The Pavilion of the Origins is located in Hanoi which is one of the most air polluted cities in the world. In 2016, the PM2.5 particulate level recorded in Hanoi  was seven times higher than the permissible level set by the World Health Organization. The declining air quality in Hanoi has been attributed to high traffic volumes and industrial activities.

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Architects: Hung Nguyen Architects

Location: ??ng ?a, Hanoi, Vietnam

Architect In Charge: Hùng Nguy?n

Area: 18.0 m2

Project Year: 2017

Photographs: Nguyen Thai Thach

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From the architect. The Pavilion of the Origins is located in Hanoi which is one of the most air polluted cities in the world. In 2016, the PM2.5 particulate level recorded in Hanoi  was seven times higher than the permissible level set by the World Health Organization. The declining air quality in Hanoi has been attributed to high traffic volumes and industrial activities.
Floor Plans

Pavilion of the Origins is an attemp to bring the clean air back by setting a place for living plants which can help detoxify the air. They are not just ornamental plants for decorative purposes, but they are air-purifying plants that can absorb harmful toxins from the air.

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