Panorama of the 'Shark Jaw' building near Hoan Kiem Lake about to be demolished

TPO - Hanoi City People's Committee approved the proposal to demolish the "Shark Jaw" building, proposed underground space in the existing square area and expanded space after demolishing the "Shark Jaw" building.

TPO - Hanoi City People's Committee approved the proposal to demolish the "Shark Jaw" building, proposed underground space in the existing square area and expanded space after demolishing the "Shark Jaw" building.

The Office of the Hanoi People's Committee has just announced the conclusion of Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Duong Duc Tuan on the planning and organization of architectural landscape space in the Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square area. Specifically, the city agrees with the proposal to demolish the "Shark Jaw" building, build underground space in the existing square area and expand the space (after demolishing the "Shark Jaw" building).

It is known that the "Shark Jaw" building is a commercial center at 7 Dinh Tien Hoang (Hanoi). The project was built on the old tram station with a view of Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square and a full view of Hoan Kiem Lake.

Construction began in 1990 and was completed in 1993.

This building currently has 6 floors, mainly restaurants, cafes... with different styles.

The front of the building faces Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, the left side faces Hoan Kiem Lake.

From the building, visitors and residents can admire Hanoi's Old Quarter, The Huc Bridge, Turtle Tower and the whole view of Hoan Kiem Lake....

The proposal to demolish this project has made many people regretful.

Mr. Pham Dinh Quang (Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi) shared: "feeling very regretful" when the "Shark Jaw" building was proposed for demolition.

Like Mr. Quang, Mr. Nguyen Viet Hung - a long-time security guard at a store in the building also expressed regret at the proposal to demolish this project. He shared: "Although regretful, if that helps the landscape of the area become more beautiful, in line with the general planning, then all of us, the people, support it."

At night, the "Shark Jaw" building lights up, standing out in the Hoan Kiem Lake area. The bright lights from the signs, restaurants and cafes on the top create a vibrant scene, attracting many tourists and locals to visit and enjoy the bustling atmosphere of the walking street.

Regarding the content of research ideas and solution orientation, Hanoi People's Committee approved the proposed plan to demolish the "Shark Jaw" building; propose underground space in the existing square area and expanded space after demolishing the "Shark Jaw" building; study about 3 basements, propose specific functions for using the basement. The entrance and exit to the basement from the location adjacent to Dinh Liet street.

Dinh Liet Street and Cau Go Street.

In addition, the City People's Committee requested to study the impact of landscape changes on the facade area of ​​Long Van - Hong Van building. The landscape area of ​​Thuy Ta building, Ho Guom Cultural Information Center and the existing residential area adjacent to Cau Go street are also studied for landscape changes.

Speaking to Tien Phong newspaper, Mr. Nguyen Hong Dung, Chairman of the People's Committee of Hang Bac Ward (Hoan Kiem District) said that demolishing the Shark Jaw building will help expand the space and landscape of Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square. People in the surrounding area are also very excited, supportive, and hope that the project will be implemented soon.

Location of the "Shark Jaws" building on the map.

Duc Nguyen - Thanh Hieu

Source: https://tienphong.vn/ha-noi-toan-canh-toa-nha-ham-ca-map-sat-ho-guom-sap-bi-pha-do-post1722710.tpo