ICE architects + trinity and associates: DC6

‘DC6’ by ICE architects + trinity and associates, ho chi minh, vietnam images courtesy of ICE architects

international studio, ICE architects has partnered with trinity and associates to design ‘DC6’, a proposal for a multi-use development near ho chi minh, vietnam. the design, which was awarded second prize for its entry in an international competition, incorporates time share units, residential apartments, serviced apartments and commercial programs in a 330,000 square meter facility.

looking down between two towers

in response to the high density demands of the site, the design aims to create an iconic urban resort that transforms the large, solid volumes into a dynamic, fluid configuration. shifting towers move around the site and pull away from each other at important angles to ensure optimized views from every apartment and  provide increased levels of privacy.

looking up to where two towers converge

the towers are supported by a street-level podium, which incorporates resort facilities, shopping and food and beverage outlets. a richly landscaped garden surrounds the base of the structure, merging environments and providing spaces that slowly transition from inside to outside, resort to beach.

aerial view

view at night

site context

site map

(from left to right) six towers with maximum exposure to the ocean and downtown, connect the towers to create larger penthouses and garden units, diagram of final design

(from left to right) diagram of core, diagram of structure, diagram of final product