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• Architects: TAK architects
• Location: NHA Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
• Architect In Charge: Ngo Tuan Anh
• Area: 195.0 sqm
• Project Year: 2016
• Photographs: Quang Tran

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From the architect. Ccasa Hostel is the first hostel which was built from shipping containers in Nha Trang, Vietnam. The location of the hostel is on the north of the city, about 3km from the center, 3 minutes walking from the beach. It is close to famous sights in Nha Trang: Hon Chong – Hon Vo (huge rocky headland in associate with fascinating local myth), Khmer’s temple of goddess Ponaga, natural mineral water spring resort I-resort, etc. 

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This is a hostel for backpackers created on the motto that everyone around the world can be connected into a big family. Ccasa is built to function like a family house with cabin beds inside containers as bedrooms, shared area as kitchen and living room, terrace roof as play room, washing area as toilet and bathrooms. Therefore, the bed space was reduced to the minimum just enough to sleep, in contrast, the shared space was expanded to the maximum to increase the connection between travelers, the washing area is shared as well.

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The hostel consists of three functional blocks: serving block, sleeping block and washing block. Of which, the serving block was made of steel frames and black panted metal sheets, the sleeping block was set in three old shipping containers that was painted three colors symbolize three type of bedrooms, the washing block was built in normal way with white painted rustic bricks and concrete.These three blocks was connected by the common space that is shared space as well as traffic space that is opened to the maximum to nature.This is the main feature that makes the project become soft and harmonic.

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Some other features of this project are the entrances to the bedrooms which are no longer stuffy corridors, but instead are open luminous bridges which is covered by green trees and pergola, the travelers will feel very relaxed and comfortable when coming out or in of bedroom. Beside, the terrace roof also took a bold approach with the large hammocks are hung across the void to bring the feeling of floating amongst the nature.

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By using old shipping containers, steel frame and the green trees, pergola, Ccasa hostel has brought both strong, industrial yet both harmonic, natural feeling. In addition, encaustic cement tiles, old wood windows, flat winnowing baskets, rustic cement were used cleverly to attract attention and recall some Vietnam old architecture images. The pergola covering around the hostel not only makes it look greener but also acts as a second skin to protect from direct sunlight and cooling the air inside.

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After finished, Ccasa hostel has become an attractive destination for the travelers ,it also contributes more green space to the city and reduces negative impact on the environment.

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Socrates Sculpture Park and The Architectural League invite designers and architects to help shape the physical setting in which the park fulfills its mission as a venue for art, creative expression, public programming, and education.
Socrates Sculpture Park, located in Long Island City, Queens, is one of the most distinctive cultural organizations in the country with its combination of waterfront setting, accessibility, and community-based programming. As a venue for the presentation of public art, a New York City park, and an active social space, Socrates has for 30 years harnessed the power of creative minds to transform the urban landscape.

In previous years the Folly program investigated the intersection between sculpture and architecture with temporary structures that intentionally served no utilitarian purpose. More recently the competition has shifted emphasis, asking entrants to fuse form with utility, creating designs that explore the intersection of art and architecture while addressing and improving the conditions of the Park. Continuing this trend, the 2017 competition asks architects and designers to design and fabricate four portable, demountable structures to replace four standard tent structures that are deployed, as needed, throughout the Park.

The structure should provide shelter from rain, shade from sun, and be secure enough to withstand wind in a waterfront environment. The structure must be able to be assembled in no more than 10–15 minutes by two people, preferably one person, and disassembled in the same amount of time. These criteria will be strictly applied when reviewing submissions. A submission will not be selected if this project, in the judgment of the jury, does not convincingly demonstrate this capability.

Site
This year, for the first time, the project is not confined to a single site within the Park. Instead, entrants should design an easily portable, demountable system measuring approximately 8′ x 8′ in plan with a minimum height of 7′ to allow for standing and suitable for a variety of uses. It should be adaptable for multiple locations, which will include areas adjacent to the Park entrance, to its education area, and throughout the landscape.

Eligibility
Architects and designers are invited to apply. Applications will be accepted from individuals and firms; entrants need not be licensed. Architects and designers outside of New York City are eligible to apply, but housing and transportation are not provided as part of the award. If selected, non-residents will have to make their own living and travel arrangements. Students are not eligible to apply.

Jury
Tatiana Bilbao, Principal, Tatiana Bilbao ESTUDIO
Eric Bunge, Principal, nARCHITECTS
John Hatfield, Executive Director, Socrates Sculpture Park
Mary Miss, Artist and Artistic Director, City as Living Laboratory
Craig Schwitter, Partner, BuroHappold Engineering

Call for Proposals: Folly/Function 2017

A design/build competition organized by The Architectural League and Socrates Sculpture Park

Submission Deadline
Monday, January 9, 2017
11:59 p.m. EST

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Download the information related to this competition here.

• Title: Call for Proposals: Folly/Function Design Build Competition 2017
• Type: Competition Announcement (Built Projects & Masterplans)
• Organizers: The Architectural League of New York
• Submission Deadline: 09/01/2017 23:59
• Address: Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11106, USA
• Price: Free

LOT-EK Architecture Uses Recycled Shipping Containers for Its New Structure in Socrates Sculpture Park
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