The unique architecture of the Grand Terra Building (36 Cat Linh, Hanoi) is inspired by the image of terraced fields – a cultural symbol of Vietnam, reflecting a blend of modernity and tradition, dynamism, and integration. Notably, the Grand Terra Building is one of the few commercial buildings in Vietnam to achieve LEED GOLD certification. It contributes to the journey towards NET ZERO by 2050, a commitment the Vietnamese Government has made to the world.
- Project Information:
- Project Name: Grand Terra
- Address: 36 Cat Linh, Hanoi
- Site Area: 3,400 m²
- Floor Area: 24,000 m²
- Lead Architect: Le Truong
- Design Firm: TT-Associates TTA-PARTNERS
- Landscape Design: TT-Associates TTA-PARTNERS
- Interior Design: TT-Associates TTA-PARTNERS
- MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing): Boydens
- Structural Engineering: Reco
The project is designed by TTA Partners. This firm is part of the TTAS ecosystem and has designed many large-scale projects with complex technical requirements, including some that have achieved LOTUS and LEED green certifications. In 2018, TTA Partners was honored to be selected by the Investor and Savills Vietnam for architectural design proposals for the 36 Cat Linh project, becoming the design consultant for the Grand Terra Building. The Grand Terra Building is the second project, following the “Grand Mercure 5-star Hotel” on the same street, for which TTA Partners provided architectural, interior, and landscape design consultancy.
Grand Terra Building – Class A Office Building Achieving LEED GOLD Certification
The project covers a land area of 3,400 m², located in a prime position with convenient transportation and an advantage for showcasing architectural beauty. The building comprises 5 basement levels and 9 above-ground floors with office and commercial functions, meeting Class A standards, and has a total floor area of approximately 24,000 m². Based on the characteristics of the street and the surrounding context, the design team has incorporated and created a tiered natural landscape within the city. The grandeur, romance, friendliness, and closeness of terraced fields have been stylized to become the hallmark of a contemporary building, a notable example of the Impressionist architectural style in Vietnam.
The image of terraced fields has been stylized to become a hallmark of a contemporary building
Movement from both sides of Cat Linh Street gives us a sense of changing colors. This is a technique of using color itself to create an effect in the building’s architecture.
The exterior of the Class A office building – Grand Terra Building
Notably, the building is designed according to the LEED green standard from the United States. This is the highest global standard for achieving sustainability in energy savings, ecological protection, and the quality of living and working environments. The Grand Terra Building is one of the few commercial buildings in Vietnam to achieve LEED GOLD certification. It contributes to the journey towards NET ZERO by 2050, a commitment the Vietnamese Government has made to the world.
Interior Space of the Grand Terra Building
The building uses a Water Chiller ventilation system, along with advanced equipment and technology, including smoke detectors, fire alarms, and automatic fire suppression systems, adhering to strict fire protection standards of Vietnam and international standards. The security system features facial recognition, among other measures.
The finishing materials are high-quality, Green Certified, fire-resistant, and aesthetically pleasing, provided by G7 countries. The building envelope consists of a combination of vacuum glass and sun-shading Alucobond panels from the Federal Republic of Germany.
On the morning of April 11, 2024, Savills Vietnam held a completion ceremony for the project phase. The event saw the participation of numerous potential domestic and international investment companies and groups, as well as central and local media.
Architect Le Truong – CEO & Founder of TT-AS shared the design concept of the project at the announcement ceremony
Overview of the Grand Terra Building Completion Ceremony
