vo trong nghia architects: wind and water bar in vietnam

vietnamese architectural studio vo trang nghia architects have designed the ‘wind and water bar’ located in vietnam. due to the area being prone to flooding, the firm created an architectural model that addresses low cost materials, high speed construction and ease of transport. in order to help residents in the flood-stricken areas to build temporary houses, tents, school classrooms, businesses such as cafes, bars and resorts, the model of wind and water bar (WNW bar) was proposed in the initial design by vo trang nghia.

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the bar is a structural bamboo arch system spanning 10 meters in height and 15 meters in length. the main frame is made from 48 units of bamboo elements. materials using for the roof covering are the sheets that made from the leaves having the high resistance in fire. bamboo trees are popularly grown in many places in vietnam.

the bar is located in the center of thu dau mot, binh duong province in the southern region of vietnam. this area will become a cultural center for the local residents.the construction site is located in the man-made lake, using the natural wind energy together with the cool water from the lake to make the natural air-ventilation. on the top of roof, there is a hole with diameter of 1.5m functioning to release hot air out.

the project was built by local workers over a duration of just three months (from october 2007 to january 2008). vo trang nghia architct’s WNW bar was a shortlisted entry in the categories of civic and community, interiors and fit out and structural design at the world architecture festival 09.