Vietnam is undergoing a structural transformation in its public administration, with a strong emphasis on institutional reform and spatial reorganization. Our project in Khanh Hoa serves as a national pilot, introducing new models of workspace design and human resource management. By rethinking the physical environment of governance, the project contributes to a broader effort of streamlining departments, optimizing workflows, and cultivating a more scientific and sustainable administrative system. This process has actively engaged experts in public management as well as local stakeholders, reflecting a growing civic interest in modern, efficient government institutions.

More than a technological milestone, the building embodies Vietnam’s cultural landscape and spatial traditions. Its massing draws from the western mountain range and opens toward the eastern sea, echoing ancient site-planning philosophies grounded in Eastern cosmology. The curvilinear roofline, inspired by regional vernacular architecture, traces the contour of the mountains while reflecting on the sea. This integration of advanced environmental systems and cultural symbolism resists the placelessness often seen in globalized architecture—particularly in coastal cities like Nha Trang, shaped by centuries of maritime trade and exchange.

Urbanistically, the building introduces a new East–West civic axis aligned with the Nha Trang coastline. This orientation captures prevailing seabreezes to enhance natural ventilation and microclimate regulation. The rising façade employs adaptive sun-shading louvers, calibrated to solar angles, while internal spatial organization maximizes daylighting and thermal performance. A curved solar-panel roof—both symbolic and technical—generates renewable energy while evoking the extended eaves of traditional structures.

The site, formerly a mix of agricultural and industrial land, was reimagined through a comprehensive masterplan. With a built footprint kept below 30%, the project prioritizes ground permeability and water resilience in response to rapid urbanization over the past two decades. The new campus framework accommodates government headquarters, office complexes, and research facilities, with the long-term vision of evolving into a green innovation district. Beyond its immediate function, the Khanh Hoa Administrative Center establishes a spatial and institutional model for Vietnam’s next-generation civic infrastructure.