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This Suburban Hanoi House Answers 'Yes' to 'How Many Windows Do You Want?'Do you love the tropical summer? Does bathing in the warmth of the sun spark joy in you? How many windows are enough to solar-power your everyday life? If you, too, are toiling with these existential concerns on a daily basis, perhaps this recent residential project might provide some inspiration.Aug 18, 20262 min read
As Saigon Moves Forward, Xích Lô Lag Behind as Nostalgic Remnants of a Past EraAmong Bùi Viện's assortment of xe ôm drivers and street food vendors, Bible-toting religious enthusiasts and other colorful personalities, 66-year-old Nghĩa stands out for his kind eyes and walrus-like mustache.Aug 19, 20253 min read
The Surprisingly Recent History Behind Bình Thạnh's Lonely 'Gia-Đinh' GateIt’s claimed by several tourism websites that a gateway from one of the ancient Gia Định citadels has survived and may be viewed on the Lê Văn Duyệt-Phan Đăng Lưu intersection in Bình Thạnh District, close to the Lê Văn Duyệt Mausoleum . However, a little research into the history of that area reveals that the gateway in question has more recent origins.Aug 1, 20253 min read
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