Award Ceremony for the Design Competition 'Wooden Houses - Essence of Japanese Architecture

On July 1, 2023, Aureole Construction Software Development Inc. (ACSD) collaborated with the Faculty of Architecture and Interior Design of Van Lang University to organize an award ceremony for the design competition with the theme "Wooden House – Essence of Japanese Architecture."

Building on the success of the "Wooden House - Essence of Japanese Architecture" workshop held in May 2023, on July 1, 2023, Aureole Construction Software Development Inc. (ACSD) collaborated with the Faculty of Architecture and Interior Design of Van Lang University to organize the award ceremony for the design competition with the theme "Wooden House - Essence of Japanese Architecture".

The ceremony was attended by: Mr. Miura Shuei, Chairman of the Board of ACSD Vietnam; Mr. Kazuno Hiroyoshi, General Director of ACSD Vietnam; Mr. Dao Nguyen Vuong, Head of the Image Solutions Department; Mrs. Pham Hong Van, Head of the Technical Department; Mrs. Nguyen Thi My Dung, Head of the Wooden House Design Department; Mr. Tang Anh Thoi, Head of the Wooden House Design Team;  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi My Dieu, President of Van Lang University; Dr. Arch. Do Phu Hung, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture; MSc. Arch. Nguyen Bao Tuan, Head of the Department of Engineering of the Faculty of Architecture.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi My Dieu, President of Van Lang University, delivered the opening speech at the ceremony: “In recent years, Van Lang University has been strengthening its connections and collaborations with domestic and international partners across various fields. Collaborating with ACSD Vietnam to organize a design competition allows students in the fields of Architecture and Interior Design to gain valuable experience and showcase their knowledge and abilities. It is hoped that through these experiences, students can understand what knowledge and skills they need to  invest in for further development.”

Mr. Miura Shuei - Chairman of the Board of ACSD Vietnam, shared: "The design competition with the theme 'Wooden House - Essence of Japanese Architecture’ is a great challenge for the students, but I believe they will learn a lot of valuable lessons by participating in this competition. I, too, was once an architecture student, and it has been a long time since I participated in such an interesting workshop and design competition for students like this. I hope this will serve as a foundation for both institutions to connect and develop many more projects in the future."

The design competition with the theme "Wooden House - Essence of Japanese Architecture" offers students the opportunity to experience creating their own ideas and designing a two-story wooden house for a young couple without children, located in the suburbs of Tokyo. Students have nearly a week to complete the project, which includes architectural drawings, exterior perspectives, and interior perspectives of the living room.

According to Japanese belief, wood is considered a natural material that brings a rustic and elegant feeling while still being warm and cozy. Japanese people embrace simplicity and prefer to live close to nature. The warm and subdued color tones of wooden houses and wooden interiors provide homeowners with a sense of harmony with nature. Japanese architecture, especially in traditional houses, exhibits distinctive features. Japanese wooden houses are known for their elegance, modernity, and high practical value, making them a subject of study in many countries around the world.

With the participation of 35 students divided into 10 teams, the overall awards for the competition were announced:

First Prize: Team 02

• Nguyen Le Minh Long - Architecture, Course 24
• Tran Thi Nam Phuong - Architecture, Course 24
• Nguyen Ngo Truc Ly - Architecture, Course 24

Second Prize: Team 10 & Team 04

Team 10:

• Tran Nguyen Bao Hung - Architecture, Course 25
• Bui Phuong Nam - Architecture, Course 25

Team 04:

• Phan Thi Hong Sinh - Architecture, Course 25
• Truong Van Hieu - Architecture, Course 25
• Nguyen Anh Tuan - Architecture, Course 25

Third Prize: Team 07, 05, 11 and 06

Team 07

• Pham Tran Trang Anh - Interior Design, Course 26
• Tran Thao Nhien - Interior Design, Course 26
• Pham Hoang Phi - Interior Design, Course 26

Team 05

• Nguyen Le Thien Bao - Architecture, Course 27
• Phan Le Dat Bao - Architecture, Course 27
• Pho Hau Tam Bao - Architecture, Course 27
• Vo Minh Chien Bao - Architecture, Course 27
• Mai Thi Hanh Nguyen Bao - Architecture, Course 27

Team 11

• Tran Anh Thu - Architecture, Course 25
• Tran Huynh Minh Quoc - Architecture, Course 25
• Tran Nguyen Diem Quynh - Architecture, Course 25

Team 06

• Tu Anh Truong - Architecture, Course 26
• Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang - Architecture, Course 26
• Nguyen Thi Long Quynh - Architecture, Course 26

Consolation Prize: Team 12,  01 and 09

Team 12

• Le Nhat Nam - Architecture, Course 25
• Do Ngoc Bao Tran - Architecture, Course 25
• Dinh Le Huynh - Architecture, Course 26
• Nguyen Sy Kien - Architecture, Course 28
• Huynh Dam Vinh Hung - Architecture, Course 28

Team 01

• Bui Nguyen Huu Khang - Architecture, Course 26
• Bui Ngoc Thinh - Architecture, Course 25
• Ho Dieu Linh - Architecture, Course 25
• Huynh Ngoc My Phuong - Architecture, Course 25
• Nguyen Ngo Truc Quynh - Architecture, Course 27
• Huynh Ngoc Truc Anh - Architecture, Course 27

Team 09

• Nguyen Van Anh - Architecture, Course 27
• Duong Minh Quang - Architecture, Course 27

Hopefully, through the competition, the students majoring in Architecture have gained additional experiences and knowledge to enrich their learning journey for their future career paths.

News: Thien Phuc
Photos: Minh Tri