Foster + Partners
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a seven-storey podium building containing conference facilities, luxury shops, cafes and restaurants and topped by roof top gardens. the taller tower, at 68-storeys, will provide an energy-efficient new headquarters for vietinbank, one of vietnam’s largest banking groups. the second, 48-storey tower will house a five-star hotel, spa and serviced apartments.
The scheme has a progressive environmental agenda and is designed to mitigate the effects of the area’s high levels of humidity using a low-energy, desiccant wheel. the system draws in humidity,separating the water from the atmosphere and exhaling hot, dry air, which can then be cooled by ground water and released back into the buildings. this is the first time this technology has been applied in the region on such a large scale. a serrated facade, made up of projecting fins at 4.5-metre intervals, provides both shade and a unit of measurement for cellular offices around the perimeter of the floor plate.
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The people
Architects: Foster + Partners
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Images: © Courtesy of Foster + Partners
