Southeast Natural Vegetation Exhibition and Research Center

The Southeast region of Vietnam is not only a center of rapid urban and economic development but also a land defined by its rich natural biodiversity. DongNai –  represents a convergence between nature and industrial growth. Its diverse topography and extensive river systems compose a vivid landscape that reflects both the resilience of nature and the interventions of human activity.

Alongside the challenges of climate change, these issues emphasize the vital role of natural forests and vegetation. This project emerges as a point of intersection between Science – Nature – Humanity, creating a space where people can encounter and connect with nature. The design strategy include :

– The foremost objective is to respect the context. The proposed architecture minimizes intervention on the site, harmonizes with the natural setting,

– The project diversifies modes of exhibition and experience. Beyond enclosed indoor galleries, it introduces open-air displays that allow scientific observation, engagement with the research process, and direct encounters with living plants. In this way, the architecture becomes a point of intersection between science, nature, and humanity. 

– Aligned with global net-zero carbon agendas, the project also addresses the emerging field of green economy and carbon credit systems. It establishes a foundation for research into carbon storage capacity in plants through processes of cultivation, monitoring, classification, and comparative analysis between native and non-native species over time. The findings aim to guide reforestation strategies, selecting species most effective in carbon sequestration to restore degraded forests. Beyond ecological restoration, such efforts also stimulate green economic mechanisms—such as carbon credits—contributing to the global pursuit of net-zero carbon and climate resilience

The project is envisioned not merely as a research center, but as a place for the community to engage, experience, and deepen their understanding of plants and the natural environment. Within the broader vision, the site stands as an intersection between the forces of nature and the life of the community.