Hanoi will demolish the Shark Ham building next to Hoan Kiem Lake

KHÁNH AN |

Hanoi - The city approves the proposal to demolish the "Shark Dock" building, proposing underground space in the existing square area.

The Office of the Hanoi People's Committee has just issued a document announcing the conclusion of Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Duong Duc Tuan at the meeting to consider the design and renovation plan for Dong Kinh - Nghia Thuc Square, Hoan Kiem District.

Accordingly, the Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee approved the policy of the idea and solution for organizing the landscape architectural space of Dong Kinh - Nghia Thuc Square area as a basis for research on the investment project to renovate, renovate and reconstruct Dong Kinh - Nghia Thuc Square area, helping to connect two important areas: Hoan Kiem Lake National Special Relic Site (North) with the Quarter Co National Relic Site (South).

Regarding the content of the research on ideas and solutions, the Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee approved the proposed plan to demolish the "Shark Dock" building, propose underground space in the existing square area and expansion space (after demolishing the "Shark Dock" building).

Regarding underground space, research about 3 basements (cultural and commercial space should be arranged in basement 1, parking area in basements 2, 3). In case there is no parking arrangement, it can be used as a dual-use space. Note the arrangement of the canteen corner (on Dinh Tien Hoang Street and Dong Kinh - Nghia Thuc Square) reasonably, in accordance with standards, design standards...

At the same time, study the impact of landscape changes on the Long Van - Hong Van building facade; the Thuy Ta building landscape area, Hoan Kiem Lake Cultural Information Center and the existing residential area adjacent to Cau Go street.

The City People's Committee agreed to study the space of the square overflowing to the sidewalks of surrounding areas, linked with the overall space of the square area.

Research the location of the stage at the Square and on the routes to the center of Dong Kinh - Nghia Thuc Square, suitable stands (consider the locations north of Thuy Ta building, the old train station operator (location of the building "Ham Thang Marap"), lobby of Thang Long puppetry Theater...).

Research and carefully assess the current status of trees, plans for arranging and arranging trees in the square area (with appropriate solutions for heritage trees). Research and survey specific light tower locations, lighting options, research combined with mountain stairs at the foot of the tower.

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