The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial / Edition #3 1st and Student prize winners - Huy Pham, Huy Tran and Duyen Nguyen

We’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to the 1st and Student prize winners of our "The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial #3" competition – Huy Pham, Huy Tran and Duyen Nguyen!

Huy Pham, Huy Tran and Duyen Nguyen

Please tell us about your company (when it was founded, where it is based, how many employees, etc) Alternatively, if you do not have a company, please give us some insights on your own professional/academia background.

We are currently fifth-year students studying at the University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City, majoring in architectural design.

Brief information about the projects that you/your company have been involved with. For instance, what scale have you focused on/preferred, any significant projects where the company/ individuals have been Involved?

We haven't had the chance to participate in any practical projects before because we are still students, but we are looking forward to doing so if there are any opportunities.

What does architecture mean to you and what is the role of an architect in your society?

Living in a popular city in Vietnam, architecture has become an integral part of our lives. For us, the concept of "architecture" evolves day by day through our experiences of hearing, feeling, and learning. Architecture is a form of art that can be either very complex or quite simple, depending on one's perception. Each architectural structure possesses its own soul, which is not solely derived from the materials used in construction, but also from the atmosphere of its surroundings and the relationships between its inhabitants and the building itself. This is what I love the most about architecture.

Why do you participate in architecture competitions?

We want to compete with many people around the world. Besides that, participating in competitions can help us improve our knowledge, skills, logical thinking, and perspective on different programs and architectural scales.

What advice would you give to individuals who struggle to decide whether it would be beneficial for them to participate in architecture competitions?

For us, participating in architecture competitions will provide the opportunity to learn and develop new skills, explore various creative processes, and propose innovative solutions, designs, and ideas.