Civil Engineering and Architecture Vol. 12(1), pp. 520 - 547
DOI: 10.13189/cea.2024.120138
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An Architectural Study on Hue Imperial City (1802-1883) of the Nguyen Dynasty and Its Original Characteristics, Vietnam

Chau Ngoc Quynh Truong ^1,*, An Vinh Le ², Nuanlak Watsantachad ^1
1 Faculty of Architecture, Silpakorn University, Thailand
² Faculty of Architecture & Fine Art, Duy Tan University, Vietnam

ABSTRACT

This paper aims to investigate the Hue Imperial Architecture (hereafter "HIA") located inside Hue Imperial City (hereafter "HIC") belonging to the Complex of Hue Monuments – which became the first UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in Vietnam in December 1993. The paper mentions the modifications of the master site plan of HIA during the 143 years of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), thereby re-determining the original period of HIA. This is an important base to draw out the principles of spatial thinking and architectural layout characteristics on the master site plan of HIA of the Nguyen Dynasty. Along with the above-mentioned study results and based on historical documents, site surveys, dimensional analysis, constructional studies, and architectural inventory, the paper systematizes the architectural typology and shape-diagramming of HIC according to specific criteria such as function, building hierarchy, location of buildings, relationship between plan and section, establishing the database and providing knowledge about HIA, contributing to the study field of architectural history, architect training and heritage conservation of the Complex of Hue Monuments, as well.

KEYWORDS
Site Plan Modification, Architectural Typology, Hue Imperial City, Nguyen Dynasty, Vietnam

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Chau Ngoc Quynh Truong , An Vinh Le , Nuanlak Watsantachad , "An Architectural Study on Hue Imperial City (1802-1883) of the Nguyen Dynasty and Its Original Characteristics, Vietnam," Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 520 - 547, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2024.120138.

(b). APA Format:
Chau Ngoc Quynh Truong , An Vinh Le , Nuanlak Watsantachad (2024). An Architectural Study on Hue Imperial City (1802-1883) of the Nguyen Dynasty and Its Original Characteristics, Vietnam. Civil Engineering and Architecture, 12(1), 520 - 547. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2024.120138.