On the afternoon of September 17, 2026, the University of Science and Technology – The University of Danang hosted the closing and review session of the 11th International Architecture and Urban Planning Workshop, themed “Tho Quang Fishing Port – From Fisheries to Tourism” at Hall S02.01.
Held from September 15 to 17, the workshop brought together 25 students, including 19 Vietnamese and six Japanese students. They were divided into five groups – Matcha Gumi, Poifull, Danpat, Haiboku wo Shiritai and SUMI – to study the existing conditions of Tho Quang Fishing Port, identify its potential and develop architectural and urban planning proposals for the area.
As part of the workshop, the student groups conducted field surveys to examine the area’s spatial characteristics, activities and development potential. Based on the information collected, they analyzed the site, exchanged ideas and developed design proposals under the guidance of lecturers, architects and experts.
Beyond the design challenge itself, the workshop provided a setting for Vietnamese and Japanese students to engage in academic exchange, share approaches to research and teamwork, and experience collaboration in an international architecture and urban planning education environment.
At the closing session, representatives from the five groups presented their research findings and design concepts developed throughout the workshop. The Organizing Committee presented awards to the selected proposals:
- First Prize: Group 2 – Poifull
- Second Prize: Group 5 – SUMI
- Third Prize: Group 4 – Haiboku wo Shiritai
The 11th International Architecture and Urban Planning Workshop concluded not only with design proposals, but also with academic exchange and international collaboration experiences. By working together on a real urban development challenge in Da Nang, Vietnamese and Japanese students had an opportunity to exchange knowledge, build connections and develop their architectural and urban planning perspectives in an international learning environment.
The programme was supported by the Da Nang Association of Architects, Maebashi Institute of Technology, and the University of Science and Technology – The University of Danang, together with participating businesses and organizations, lecturers, experts, architects, and students from Vietnam and Japan.
Nghien Duong – TCKT.VN
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