Vincom

Landmark 81
CASE STUDY
The Landmark 81 tower will be Vingroup’s centrepiece for their
Central Park Development in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Atkins
won the project in the winter of 2014 and a year later completed
Design Development stage. Construction has already started on
site with completion set for 2017. Many of the apartments have
already been sold, even before the construction emerges from
the ground.
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“It is a rare privilege to design the tallest building in a city, even
more so a country. It is also rare to find a client with such a clear
vision of what they wish to achieve. In developing our design we
have looked towards the essence of the skyscraper and to
Vietnamese cultural ideas.”
Ian Milne (Atkins Senior Design Director, Asia Pacific)
Vincom Landmark 81
Case Study

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The Essence of a Skyscraper

While towers globally are getting taller, in so many cases

they have lost much of the drama of their original
ancestors from 1930's New York. While much shorter
than today’s super high-rise mega-structures, the forms
of these earlier towers are truly spectacular in their
verticality and triumphal in their silhouette. Their forms
were powerful enough at the time to conjure that most
evocative of terms that all towers have since aspired to
– Skyscraper.

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A Bamboo Cluster
a Vietnamese metaphor for strength

There is a saying that is often used in Vietnam that ‘while one stick can be strong,
a bundle of sticks will always be much stronger’.

This is used to conjure team spirit and family values often using humble chopsticks to demonstrate
the idea. It is an idea of collaboration that the Vingroup’s many divisions, from Vinhomes to Vincom
and on to Vinpearl, epitomise perfectly.

The same logic was historically also applied to vernacular construction, but here the bundle of
chopsticks is replaced by Bamboo. Today as we look at towers that reach hundreds of metres into
the air and bamboo is replaced by steel and concrete, our engineers still employ the same principles.
The core of the tower is strengthened by layers of bracing structure.

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An Iconic Landmark
for 21st Century Vietnam

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Evolution from
the box to the
Skyscraper
The tower’s form originates from the most pragmatic of tower
diagrams. A square centre core tower enclosed by a six by six grid
of bays each of nine metres square.

These have then been sculpted to respond to pragmatic issues,

such as the reducing core size as sets of lifts are progressively no
longer required, but also this permits the progressive formation of
the desired dramatic spire like profile.

1
STEP 1

Equal divisions
based on the
planning grid.

12
2 3
STEP 2 STEP 3

Sculpting the tower Final sculpted form of

with height variations the 400m high tower
responding to different including the podium.
function zones.

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The Tower’s Functions
The tower will contain primarily residential apartments from
levels 6 to 45. Above which is a hotel and at the slender peak of
the tower is a number of public floors offering an observation deck
and exhibition space.

The setbacks will offer many of these spaces spectacular roof

terraces.

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The Tower’s Height
The 81st floor of the tower is at just under 389m, while the peak
of its spire extends to just over 461m. At the time of writing this
will make it the tallest tower in Ho Chi Minh City by a significant
margin. Indeed it will be taller than the Petronas Towers in Kuala
Lumpur, currently the tallest tower in South East Asia at (451m to
its top and 379m to its roof).

Landmark81
Proposed or Under Construction
Built

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 +461.2m

+389.2m

OBSERVATION DECK

SKY BAR

EXECUTIVE LOUNGE

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE

RESTAURANT

HOTEL GUEST ROOMS

HOTEL LOBBY
HOTEL POOL/SPA/GYM

APARTMENTS

CLUBHOUSE

RETAIL

17
Residential
Experiences

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 A New Residential
Community in the Sky
Unusually for such a tall tower, the main function of the tower will
be as a residence. Up to 1,600 people will live in its 491 luxury
apartments. These range in sizes from 50 sq.m bachelor units to
300 sq.m mega penthouses. All have balconies, while the larger
units will also enjoy the unique luxury roof terraces, providing
broad panoramic views.

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A PLACE WHERE
RESIDENTS CAN LIVE
EVERY DAY IN A RESORT
At the base of the tower, on the roof of the podium will sit a
dramatic terrace complete with expansive infinity pools
overlooking the Saigon River. Next to these within the tower will
be an elegant club house.

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The Residential Plans
The towers setbacks are not arbitrary or simply a matter of
aesthetic form. They closely follow the progressively reducing
core. In the residential levels this is critical as excessive dimensions
between core and façade would result in spaces that were too
deep and dark to be used for apartments.
The larger apartments and penthouses cannot be located at the
top of the tower as this occupied by the hotel. So instead they are
located at each set back, so that they can each enjoy the luxury of
a nine by nine metre square private roof garden.

L6

L11 L15 L18

24
 L12

L27 L28 L32

25
Retail
Experiences

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The roof of the podium will be a series of lively roof terraces. Some
will belong to the private clubhouse for the residents while others
will serve the restaurants, bars and galleries of the retail podium.
All will enjoy views over the adjacent ‘Central Park’ and the
river beyond.

From an urban perspective this also means that the landscape

appears to flow over the podium. This reduces the visual impact of
the podium and permits the tower to appear to sit harmoniously in
the landscape.

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 Retail Floor Plans
The retail podium is spread over three levels and links down to a permitting customers to restaurants and cafes to enjoy views of
large basement retail floor. All are linked via an atrium mall the park and river.
space. The modular nature of the tower’s plan is extended to the
podium. This provides an interesting set of shop fronts, many of The hotel and apartments have independent separate access
which are corner shops. Many ground level shops are accessed from the retail directly into the base of the tower.
both from the internal mall and from the landscaped plaza.
Retail units at upper levels enjoy access to roof terraces,

B-3 B-4 B-5 B-6 B-7 B-8 B-9 B-10 B-11 B-12 B-13 B-14 B-15 B-16 B-17 B-18 B-19 B-20 B-21 B-22

50 8800 8400 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000

A-22

FIRE 33
A-21

ĐƯ
ST-04
UP
LGP BULK TANK
76sqm A-20

N
1/6 (16,7%)
COACH PARKING

DN B1

GD
UP A-19

RETAIL

2
RETAIL 413sqm
ENT. TAXI LAYBY A-18

A-17
RETAIL
100sqm

RETAIL RETAIL
58sqm 345sqm

A-16
APT.
ENT.
RETAIL
693sqm

A-15
to RETAIL ENTRANCE HALL
345sqm DB ROOM 617sqm
B1 28sqm LZ APT LOBBY
APT. 30sqm

HZ APT LOBBY
VOID VOID 72sqm

140sqm
A-14
ST-01 ED2 ELV

LZA 3
RETAIL UPST-06 ED2 HF 20 LZA 1
98sqm HOTEL
MEP
BOH18 HF 19 LZA 2 LZA 4
LI ĐI B

40sqm
UP
FIRE 22 FIRE 21
A-13
OBD 24 BOH 17 SUNKEN
FIRE LOBBY HOTEL GARDEN
UP
OBD 23 BOH 16 6sqm ENT.
FIRE 27 VOID
RETAIL ST-02 ED1
to 89sqm UP
UP HD2FD4 ST-03
L2 ED2
A-12
ED2
CP 26
RETAIL HZA 5 HZA 7 HEX9
79sqm CP 25 HEX11 HOTEL LOBBY
AHU HEX10 24sqm
110sqm
P&S RISER
HZA 6 HZA 8 7sqm
RETAIL
178sqm A-11
UP RETAIL/CP LOBBY
33sqm VIP PARKING
RETAIL
265sqm
RETAIL
116sqm FIRE CONTROL
95sqm
A-10
RETAIL DN
59sqm UP B2
RETAIL UP
117sqm
FIRE 34
A-9
RETAIL FIRE 35
77sqm to to
RETAIL L2
VOID B1
ST-15 107sqm

RETAIL
D1

125sqm A-8
NG

OPEN RETAIL
208sqm
RETAIL
117sqm
A-7


FIRE 29
RETAIL
ĐƯ

ENT.

A-6

RETAIL RETAIL
UP 318sqm 306sqm

A-5

L
IĐ
IB A-4
 TO
B2

A-3

L1
)
,7%
(16
1/ 6

DN
A-2
30
B2

ST-17
Đ
 SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL
N INFORMATION
In addition to the hazards/risks normally associated with the types of work
detailed on this drawing, note the following:

CONSTRUCTION

MAINTENANCE/CLEANING

DECOMMISSIONING/DEMOLITION

It is assumed that all works will be carried out by a competent contractor

working, where appropriate, to an approved method statement
B-7 B-8 B-9 B-10 B-11 B-12 B-13 B-14 B-15 B-16 B-17 B-18 B-19 B-7 B-8 B-9 B-10 B-11 B-12 B-13 B-14 B-15 B-16 B-17 B-18 B-19

ENTRANCE CANOPY

A-19 A-19

ROOF TERRACE
+7.800 A-18 A-18

A-17 A-17
ENTRANCE CANOPY

A-16 ROOF TERRACE A-16

+13.800

AHU A-15 ROOF TERRACE CAFE

DB AHU
55sqm
WC
99sqm A-15
54sqm 22sqm

to RETAIL LV-2 ROOM +13.800

172sqm VOID
RETAIL L1 50sqm 37sqm
170sqm
WC
RETAIL 87sqm
78sqm
VOID to
A-14 L2 A-14
ST-01 ED2 ELV ST-01 ED2 ELV

RETAIL LZA 3 ST-06 LZA 3

RETAIL UPST-06 ED2 HF 20 LZA 1 RETAIL OBSERVATION RETAIL ED2 HF 20 LZA 1
117sqm 98sqm 165sqm
98sqm
VOID
BOH18 HF 19 LZA 2 LZA 4 BOH18 HF 19 LZA 2 LZA 4

FIRE 22 FIRE 21
A-13 FIRE 22 FIRE 21
A-13
OBD 24 BOH 17 OBD 24 BOH 17
ENTRANCE CANOPY RETAIL RETAIL
RETAIL 113sqm 88sqm BOH 16
OBD 23 BOH 16
1 118sqm

to
RETAIL
89sqm
FIRE 27
ST-02
UP HD2FD4
ED1 ST-03
1 FIRE 27

UP
ST-02
OBD 23

HD2FD4
ED1 ST-03
300002 L3 ED2
A-12
300002 ED2
A-12
ED2 ED2
CP 26 CP 26
AHU RETAIL
65sqm HZA 5 HZA 7 HEX9 HEX11 FAN RETAIL 88sqm AHU HZA 5 HZA 7 HEX9 HEX11
RETAIL VOID RETAIL CP 25 HEX10 58sqm CP 25 HEX10
116sqm
88sqm
66sqm
to VOID 54sqm
UP
HZA 6 HZA 8 HZA 6 HZA 8 HD2
to L2 R.T.
L1 A-11 A-11
UP +13.800
AHU
58sqm RETAIL
RETAIL RETAIL 99sqm
92sqm 104sqm

RETAIL
A-10 169sqm
A-10
F 2015.07.31 SD (Rev F) Final Submission

RETAIL RETAIL GYM E 2015.07.21 SD (Rev E) Final Interim Presentation

189sqm
1299sqm FIRE 34
FIRE 34
to
L3 A-9 D 2015.06.30 SD (Rev D) 2nd Interim Presentation - A-9
- -
RETAIL VOID FIRE 35 FIRE 35 +13.800
35sqm RETAIL
1122sqm SD (Rev C) 1st Interim Presentation.
- APT and Hotel layout confirmed by VG.
- APT Clubhouse, Ballroom and Cinema
CAFE as per VG requirement.
A-8 193sqm
C 2015.06.16 - Pool and jacuzzi added for apartments. - A-8
- -

B 2015.05.22 SD (Rev B) cinema and ballroom revised. - - -

RETAIL RETAIL RETAIL RETAIL ENTRANCE CANOPY
169sqm 117sqm 117sqm 117sqm
A 2015.05.15 SD (Rev A) cinema and ballroom revised. - - -
ROOF TERRACE
A-7 +13.800 - 2015.05.13 SD (Rev -) For Vincom Presentation. -
A-7
- -

Rev. Date Description - - -

Drawing Status Suitability

A-6 A-6
Scheme Design
ROOF TERRACE

+7.800 A-5 A-5

L2 L3
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Client

1 1 Tan Lien Phat Investment

300001 300001 and Construction J.S.C
38/12 Nguyen Van Troi Road, Ward 15,
Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam

Project Title

B-8 B-9 B-10 B-11 B-12 B-13 B-14 B-15 B-16 B-17
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL
Vincom Landmark Tower SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL
INFORMATION
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
N INFORMATION B-8 B-9 B-10 B-11 B-12 B-13 B-14 B-15 B-16 B-17 N
In addition to the hazards/risks normally associated with the types of work In addition to the hazards/risks normally associated with the types of work
detailed on this drawing, note the following: detailed on this drawing, note the following:

CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION

Drawing Title
MAINTENANCE/CLEANING MAINTENANCE/CLEANING

General Arrangement
A-15
A-15
MV-A1
64sqm DECOMMISSIONING/DEMOLITION
DECOMMISSIONING/DEMOLITION

GYM RETAIL
743sqm
+20.000
VOID

It is assumed that all works will be carried out by a competent contractor

MEP
42sqm
FIRE
12sqm
Floor Plan 2F It is assumed that all works will be carried out by a competent contractor
working, where appropriate, to an approved method statement
working, where appropriate, to an approved method statement MD2
666sqm

A-14
A-14
GYM POOL ED2
542sqm
ED2
ED2 Scale Designed Drawn Checked Authorised
ED2
CANOPY ABOVE THE POOL
1 ST-01
FLOOR PLAN L3
ED2 HF 20 LZA 1
STORAGE
LZA 3
ST-01

ED2 HF 20 LZA 1 STORE LZA 3

1 : 500
9000

26sqm 29sqm
000103 Original Size Date Date Date Date
MEP
40sqm
SCALE HF 19 1 LZA
BOH18
: 500 LZA 4
MEP
40sqm

A1
2 BOH18 HF 19 LZA 2 LZA 4

A-13 A-13
FIRE 22 FIRE 21 FIRE 22 FIRE 21
SWIMMING POOL PLANT ROOM
OBD 24 BOH 17 BOH 17
Drawing Number Revision
BELOW TERRACE DECK OBD 24
HD2
STORE
5137418-PW-000102 F
30sqm
9000

OBD 23 BOH 16 FIRE LOBBY BOH 16 FIRE LOBBY

6sqm OBD 23 6sqm
FIRE 27 FIRE 27 ST-02 ST-03
1 UP ST-02 HD2 FD2
ED1
ST-03 1 UP UP
HD2 FD2
ED1
300002 300002
A-12 A-12

ED2 ED2 ED2 ED2

CP 26 HEX9 HEX10 HEX11 MACHINE RM
CP 26 HEX9 HEX10 HEX11
33sqm
FIRE 30

HZA 5 HZA 7
9000

HZA 5 HZA 7
CP 25 STORAGE CP 25 STORAGE
24sqm
CLUB HOUSE OUTDOOR BAR CLUB HOUSE (LOCKER) 24sqm UP

HZA 6 HZA 8 HZA 6 HZA 8 HD2 MD1

HD2

A-11 A-11

F 2015.07.31 SD (Rev F) Final Submission

RETAIL/CP LOBBY F 2015.07.31 SD (Rev F) Final Submission E 2015.07.21 SD (Rev E) Final Interim Presentation

27sqm E 2015.07.21 SD (Rev E) Final Interim Presentation D 2015.06.30 SD (Rev D) 2nd Interim Presentation - - -
9000

D 2015.06.30 SD (Rev D) 2nd Interim Presentation - - - SD (Rev C) 1st Interim Presentation.

- APT and Hotel layout confirmed by VG.
- APT Clubhouse, Ballroom and Cinema
SD (Rev C) 1st Interim Presentation. as per VG requirement.
- APT and Hotel layout confirmed by VG. C 2015.06.16 - Pool and jacuzzi added for apartments. - - -
- APT Clubhouse, Ballroom and Cinema
as per VG requirement.
- Pool and jacuzzi added for apartments. B 2015.05.22 SD (Rev B) cinema and ballroom revised. - - -
C 2015.06.16 - - -
A 2015.05.15 SD (Rev A) cinema and ballroom revised. - - -
B 2015.05.22 SD (Rev B) cinema and ballroom revised. - - -
A-10 - 2015.05.13 SD (Rev -) For Vincom Presentation. - - -
A-10 A 2015.05.15 SD (Rev A) cinema and ballroom revised. - - -
SWIMMING POOL PLANT ROOM - 2015.05.13 SD (Rev -) For Vincom Presentation. - - -
Rev. Date Description - - -

BELOW TERRACE DECK Drawing Status Suitability

Rev. Date Description - - -

Drawing Status Suitability Scheme Design

9000

CLUB HOUSE (COMMUNITY ROOM) Scheme Design

944sqm
RESTAURANT
+20.000 1066sqm
FIRE 34
FIRE 34
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FIRE 35 Client

FIRE 35 Tan Lien Phat Investment

Client
and Construction J.S.C
Tan Lien Phat Investment
38/12 Nguyen Van Troi Road, Ward 15,
and Construction J.S.C Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City,
CLUB HOUSE POOL 38/12 Nguyen Van Troi Road, Ward 15, Vietnam
702sqm Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City,
Project Title
Vietnam

Project Title
Vincom Landmark Tower
A-8 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
A-8
Vincom Landmark Tower
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Drawing Title

Drawing Title General Arrangement

Floor Plan 5F
General Arrangement
Floor Plan 4F Scale Designed Drawn Checked Authorised

1 : 150
Original Size Date Date Date Date
Scale Designed Drawn Checked Authorised

1 : 150 A1
1 FLOOR PLAN L5 Drawing Number Revision
Original Size

A1
Date Date Date Date 000105
SCALE 1 : 150 1 5137418-PW-000105 F
1 FLOOR PLAN L4 1 Drawing Number Revision
300001
000104
SCALE 1 : 150 300001
5137418-PW-000104 F
FIRE 29

L4 L5

31
32
The shopping mall will be a pleasant light filled spacious volume
that extends down into the basement. Various areas will be
zoned for different types of retail, serving local residents as well
as tourists and visitors to the tower’s five star hotel.

33
Retail Methodology
The façade of the podium will exploit the modular nature of the > Brushed Stainless Steel
façade to suggest a series of highly decorated gift boxes around > Textured Stainless Metal Panels
the base of the tower. Each will be different, but will be based on
the same materiality and underlying cladding system.
> Perforated Metal Panel > Brushed Stainless Steel > Laser Cut Metal Cladding
> Textured Stainless Metal Panels > Brushed Metal Panel > Brushed Metal Panel
Hotel
Experiences

36
37
3D Sectional View Tower Spire

Public Viewing Deck

Executive Floors

Hotel Living Room

Hotel Swimming Pool

Hotel Lobby

38
The upper third of the tower will contain one of
Vingroup’s flagship Vinpearl Hotels.

The lobby lounge and all-day dining room will

occupy the larger levels at 66 and 67. Above
these will be the guestroom levels. Towards
the top of the tower, from levels 71 to 77 will
be a series of lounges, bars, speciality
restaurants and the presidential suite. Due to
the slenderness of the tower at this point
these spaces will benefit from expansive
panoramic views. At the top of the tower on
levels 79 to 81 will be a public viewing deck
and exhibition gallery.

39
The lobby will be a tall space with views looking out over the city.
At this height guests will already be well above the general
skyline.

40
41
 There is a considerable contrast between the large floor plates
used for the lobby, all-day dining and pool, and the smaller floors
of the uppermost floors containing lounges, spas, bars and
speciality restaurants. Kitchens are generally located on the
northern façade so that they can all link back to the basement
back-of-house areas, via dedicated service lifts.
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SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL

INFORMATION
In addition to the hazards/risks normally associated with the types of work
detailed on this drawing, note the following:

CONSTRUCTION
Millimetres

B-12 B-13 B-14 B-15 B-16 B-17

MAINTENANCE/CLEANING

4000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 4000

DECOMMISSIONING/DEMOLITION
10

4000
0

It is assumed that all works will be carried out by a competent contractor

A-15 working, where appropriate, to an approved method statement

D GYM

9000
219 m²

A-14
LV RISER
8 m²

9000
C
ELV RISER
6 m²
FEMALE SPA ROOM
CHANGING
30 m² 39 m²

SWIMMING POOL
A-13
20X7.5
MALE HD2
CHANGING 11 m²
SPA ROOM
30 m²
LOBBY 41 m²

9000
16 m² FIRE LOBBY
10 m²
SPA ROOM
41 m²
STAIR 02
19 m²UP

A-12
UP
SWIMMING
POOL SPA ROOM
463 m² 37 m²
9000

POOL OUTDOOR TERRACE E 2015.07.21 SD (Rev E) Final Interim Presentation

SPA
D 2015.06.30 SD (Rev D) 2nd Interim Presentation - - -
50 m²
FEMALE WC MALE WC SD (Rev C) 1st Interim Presentation.
- APT and Hotel layout confirmed by VG.
12 m² - APT Clubhouse, Ballroom and Cinema
as per VG requirement.
INFINITY POOL
6.8X5.5
A-11 C 2015.06.16 - Pool and jacuzzi added for apartments. - - -

E
B 2015.05.22 SD (Rev B) cinema and ballroom revised. - - -

HOTEL GUEST A 2015.05.15 SD (Rev A) cinema and ballroom revised. - - -

LOBBY - 2015.05.13 SD (Rev -) For Vincom Presentation. - - -
21 m²
9000

Rev. Date Description - - -

Drawing Status Suitability

SPA OUTDOOR TERRACE
Scheme Design

A-10
4000

UP

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38/12 Nguyen Van Troi Road, Ward 15,
INFORMATION
Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City,
In addition to the hazards/risksVietnam
normally associated with the types of work
detailed on this drawing, note the following:
Project Title
CONSTRUCTION
Vincom Landmark Tower
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Millimetres

Drawing Title
B-12 B-13 B-14 B-15 B-16 B-17
MAINTENANCE/CLEANING
General Arrangement
Floor Plan 42F
4000 9000 9000 9000 9000 9000 4000
Scale Designed Drawn Checked Authorised

1 : 150
DECOMMISSIONING/DEMOLITION
Original Size Date Date Date Date
10

A1
1 FLOOR PLAN L42
4000

Drawing Number Revision

000142
0

SCALE 1 : 150
5137418-PW-000142 E
It is assumed that all works will be carried out by a competent contractor
A-15 working, where appropriate, to an approved method statement

OFFICE KITCHEN
31 m² 176 m²
9000

A-14
LV RISER
8 m²
9000

B
ELV RISER
6 m²

A-13

ALL DAY LOBBY

DINING
9000

16 m²

RESTAURANT
503 m² HOTEL LOBBY
282 m²

UP

A-12
UP

A
9000

HOTEL GUEST
E 2015.07.21 SD (Rev E) Final Interim Presentation
LOBBY
21 m² HOTEL LIFT D 2015.06.30 SD (Rev D) 2nd Interim Presentation - - -
LOBBY
50 m² SD (Rev C) 1st Interim Presentation.
- APT and Hotel layout confirmed by VG.
- APT Clubhouse, Ballroom and Cinema
as per VG requirement.
A-11 C 2015.06.16 - Pool and jacuzzi added for apartments. - - -

B 2015.05.22 SD (Rev B) cinema and ballroom revised. - - -

A 2015.05.15 SD (Rev A) cinema and ballroom revised. - - -

- 2015.05.13 SD (Rev -) For Vincom Presentation. - - -

9000

Rev. Date Description - - -

Drawing Status Suitability

Scheme Design

A-10
4000

L48
UP

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Client

Tan Lien Phat Investment

and Construction J.S.C
38/12 Nguyen Van Troi Road, Ward 15,
Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam

Project Title

42 Vincom Landmark Tower

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Drawing Title

General Arrangement
Floor Plan 43F
 Key
A – Lobby Lounge
B – All-day dining Room
C – Pool
D – Gym
E – Spa
F – Speciality Restaurant
G – Signature Restaurant
H – Presidential Suite
I – Board Room
J – Executive Lounge
K – Skybar

G F

L66 L67

H I

L68 L70

K
L72 L75

43
Many of the bedrooms are corner modules. This means that even
standard sized rooms will have a spectacular dual aspect over
the city far below.

44
45
As the core sets back above the hotel lobby it results in a number of roof terraces. These will be
provided to executive suites as spectacular outdoor spaces with private pools. The other floors have
a range of standard sized rooms. Due to the form of the building fifty percent of these are corner
rooms which have special feature bathrooms.

Care will be taken in the design of the façade and in some areas fixed screens that will permit views
out, but obstruct diagonal overlooking from room to room. In other cases, suites are located, so that
the unit’s living room and bedroom will overlook each other and not unit overlooking another.

L45

46
L49

47
Viewing Experience

The top of the tower will be capped by a public exhibition gallery

and viewing deck. This will be spread over three floors and will be
accessed independently from the podium via its own dedicated
express lifts.

The spire at the top of the tower will be a beacon at night that
will mark the tower across the city.

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49
The tower is designed to the highest standards for fire escape using the latest NFPA
5000 standards which have been upgraded based on events at the World Trade Centre
in New York. For this tower, Vingroup have chosen to go even beyond these standards
in some areas related to fire and life safety. One example providing fire escape from
upper floors via specially designed lifts in addition to conventional stairs. This innovative
approach will significantly speed up the time that it takes to evacuate all occupants
from every floor of the tower. While an innovative solution, it uses tried and tested
systems and components.

As normal in any modern tower, conventional fire fighting lifts will bring firefighters
and their equipment quickly to the floors affected by a fire. But in addition to these, the
lifts that are normally used as express lifts to the observation deck will also be
designed to the same high standards of fire protection. So occupants will only need to
walk down a relatively small number of floors to the nearest refuge floors located
below the observation deck and below the hotel lobby floors. People will be able to
wait in safety in this location until they are able to use one of these dedicated high-
capacity fire protected lifts to escape.

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Refuge floor

Escape by Stair

Refuge floor

Evacuation by
Fire Fighting lift

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Landscape
Experience
The tower sits within a plaza, whose landscape design extends the
modularity of the façade out into its paving and features. Trees and
canopies will provide shade and protection from wind and rain.

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A PLACE FOR PEOPLE

The Public Realm around the tower accommodates

a range of spaces for residents, shoppers and
arriving hotel guests. Various interactive water
features will catch the attention and provide a
sense of place. The lush and random layout of
trees in combination with the sound of water , will
create a pleasant and calm atmosphere within
downtown Ho Chi Minh City.

The overall landscape program provides a diverse

range of spaces and facilities, complementing the
architectural form and gives the development a
distinct identity.

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 Client

Hotel Operator

• Architecture
• Landscape Design
• Interior Design (Pre-concept Images)

Structural Engineering

M+E, Lighting and Façade Engineering

Local Architects

Construction Managers

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Scheme Design. Certain aspects of the design have since been
developed by Atkins in conjunction with Vingroup.

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