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