Nearly 100-year-old school with "unique, unique" architecture in Da Lat
Phúc Khánh |
Lam Dong - Nearly 100 years of existence, Da Lat College stands out with its unique French architecture, attracting many tourists to visit and take photos.
Located on the banks of Xuan Huong Lake, Da Lat Pedagogical College (Xuan Huong ward - Da Lat, Lam Dong) has long been considered one of the typical architectural works of the city of thousands of flowers. Photo: Phuc KhanhThe predecessor of the school was the Grand Lycée Yersin School, which was started by the French in 1927 and completed in 1935. Photo: Phuc KhanhThe project stands out with a row of curved houses, soft domes and a high bell tower, creating a unique mark in Da Lat urban architecture. Photo: Phuc KhanhSince August 2022, Da Lat Pedagogical College has been officially merged and renamed Da Lat College. Photo: Phuc KhanhOne of the unique features of the project is the use of red baked bricks with glossy surfaces, which help prevent waterlogging and limit moss. Despite nearly a century, most of the original architecture and colors of the school are still preserved. Photo: Phuc KhanhThe corridor connecting the building blocks is designed with a winding concrete roof, creating a feeling like open book pages, contributing to creating a rare unique feature of the project. Photo: Phuc KhanhIn 2000, Da Lat Pedagogical College was voted by the World Association of Architects (UIA) as one of 1,000 typical architectural works of the 20th century. A year later, the work was ranked as a national architectural relic. Photo: Phuc KhanhIn the campus of Da Lat College, cherry blossom trees blooming every spring further enhance the ancient and unique beauty of the project. Photo: Phuc KhanhFrom the schoolyard, you can admire the ancient classrooms located next to the green pine trees - the highlight that makes up the reputation of the nearly 100-year-old school. Photo: Phuc KhanhThe corridor is built of original red fired bricks, creating an ancient beauty for the nearly 100-year-old school. Photo: Phuc KhanhCurrently, besides its training mission, Da Lat College is also a familiar tourist attraction for domestic and foreign tourists. Photo: Phuc KhanhDa Lat College is planned in French architectural style, including many harmoniously linked building blocks on a high land area, facing Xuan Huong Lake. The overall building both meets educational functions and creates a unique aesthetic value, and is considered one of the typical buildings of Indochinese architecture. Photo: Phuc Khanh