. Fran # ois Vey added: “For most of his life, Gustave Eiffel struggled to extend the franchise”. In the end, the concession was extended several times. And then, the public’s admiration as well as the various uses of the Eiffel Tower for new technologies made it indispensable. Today, no one imagined the Eiffel Tower would be dismantled. 5. Utilized and occupied by the Germans, the Eiffel Tower played a major role in the two world wars In its entire history, the Eiffel Tower was only closed to the public three times: during the Coronavirus 2020 pandemic, and during the World Wars of 1914-1918 and 1939-1945. Fran # ois Vey explains: “In 1914, the French army used the Eiffel Tower as a listening center for German radio stations”. The gathered information enabled the French to identify a decisive attack point for the battle of La Marne. During World War II, Germans occupied the Eiffel Tower to place the antenna at the top of the tower. Released in 1944, the Eiffel Tower was used by the US military as a place for soldiers to relax: a nightclub formed on the first floor. The tower was only handed over to France in 1946. In addition to the above conflicts, the tower is also used for many military experiments. A building reminiscent of this “military” past. “A bongke is built at the foot of the tower. Today, it is used as the mechanical storage of the engine system. It is also used to transport food to the Eiffel Tower restaurants. Since the restaurants are relatively small, some dishes are prepared in this bongke, “said Amanda Keravel. 6. The Eiffel Tower played an important role in the development of television Thanks to the Eiffel Tower, French people were able to watch the Queen’s coronation in 1953. “The antenna helps to record from England and broadcast in France,” Amanda Keravel said. This anecdote illustrates the importance of the Eiffel Tower to the telecommunications industry. Throughout history, antennas placed on top of the Eiffel Tower have been used for many experiments in wave propagation. Fran # ois Vey adds: “In 1903, the first wireless telegraph experiments were carried out on the tower. The Eiffel Tower is also used for radio and is currently broadcasting terrestrial digital television in Paris. 7. A scammer pretended to sell the Eiffel Tower before fleeing with the proceeds In 1925, a crook sold the Eiffel Tower, although never owned it. Amanda Keravel said: “Victor Lustig had read an article explaining that it was very expensive to repair the tower. From there Victor came up with the idea of ​​pretending that it was for sale. This name sent to several scrap dealers with an offer to sell the tower to the highest bidder, and made it clear that it was necessary to keep the project a secret until the sale is complete. “. A scrap dealer fell into the trap and signed a check of great value. And then, Victor ran away with the money he wiped. “The victim was so embarrassed that he never sued,” reported the editor-in-chief of the French travel guide Routard. 8. The Eiffel Tower has never been brown and 3 paint colors are still used When looking at the Eiffel Tower, you can only see one color throughout the tower. However, this is only an optical effect! “Gustave Eiffel devised a technique: in order for the colors to appear uniform from below, three colors had to be used. Darker colors below and lighter colors above, ”revealed Amanda Keravel. This trick is still used until now. However, the tower is not always brown. “The Eiffel Tower is painted and repainted regularly. Between the original color and the color today, nearly 12 different official colors are used, including sepia, brown, ocher and beige ”, said Fran # ois Vey. 9. It shrinks in winter and moves in summer Like all tall buildings, the Eiffel Tower is quite sensitive to the environment. The low winter temperatures can cause it to shrink from 4 cm to 8 cm. During the hot summer months, metal moves the tower. In fact, iron is subjected to an expansion force that causes the tower to grow a few centimeters larger and may cause the tower to tilt a bit. If the sun heats one side, the tower can tilt to the other a few centimeters. In contrast, the tower is insensitive to wind. The reason is simple: “Its construction allows the wind to blow through”, emphasizes Fran # ois Vey. 10. From now to 2024, the Eiffel Tower will have a new face In 2024, the Eiffel Tower will become the center of attention of the world when the Olympic Games take place in France. “This is also the symbol used for the first Paris logo in 2024,” said Fran # ois Vey. A modernization plan is underway for the neighborhood. Many embellishments are planned to facilitate promenade. The Big Park Trocadéro will be connected to the Eiffel Tower. Currently, these two buildings are separated by a road. Many information kiosks and food stalls will be placed on the promenade and in the new gardens around the Eiffel Tower, enough to give a new look to this “Iron Dress Lady”, over 130 years old.

Prince Le Cong Phuoc (1895-1950), was born in the village of Article Hoa, Chau Thanh district, My Tho province (now in Ward 3, My Tho City, Tien Giang). He was the son of Governor Le Cong Sung, a wealthy man in My Tho province. He is also famous for being a liberal, so he is also known as Bach Cong Tu. The young prince’s image is displayed in the house. Bach Prince As the 4th son of Governor Le Cong Sung, he was loved and pampered by his father from the very beginning. In 1990, he studied abroad in France and was named Geogre Phuoc. During a trip to France to attend the fair in 1909, Governor Le Cong Sung brought Bach Prince to study here in the hope that he could absorb knowledge and civilization from the West, study his talent to make his glory. family. Since then, Bach Prince also known as Geogre Phuoc. What made Governor Le Sung Cong unbelievable was that this study abroad trip opened a period of forgetfulness for his son’s days. The first photo of the house on display in the present house has been restored. Bach duc is a passionate reformist. In 1926, he joined forces with Nguyen Ngoc Cuong (the father of the artist Kim Cuong) to set up a singing troupe of Phuoc Cuong. This was a large-scale singing troupe of Cochinchina at that time, gathering many famous double diggers such as Nam Phê, Tam Danh, Tam Cuoc … The song that lasted for a year was disbanded. In 1929, he built the Cai Luong theater, set up Huynh Ky theater. This was a large-scale Cai Luong singing troupe in the mainland of Nam Ky province at that time with the participation of many famous double diggers such as: Phung Ha, Ba Van, Nam Phia, Tam Du, Nam Thien, Ba Thau, Ba. Dong, Nine Mom, Five Masterpieces, Two Su, Two Women, Tu Be, Tu Hélènne … In which, the famous actress Phung Ha is the wife of the peacock. The image of Huynh Ky singing bag is kept in the house. People’s artist Phung Ha is the main actress of Huynh Ky burden, also one of the wives of Prince Bach. Huynh Ky singing not only left a mark in the hearts of people in the river region, but also attracted Saigon audiences. In addition to touring, Huynh Ky’s singing bag also contributes many good deeds to localities in difficulty. By 1930, due to the impact of the economic crisis, many burdens were forced to disband, including the Huynh Ky singing troupe. In 1935, he re-established the singing troupe but failed to resonate. Therefore, he dissolved the singing burden, ending his career under reformed salary. At the end of May 1950, he died and was buried in Thanh Khiet hamlet, An Thanh Thuy commune, Cho Gao district, Tien Giang province. Bach Cong Tu House was built by Le Cong Phuoc in the period 1925-1926 in the form of a villa with European Roman architecture – a typical artistic work of rich families in the early twentieth century. . The main hall of the house of Bach Prince. The house has an area of ​​322 m2, located in My Chanh village, Kien Huong district, Dinh Tuong province (now No. 62, Dinh Bo Linh street, ward 3, My Tho city, Tien Giang province). The house was built with walls, reinforced concrete columns, a brick background of 20 cm x 7 cm x 15 cm, and covered with stone leather. The floor is 40 cm high above the ground, lined with final tiles of 20 cm x 20 cm. The wall is 20 cm thick, the binder was formerly with the cellar. The outer surface of the wall is covered with lime-coated cement. The roof of the house is covered with fish-scale tiles, consisting of 8 roofs. On the roof, decorated with a tupa shape and 8 roof banks are attached with cement pigeons. The roof support is a recessed concrete column system. The system of trusses, skewers and trusses of the house is made of wood. All the columns are covered with embossed patterns. Carvings on the main door frames of the house. On the main door, the door is made of wood embossed with conifers, but phoenix and rose are very unique. The left lids of the door touch the rose and the dragon’s head. The right eyelet touches a very delicate rooster, cornflower, chrysanthemum, and squirrel birds. Carvings on a window frame in a room. Above the wooden door lids are beautiful cement embossed patterns. The lobby ceiling is made of plaster covered with flowers and a copper wire painted with copper. Two walls at the front of the hall are decorated with 4 frescoes. In 2016, Tien Giang province had a decision to rank the White Prince’s house as a provincial cultural-historical relic. The Department of Culture and Sports of the province tried to buy back items such as tables, chairs, chandeliers, couches … at the same time as him to decorate the house and open the door for visitors to visit. The suitcase that Bach Duc used to use. Coins and coins are collected in many countries around the world. A corner in the room next to the main hall of the house. Decorative items in room of the house. The mirror is placed under the image of the people’s artist Phung Ha. An oil lamp with a sophisticated pattern. The house has 6 rooms, each room is a separate living space of the Prince. The bicycle is also one of the items on display in the house. The cupboard is displayed in the cabinet in the main hall. The bed was used by Bach Prince. Telephone, ceramic vase … and many other items in the house are the things that Bach Duc used to collect. Image of Bach Prince when he was old. After many times of restoration, Bach Cong Tu house still retains its value and is one of the ancient houses with beautiful and unique architecture in the land of My Tho, Tien Giang, becoming an interesting and attractive destination. attract tourists near and far.

Chinese officials can not stand the “monstrous, deformed” architecture.

This announcement caused widespread online discussion of some of China’s most notorious cities with works described as “monstrous”, “deformed”.

“The construction of super-tall buildings over 500 meters high should be strictly restricted and the construction of ‘ugly’ buildings is strictly forbidden,” the announcement dated April 8 said.

With the rapid rate of urbanization in China, skyscrapers, landmarks and tourist attractions have sprung up across the country over the past three decades. Although the announcement did not give a clear definition of what constitutes an “ugly” building, the “no ugly building” hashtag went viral on the Weibo microblogging platform, attracting more than 170 million visitors. view as of Thursday afternoon.

On Chinese social networks, users have shared photos of the bewildering architecture at home. In the comment section under a post on related media, thousands of Weibo users criticized China’s ugliest buildings, many of whom nominated the Tam Ha Thien Tu Hotel in northern Henan province. North. The 10-storey hotel, famously designed with the image of three giant Chinese gods standing side by side, is said to hold the Guinness World Record as the largest “iconic building”.

Another blacklisted structure is the Flying Kiss, a major sightseeing destination in southwestern China. Tourists can pay to go up the “crow’s nest” arranged high above, in the hands of a pair of giant rotating statues placed on a cliff, when two “crow’s nests” meet at the nearest point, du Guests on two crows nests can “kiss”.

Flying kiss in Chongqing.

A teapot-shaped structure in the mountains near Tuan Nghia, Guizhou Province

Tam Ha Thien Tu Hotel in Lang Phuong, Hebei Province

Crab Culture Museum in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province.

Wine cultural landscape in Ha Tri, Choang ethnic autonomous region of Guangxi.

Guangzhou To Na Opera House in Guangdong Province.

One Weibo user wrote: “I realized that aesthetic evaluation is too subjective to have a clear definition of ugly buildings, but these structures are too ridiculous. We don’t even need a benchmark for people to see what’s too ugly. ”

Since 2010, China’s architectural website Archcy.com has held a contest “Top 10 Ugly Ugly Buildings”, with a poll and second round evaluation conducted by experts. The “winning structures” include crab-shaped public venues, teapots and bottles of wine, as well as the Thien Tu Hotel and the Flying Kiss.

“Architecture is an abstract art, but some buildings use this enormous size to simulate animals and people, which is discouraged because of the professionalism and aesthetics,” Dong Di, says associate professor of architecture at Dong Jin University in Shanghai.

The rationale behind such designs, he says, can be complex. Sometimes, developers are looking for what’s most eye-catching; in other cases, they simply have poor taste.

“Architectural designs are usually formed by a very large group,” said Dong. “The final shape can change depending on who drives the project – the designer, the owner of the property, or the government.”

Many cities in China have had their own nicknames for the extreme looks of some quirky buildings. Shanghai’s tallest buildings such as the Shanghai World Financial Center, the Shanghai Tower and the Jin Mao Tower – are collectively known as the “three-course kitchen set” because they resemble an egg beater, one open the bottle cap and a syringe.

The headquarters of China Central Television Station in Beijing (CCTV) is nicknamed da kucha, or “big underwear” because of its angular arch.

Front of Thai Hoa Palace. Photo: Ngoc Van

Previously, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism received the report of the People’s Committee of TT-Hue province, including records and minutes of synthesizing opinions on the conservation and restoration plan of Thai Hoa electrical relic.

The overall conservation of the most “special” temple in Hue has been agreed upon by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Photo: Ngoc Van

Through consideration, this agreement includes relevant contents such as: preserving and repairing Thai Hoa wooden frame, roof system, foundation and wall; preserving, repairing and restoring decorative components and interior works; repair, reinforce, and adjust the electric campus ground yard, handrail and earth-retaining wall system; embellish gardens, small landscape, technical infrastructure system.

The agreement has notes, thereby emphasizing the implementation of preservation measures for wood structures in good condition, reinforcement and restoration for partially damaged wood structures; Only limited replacement for completely damaged wood structures.

Inside the special temple is a throne for the king. Photo: Ngoc Van

In addition, select and specify in the profile some old and old wood structures (such as columns, beams …) with painted paint that is still quite intact in color to preserve and model when painting to restore structures , the wood architecture part of the work; calculating, selecting, and specifically proposing the color of the restored paint, ensuring to minimize the need to re-paint the old painted structures, dragon-decorated wooden doors, and wooden ceilings. decorate; specify the type of coating material and the painting process to restore.

With the solution to renovate the courtyard of the dynasty, the memorandum of agreement notes to supplement the principle that the stones are replaced by paving the yard to ensure the same material, harmony in color with the surrounding old stones. Photo: Ngoc Van

The agreement also raises that, during the project implementation, you must be very careful in the preservation and repair of the carved decorative pieces with patterns, letters, these details must be kept intact. in terms of color and shape. Continue to collect documents to supplement the scientific basis for the restoration of flower-tiled floors in the two gable spaces …

The roof of the electric house is severely damaged by storms in 2020. Photo: Vo Ngoc Thanh

With the solution to renovate the courtyard of the dynasty, supplement the principle that the stones are replaced by paving the yard to ensure the same material, harmony in color with the surrounding old stones; repair, reinforce, and preserve to the utmost the old balustrades that are still usable; reuse materials of the balustrade that has been damaged; clarifying more solutions to organize the planting of trees, miniatures of the electric courtyard garden area on the basis of researching historical documents.

The roof of the electric house roof is seriously degraded, the damaged roof must be reinforced with corrugated iron. Photo: Ngoc Van

According to historical and scientific documents, Thai Hoa Palace is the most important architectural work in the Royal Palace of the Nguyen Dynasty. This is the place where the great ceremonies and dynasty meetings took place with the participation of the king, prince, the prince, and the princes.

Thai Hoa palace name is derived from Kinh Dich. The word “Hoa” means harmony, harmony, “Thai Hoa” is the yin and yang Qi which is harmonious with each other. King of the world needs to keep a good harmony between yin and yang, erection and needs to be useful for all things.

Construction was completed in February 1805 and completed in October 1805.

Initially, Thai Hoa electricity was located about 45 meters northwest of the current location. In March 1833, when adjusting the planning and completing the architectural system in the Citadel, King Minh Mang moved Thai Hoa Palace to the South, building a more massive and magnificent building.

The electric wall is broken and cracked Dragon head-shaped wooden structures are supported by specialized iron bars. Photo: Ngoc Van

After 22 times of restoration, due to time factors and serious weather effects, especially the stormy storm at the end of 2020, the special relic of Thai Hoa electricity has deteriorated seriously, some components. Wood has rotted, not guaranteed safety

Therefore, investment in restoration and embellishment of the works is very urgent.

“Beautiful scenery in the West / Giving out to each other with me / Me / Remembering the sixth day of March / Eating with coffee at the Western pagoda”. These verses have imprinted on the souls of many people of Doai. Over time, with a lot of livelihoods, but every month of the third lunar month, when rice flowers are red in one corner of the sky, people eagerly await the Western pagoda festival.

Tay Phuong Pagoda is famous not only in the ancient times through legend and history, it is also famous in the enchanting landscape, because it is located on the top of Cau Lau mountain, suddenly in the middle of the fertile plain, with mountains and mountains. rivers, water are associated with the concept of oriental feng shui. The West is also famous for its set of golden-painted vermilion wooden worshiping statues, which can be considered as the most crowded Buddhist temple in the temples in Vietnam with outstanding and outstanding value for wooden statues, recognized as Treasures. Country 2013.

Tay Phuong Pagoda is usually held on March 6 of the lunar calendar every year.

The current Tay Phuong pagoda is a group of monads, including the following categories: Tam Quan Lower, Tam Quan Thuong, Son Than Temple, Tien Duong, Trung Duong, Upper Palace, Ancestral House, Mau House and Guest House.

From the lower three mandarins sent up 247 new laterite steps to Tam Quan Thuong. Son Than Temple is located on the left side of the pagoda, separate from the main temple area. This is a plaintiff that both plays a role as a place to worship the god of the mountain and Duc Ong church, with a modest area with traditional tiled wood architecture. Main Temple is the main item of all Western bliss. The pagoda is located on the top of Cau Lau mountain, has a public (I) architectural structure, including the buildings of Tien Duong, Trung Duong and Upper Palace. All three have a wooden frame structure of a match-pile style, two floors and eight roofs. Both roof floors are in the style of “blade of the roof”, between the two floors is a match neck covered by puzzle boards. The front street and the upper house were 5 compartments, 2 wings with 6 feet for the roof, and the Middle Road was shortened horizontally, only 3 rooms with 2 wings, 4 feet for truss, but with a high roof.

Tay Phuong Pagoda, or the word “Sung Phuc Tu” is a relic of an artistic architecture, located on the territory of Thach Xa commune, Thach That district, about 40 km from the center of Hanoi city to the west.

Legend has it that the birth of the temple was associated with the spread of Buddhism into Vietnam. A few centuries later, the story is tilted in a different direction, associated with the character Cao Bien – Tang Dynasty porcelain of the Tang dynasty (864 – 868) who once ruled An Nam and came here to build a religious architecture, with the intention of blocking this country.

The match stock in Tien Duong and Thuong Dien has the same size and height of 1m, while in Trung Duong is larger in size, 1.40m high. Because Cổêm is so taller, so although the roofs of all three buildings are the same height, the upper roof of the middle court is significantly superior, accordingly, in the overall view of the pagoda, we can see that the Middle Road is much higher. The front of the front of the street is lined with wooden doors and tables in the three nave, the two sides are built with bricks, only without plastering, is the language of the outer wall, representing all three plaintiffs.

Tay Phuong main pagoda still has a lot of specialties about wooden frame structures, roof ships, roof sets, and decorative themes on wooden architecture. In order to fully feel the beauty of the temple in general, the main temple architecture in particular, certainly not a single article is exhausted, hope visitors from all over the world, pilgrims come to admire the new place. All the beauty of this item.

People take measures to prevent epidemics when they visit the pagoda.

All wooden details in the temple are exquisitely carved. The traps, the paintings, the armpits, the dragon planks … all have carved familiar Vietnamese decorative themes: mulberry leaves, lotus leaves, lotus flowers, chrysanthemums, dragons, phoenixes, tiger cubs. … very lively, created under the hands of talented carpenters of carpenters in the area of ​​Tong Nua, the traditional village of Chang Son – the oldest and famous carpentry village of Doai.

Tay Phuong Pagoda is a unique first-class architecture in the temples in Vietnam, with a combination of traditional architectural style and natural habitat. For that reason, in 2014, the Government recognized this temple as a special National Monument of artistic architectural value.

The relic management board has deployed a separate scenario for epidemic prevention, so the number of visitors from all over the world to visit and worship the Buddha is very crowded.

This year, due to the complicated evolution of the Covid-19 epidemic, the People’s Committee of Thach That district did not hold the festival as usual. However, from March 13, 2021, Tay Phuong Pagoda was opened to welcome tourists from all over the world to visit after the closing time to prevent the Covid-19 epidemic. Thach That District People’s Committee, Monuments Management Board has deployed a separate scenario for epidemic prevention with many synchronous solutions, so the number of visitors from all directions to visit and worship Buddha is very crowded.

The people who come to the temple are not just “happy children, happy old people,” but also come with their spiritual and respectful wishes. Along with the measures of the authorities and local authorities, the National Monuments Management Board, Specially Western Pagoda, calls on visitors to fully comply with the regulations on prevention and fighting against the Covid-19 of the central government. and Hanoi city, strictly abide by the message “5K” of the Ministry of Health to maintain the achievements of epidemic prevention and control, to meet the people’s spiritual needs and legitimate beliefs.