The Dong Hiep Cultural Park Project

Hoi An is one of the few ancient towns in Southeast Asia with architecture, lifestyle and culture well preserved with heritage from many centuries ago and remain till today, despite changing times and challenging weather of central Vietnam.
The park is located at an important position in terms of geography and even feng shui, where both rivers meet. The elders and cultural experts even call it 'the tip of the ancient town'.
The houses in the park were constructed based on structures of Hoi An's ancient houses, which are mostly wooden-built, with roofs protruding out closer to the street, and yards located between blocks filled with greenery.
Studying the cultivation structures that local farmers built with bamboo, the architects suggest the rest of the park to be constructed of geometric bamboo work, creating patterns that harmonize with nature and the central man-made structure: Hoi An Lune Center.
The color pallete of the park carries hues from the ancient town: terracotta-red roof tiles, ochre-yellow wall, shades of brown wood, shades of green and yellow from various breeds of bamboo. Brick, wood, clay, stones, etc. All elements with material rooted in nature mixed together to create structures so humble, yet exuding a timeless charm, an atmosphere where nature and generations of man, with their abundant cultures shall harmonize.
Functional spaces within the park: One dome-shaped big top functioning as a performing complex, facilitating theatrical genres from traditional to contemporary - the park's iconic attraction. The central square bears patterns of the bronze drum, a symbol of Vietnam's culture and heritage, and its open space welcomes communal activities, artistic and cultural exchanges. Two food courts cover an area of 324 m2. And Hoai river-view garden welcomes guests from Hoi An to Dong Hiep Island to rest and enjoy the arts.

September 2025