A2Z Construction Consulting Joint Stock Company is honored to further affirm its leading position by collaborating with ADA to win the first prize in the architectural design competition for the Dong Dang – Tra Linh Expressway Investment and Construction Project — a key transportation route with strategic economic, political, and defense significance for the northern mountainous region.
Inspired by the cultural and historical essence of the northernmost region, A2Z explored the cultural, natural, and historical values of Lang Son and Cao Bang provinces during the design process, creating unique and distinctive ideas:
- The legend of Mau Son peak (Lang Son): The mystical beauty of 80 interconnected mountains and the renowned Mau Son wine brand.
- Dong Khe historical site (Cao Bang): Historical evidence of the resounding victory in the early period of the resistance war against the French.
- Pac Bo historical site: A sacred site, where President Ho Chi Minh led the Vietnamese revolution from 1941-1945.
- Ban Gioc Waterfall: One of the most beautiful natural waterfalls in the world, possessing both majestic and poetic beauty.
- God’s Eye Mountain (Phja Piót): A symbolic natural wonder of the Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark.
- Highland waterwheels: Unique production tools, symbolizing the connection between humans and nature.
- “Dan tính”: a musical instrument imbued with the national rural spirit, a gentle feature in the Tay-Nung culture.
- “Khen be“: A priceless spiritual asset of the H’Mong people, closely associated with their traditional cultural life.
Creative Idea System for All Items
1. Tunnel Entrances:
A2Z and its partners have proposed several tunnel entrance design options with diverse inspirations.
2. Bridge Structures:
- Dan Toinh Bridge: The architecture of the bridge is inspired by the “đàn tính” – a traditional musical instrument of the Tay and Nung ethnic groups, harmoniously combining cultural elements with modern engineering.
“Dan Tinh” Bridge
- “Cau Vong”: The idea of a dragon soaring over the valley, symbolizing enduring strength and the aspiration to reach far.
“Cau Vong” Bridge
3. Landscape Design:
- Fully exploiting the beauty of the local nature, recreating the scenery of mountains, hills, rivers, and streams using contemporary architectural language that harmonizes with the natural space.
4. Intersection:
- Synchronized design ensuring flexible connectivity while creating lively aesthetic highlights along the entire route.
5. Expressway Operation Center with some design concept ideas:
With dedication and intellect, A2Z has transformed sacred cultural and historical inspirations into distinctive architectural works, contributing to making the Dong Dang – Tra Linh Expressway not only a strategic economic corridor but also a journey preserving and honoring Vietnamese identity.
By: Vu Lan Huong – Translator: Quang Anh
