A meeting was recently held in Da Nang to assess entries for contests to design architectural plans for the expansion of the existing APEC Park, and for upgrading facilities at 42 and 44 Bach Dang, and 31 Tran Phu, into the Museum of Da Nang.

In his remarks at the event, municipal People’s Committee Vice Chairman Dang Viet Dung highly praised the organisers for their great efforts in carefully preparing for the contests which have drawn much attention from both domestic and foreign design consultants.

He also spoke highly entrants for their sense of responsibility to ensure the progress of the contests and to create high-quality entries.

Mr Dung highlighted the significance of the expansion and upgrading work in promoting the city’s economic, cultural and urban development.

A contest to design architectural plans for upgrading the existing facilities at 42 and 44 Bach Dang, and 31 Tran Phu, into the Museum of Da Nang has attracted 16 8 design consultancy units in total.

Entries were on display on the 1^st floor lobby of the Da Nang Administration Centre from 2 - 8 June.

According to the contests’ organisers, the evaluation of entries is based on main criteria such as planning, architecture, technical and economic solutions and the presentation.

Below are some impressive architectural designs for the expansion of the existing APEC Park, and for the upgrade of facilities at 42 and 44 Bach Dang, and 31 Tran Phu, into the Museum of Da Nang:

A semi-floating project to meet the demand for exhibition and parking solutions at the existing APEC Park expansion project

A solution to preserve the old architecture, and integrate modern display plans with digital technology and traditional display area receiving high appreciation from the contest’s judges.

Another solution highlighting the importance of giving a new look to the Museum of Da Nang in order to create a closer link with the Dien Hai Citadel

A green area at the expanded APEC Park aims to create a special highlight to the landscape at the western side of the Han River associated with the Rong (Dragon) Bridge and the Museum of Cham Sculpture.