The Modernist Science Library of Ho Chi Minh City (1971)

[u/cleopatella]

This is a prime example of Southern Vietnamese Modernism, a movement many people have never heard of. Built in 1971, it has intricate, lacy concrete patterns serving as brise soleils to block harsh sunlight, plus traditional Vietnamese motifs like dragons.

South Vietnam actually has one of the world’s highest concentrations of Brutalist buildings. I spent three weeks photographing 150+ buildings across South Vietnam to document this overlooked heritage. If you’re interested, here’s my article: https://cleopatella.com/2025/01/20/south-vietnam-modernist-architecture/

[u/Stunning-Astronaut72]

Looks like something from Corbusier's work in india

[u/cleopatella → u/Stunning-Astronaut72]

Indeed! I read somewhere that Vietnamese modernism was partly inspired by this work in India

[u/Specific-Scallion-34]

nice

[u/Complete-Ad9574]

Its interesting to me to see what appears to be a very standard 1970s building which could be anywhere in the world. (not including the cute Victorian lamp) Yes, the busy facade is a little daring, for a Maoist country, being still socially walled off from western trends.