CONTEMPORARY VIETNAMESE ARCHITECTURE: THE INTERSECTION OF EASTERN IDENTITY AND MODERN THINKING

Abstract

This article analyzes the relationship between Eastern cultural identity and modern thinking in contemporary Vietnamese architecture through five representative projects in major urban areas. Applying a theoretical framework that includes Critical Regionalism (Frampton, 1983), cultural expression in architecture (Rapoport, 2005), and modern design thinking, the study employs a qualitative analysis method, comparing data on spatial organization, materials, and symbolism. The results show that all the projects demonstrate a creative fusion of tradition and modernity, with architects acting as cultural translators. The article contributes a new approach to shaping urban architectural trends that are both rich in identity and responsive to the demands of modern development.