The France-Vietnam Week of Architecture will take place from May 8 to 13 to honor the beauty of architecture and highlight urban issues.

Saigon Cathedral - an old French architectural work in HCM City.

Organized by the French Institute in Vietnam, the Academy of Architecture, AFEX, and An Ordinary City and Business France, the event will feature a series of activities including an exhibition, a conference and meetings with internationally-reputed French architects.

This is a great opportunity for architecture lovers to meet and share experiences with local and international experts.

An exhibition themed “Architectures d’Ailleurs et d’Ici” will be opened for public viewing at the HCMC University of Architecture at 196 Pasteur Street, District 3 from May 8-13. Visitors can come to the exhibition starting from 2.30 p.m. on May 8 with free entrance.

In addition, there will also be a conference on Architecture and Urban Planning on May 9 from 8.40 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at the Sofitel Plaza Saigon in HCMC’s District 1. 

Besides, those interested can join a talk show on the theme of urban mutations at Culture Salon Cafe at 19B Pham Ngoc Thach Street in HCMC's District 3.

SGT