International project
Re-ainbow
ARCHITECTS: H&P Architects
LEAD ARCHITECTS: Doan Thanh Ha & Tran Ngoc Phuong
LOCATION: Duc Tho, Ha Tinh Province, Vietnam
TEAM: Chu Kim Thinh, Chu Van Dong, Nguyen Hai Hue,
Hoang Huu Nam
CONSTRUCTION: H&P Architects and volunteers
PHOTOGRAPHER: Doan Thanh Ha
and respond to climate change via re-use of waste items and efficient use of energy.
A collection and reuse of a variety of old/broken construction materials such as
scaffolding steel pipes, sheet metals, bricks, ashlars, bathroom ware, tables and chairs,
with the local people’s involvement in manual construction are proposed in order
to create a structure secure enough to stand heavy storms. Ventilation and natural
lighting are also dealt with efficiently. Solar energy is converted into electricity for
lighting facilities and heating water for daily use. Rain water and used water are also
utilized.
Re-ainbow reflects the image of a rainbow as to the inspiration of various colors
emphasizing the equal value of each. It is, at the same time, intended to improve social
awareness of the diversity in identity and the legitimacy of the pursuit of equality of
each individual in the society in shaping and developing a new rural model in Vietnam
currently. AD
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