PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR PUBLIC SPACES APPROACHING METRO STATIONS IN HO CHI MINH CITY

     On July 8, Okasan Livic Vietnam Co., Ltd. attended the Faculty-level Seminar with the topic: "Planning and architectural design solutions for public spaces approaching metro stations in Ho Chi Minh City" organized by Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport - Campus 2 (UTC2). This is one of the important events in the series of activities to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport Branch (1990-2025) and the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Transport (1965-2025). 

🔸On the side of the leaders of the Faculty of Construction:

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Le Van Phuc - Party Committee Member, Deputy Head of Faculty of Construction

      With lecturers and researchers from universities: University of Science and Technology - Ho Chi Minh City National University, Vietnam-Germany University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture, Binh Duong University, ... Representatives of enterprises in the field of materials, construction and architecture, especially the participation of Urban Railway Company No. 1, Ho Chi Minh City (HURC1) - the operator of metro line No. 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien).

        With the participation of many experts in the industry, the Seminar provided an overview and practical view of architectural solutions and planning for Smart public design, TOD (Transit Oriented Development) model development, and User experience design for traffic works (UX Design) in the context of urban development in Ho Chi Minh City; helping to develop sustainable urban areas, sharing international knowledge and experience in planning and architectural design for students and experts in the construction industry.

Prof. Young Yun Kim shares about Environmental Design - “UX Design: Environment Design”

Prof. Hyuksoo Lee shares about Smart Public Design

 Dr. Claus Doll presented on “Train-Tram Model in Karlsruhe – Multimodal Transport for All”

MSc. Architect Ly Khanh Tam Thao shares about “TOD planning in Ho Chi Minh City and international experience”;

Master, Architect Tran Minh Duc presented on "Developing TOD model associated with sharing economy in the context of urban development of Ho Chi Minh City - Opportunities and challenges";    

     The seminar is an opportunity for experts, lecturers, students of Architecture - Planning, and domestic and foreign enterprises to exchange and share trends and solutions for developing modern urban infrastructure - especially in the context of Ho Chi Minh City strongly implementing Metro lines. 

      Within the framework of the program, representatives of Okasan Livic Vietnam introduced advanced technical solutions from Japan, which are highly applicable in urban traffic infrastructure projects, including:

- EPS weak soil improvement technology - a lightweight, fast-construction solution, suitable for areas around Metro stations with complex terrain.

- Takino Filter - a solution to prevent erosion and protect slopes and traffic corridors.

- Estorpatch - fast-setting repair mortar, suitable for construction conditions with limited time.

      Participating in the seminar is not only an opportunity for Okasan Livic Vietnam to connect with leading research and training units, but also demonstrates its commitment to accompany the sustainable development of Vietnam's urban infrastructure, through providing advanced, safe and environmentally friendly technical solutions.

📢 At the end of the program, speakers and attendees had lively discussions on planning and designing public spaces around Metro stations in Ho Chi Minh City.