Tran Duy Hung Secondary School – Innovative Urban Education in Hanoi

ran Duy Hung Secondary School in Hanoi, designed by Sunjin Vietnam, spans 21,586 m² and was completed in 2022. Led by Tran Nguyen Quang and Le Van Hao, the project integrates modern educational spaces with durable materials and advanced technologies from Austrong, Lixil-Inax, Mitsubishi, and Autodesk for a flexible, future-ready learning environment.

Transforming Urban Learning Environments

Located in Tran Duy Hung Street, one of Hanoi’s rapidly developing urban areas, the Tran Duy Hung Secondary School responds to the city’s growing need for modern educational infrastructure. Surrounded by high-rise apartments and contemporary urban projects, the school emerges as a green oasis in a dense cityscape, blending functionality, sustainability, and modern design.

The school covers five floors and one basement, housing 44 fully equipped classrooms, specialized subject rooms, a multi-purpose area, and a community-accessible swimming pool. Its design follows Vietnam’s national Level 2 educational standards, ensuring both compliance and innovation.

Master Planning & Design Strategy

The master plan adopts a modular block layout, with the main façade oriented towards the southwest road. A central courtyard connects classrooms, functional spaces, and the gymnasium through an elevated bridge system, promoting fluid circulation and visual connectivity.

Classrooms are strategically positioned along the Northeast-Southwest axis, optimizing natural ventilation, daylight, and noise protection. The gymnasium and multi-purpose facilities are placed adjacent to the main road, balancing community accessibility while buffering street noise from learning areas.

Green Roofs & Experiential Learning

A defining feature of Tran Duy Hung Secondary School is its innovative green roof, designed as a botanical garden and experiential learning space. Spanning 6,000 m², this rooftop includes vegetable gardens, flower areas, and an outdoor library, allowing students to observe and participate in modern agricultural practices using 4.0 technology.

By integrating nature into urban education, the school not only enhances aesthetics but also fosters environmental awareness and hands-on learning opportunities for students—transforming every day at school into an engaging and immersive experience.

Architectural Style & Materials

The school embraces a minimalist architectural style, combining simple, flexible colors with a focus on natural integration. Materials and structures are carefully selected to achieve energy efficiency, durability, and low maintenance:

• Reinforced concrete with film-coated shutter systems requiring no plaster
• Column balcony systems for natural ventilation and privacy
• Glazed ceramic wall tiles with self-cleaning technology
• Low-density construction to maximize green spaces and natural light

This approach aligns with modern educational philosophies, emphasizing student-centered learning, play-based education, and holistic development.

Community Impact

Tran Duy Hung Secondary School is more than a learning facility—it serves as a community hub with multifunctional spaces accessible to the public. From the perspective of nearby apartments, the school resembles a green park, creating a sense of calm and nature in the heart of a busy urban environment.