Ho Chi Minh City studies design plan for Thu Thiem theater worth 2,000 billion VND

Accordingly, the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City is assigned to preside over and coordinate with the Management Board of Investment Projects for Construction of Civil and Industrial Works and related Departments, agencies and units to urgently supplement and complete the architectural design plan for the Thu Thiem Theater construction project.

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The Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City requested the above units to continue to research, carefully analyze, and specifically evaluate the theater's architectural design ideas, functionality, artistic value, synchronization, harmony, and suitability with the landscape, aesthetics, and urban architectural space including cultural services, cultural products, cuisine , etc.

Ho Chi Minh City leaders also assigned units to supplement and complete the design plan of Thu Thiem theater to ensure a modern, multi-functional architectural design plan for many types of performing arts such as opera, symphony, ballet, reformed opera, seminars, exchanges, tourism , etc.

At the same time, the stage design for performances must meet the requirements of the most modern stages in the world, demonstrating the unique value of performing arts, forming the cultural heritage of Ho Chi Minh City.

In addition, the architectural design plan must ensure the criteria of unique design, aesthetic harmony, creating highlights in cultural, modern, scientific architectural design, harmonizing traditional values, combining the construction of "Ho Chi Minh Cultural Space"; creating a deep perception of the cultural values of the project for each service object.

The design must also fully demonstrate civilized, modern, affectionate, popular, and humane elements to serve a wide range of people and tourists.

The leaders of Ho Chi Minh City require that the preparation process for implementation steps must be carefully researched and considered, continue to consult, listen to, and absorb the maximum opinions of experts, professionals in architectural and artistic design, artists specializing in symphony, ballet, reformed opera..., combined with research and absorption of the art designs of famous theaters in other countries.

The Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City assigned the task of starting construction and implementing the project items to ensure progress according to the plan; at the same time, it is possible to study and call for social investment in some items to build a Theater commensurate with the stature of Ho Chi Minh City. In case of difficulties and problems arising beyond the authority, it is necessary to promptly advise and propose to the City People's Committee.

The Thu Thiem Theater project was approved by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council in October 2018, with a total investment of more than 1,500 billion VND.

The theater has a capacity of 1,700 seats, including a large auditorium with 1,200 seats and a small auditorium with 500 seats. The theater is located on a plot of land with the symbol 1-21 (next to Ba Son bridge), with an area of 10,030 m2.

The project is expected to be completed in 2022, but due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and difficult budget conditions, Ho Chi Minh City has not been able to allocate capital for construction investment in 2021 and 2022.

By 2023, the project will allocate 1.6 billion VND for the Management Board of Investment Projects for Construction of Civil and Industrial Works of Ho Chi Minh City (investor) to reward the winning design units.

To date, the total investment of the project has increased to nearly 2,000 billion VND. Currently, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has assigned the Department of Culture and Sports to prepare a pre-feasibility study report to adjust the project to implement the next steps.

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/tphcm-tiep-tuc-nghien-cuu-phuong-an-thiet-ke-nha-hat-thu-thiem-2000-ty-dong-post299703.html