THE CITY OF THRESHOLDS

by Jake Cripwell

The projects seeks to challenge the public - private thresholds set out within the city, creating a community driven pedestrian environment that ensures Hanoi’s unique culture and customs are retained and continue to flourish in future generations.

The intervention runs the length of Hàng Ðào Street, with a series of elevated walkways and communal spaces connecting with the existing fabric, affording residents precious spaces for cooking, socialising and collective activities, counteracting the fast-paced globalised lifestyle that threatens the ancient character of Hanoi.