Hanoi will demolish the Shark Ham building next to Hoan Kiem Lake
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 researching ideas, orientation of solutions, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee agreed on the proposal to destroy the "shark jaw" building, propose underground space in the existing square area and expanded space (after breaking the "shark" 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.
Researching the layout of the stage in the square and on the roads towards the center of Dong Kinh - Nghia Thuc Square, the appropriate stands (review the locations north of Thuy Ta building, operator of the old train station (the location of the "Shark Ham Ham"), the hall of Thang Long Puppet 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.
