The building of the shopping mall No. 7 Dinh Tien Hoang (commonly known as the "Shark Dock" building) was built in two years, from 1991 to 1993. The building has a prime location, with three airy sides. The front faces Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, the left faces Hoan Kiem Lake, the right faces bordering Cau Go Street. The building has 6 floors, from the 2nd to the 5th floor, there are restaurants and cafes.
When the building was completed and put into operation, many opinions said that the architecture of the project was not suitable for the space of Hoan Kiem Lake area. The building is strange in appearance, but has low aesthetics, even ruining the general landscape. However, there are also opposing opinions, that Hanoi needs to have unique and unique architectural works to attract domestic and foreign tourists.
The debate about the aesthetics of the Shark's Den building has not ended, but the fate of this building has ended. On March 5, the Office of the Hanoi People's Committee announced the conclusion of Vice Chairman Duong Duc Tuan on the planning and organization of landscape space in the Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square area, Hoan Kiem District, in agreement with the proposal to demolish the Shark Ham building.
demolish this building to organize the landscape architectural space of Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square area such as building an underground space in the existing square area and public space, cultural space suitable for ancient neighborhoods, architectural works with cultural and historical values around Hoan Kiem Lake.
The decision to demolish the Shark's Seafood Building to reorganize the architectural space and cultural space of this area to make Hanoi more beautiful is everyone's wish.
But if changed and renovated, it must be beautiful, have aesthetic value and the quality of the project is a hundred years old. Organizing the architectural, historical and cultural space of Hoan Kiem Lake area is a decision that is in keeping with the people of the capital, but the aesthetics and urban civilization are not only architectural works, but also the landscape, environment and human friendliness.
