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​Saigon Marina IFC Waterfront Landscape Design Contest

Riverfront Harmony

A. CONTEST OVERVIEW:

  • Contest title:

Riverfront Harmony – Saigon Waterfront Landscape Contest

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  • Objective:

To seek groundbreaking, modern, and sustainable waterfront landscape design and urban planning solutions; seamlessly connect the high-end architecture of the Saigon Marina IFC tower with the natural riverside ecosystem; and create a vibrant new cultural and artistic destination for the city..

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  • Target Participants:

Professional architects, landscape designers, design consultancies, and architecture firms—both domestic and international.

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B. DESIGN BRIEF:

Participating entrants are required to submit a comprehensive proposal focusing on 4 main categories/zones:

Master Planning & Connectivity:

Seamless pedestrian flow solutions connecting the main lobbies and commercial floors of the Saigon Marina IFC tower to the waterfront plaza and park.

Landscape Design & Greenery:

Development of a resilient green ecosystem suited to the riverside climate, creating scenic viewpoints, elevated decking lounges, and ensuring high green coverage and sustainability.

Artistic Lighting:

Interactive and aesthetic lighting solutions for the waterfront promenade at night, creating an iconic visual highlight when viewed from across the river or from the building's upper floors.

Event, Exhibition & Outdoor Display Spaces:

  • Designated installation spots for two types of artistic sculptures (pedestal sculptures and large ground installations, directly serving the artworks from the Event 3 International Sculpture Camp).

  • Flexible, multi-functional zones adaptable for hosting major annual festivals and public events throughout the year (Event 2).

C. PRIZE STRUCTURE:

(LEVERAGING THE SOVICO ECOSYSTEM)

To optimize investment costs while maintaining strong appeal for professional architects, the prize structure combines cash rewards with high-end luxury privileges:

Cash Prize:

[Proposed Budget Amount] VNĐ.

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SOVICO Elite Privileges Package:

Round-trip Business Class flight tickets (Vietjet Air).

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Luxury Villa resort vouchers (at 5-star hotels/resorts under the group's management, such as Furama Resort Danang, L'Alya Ninh Van Bay, Ariyana, etc.).

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Priority opportunity to sign the technical construction drawing contract with the Developer.

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Additional Group Perks: Other exclusive privileges across the SOVICO Group network...

D. TIMELINE:

Week 1 - week 2

Announcement & Official Launch

  • Official press conference to launch the competition (coordinating media coverage with major architecture magazines and the VDAS portal).

  • Open registration for receiving the detailed Design Brief and site survey data.

Week 3 - week 6

Design & Submission Phase

  • Organize an on-site tour and Q&A session for registered participants.

  • Teams will have 4 weeks to finalize and submit their Concept Design proposals.

Week 7

Preliminary Round & Evaluation

  • The Jury Board (comprising international experts from VMARK and senior representatives from SOVICO) will evaluate entries and select the Top 5 / Top 10 finalists.

Week 8

Final Round & Pitching

  • Finalists will present (pitch) their proposals directly to the Jury Board at the Developer’s office.

  • Announcement of the final competition results.

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Tết Festival Period: Exhibition & Showcase

  • Display winning models and drawings directly at the Saigon Marina IFC waterfront promenade as part of the Tết Art & Creative Festival (Event 2).

E. BUDGET ESTIMATE:

01. Professional Award Cash Prizes:

  • 01 First Prize: [X] VND in cash.

  • 01 Second Prize: [Y] VND in cash.

  • 01 Third Prize: [Z] VND in cash.

03. Jury Board & Expert Panel Expenses:

  • Honorarium for entry evaluation and project approval sessions by industry jurors.

  • Round-trip Vietjet Air flight tickets and internal hotel accommodation for international jurors.

02. SOVICO Ecosystem Privileges (In-kind Sponsorship from Group Resources):

  • Vietjet Air flight tickets (Business Class for First Prize; Economy Class for Second and Third Prizes).

  • Luxury accommodation vouchers (2 to 3 nights stay across internal 5-star resort networks).

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04. Operation & Media Communications Expenses:

  • Press conference organization for competition launch (Hall rental, backdrop, technical setup, press tea break).

  • Integrated media strategy on DesignPlus.vn, architecture media partners, and mainstream press.

  • Final pitching night and Award Gala execution (Stage design, audio-visual system, logistics).

Explore details:

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RIVERSIDE CREATIVE SERIES:

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VENUE SPONSORSHIP EVENTS:

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