Vietnam and Cambodia, countries with dynamic economies and young populations, possess a rich and wide-ranging architectural heritage. This SAH Field Seminar will explore the fascinating architectural landscape of Vietnam, focusing in particular on the modern era from the nineteenth century to today. In addition, participants will visit the spectacular Angkor complex in Cambodia, capital of the Khmer empire from the ninth to fifteenth century.
From its northern terrains to the southern river delta along a long coastline, Vietnam has long been an important connector between East and Southeast Asia, combining architectural designs and features from both regions with intriguing innovations. Influences in the modern era include French, Chinese, American, and Soviet, and today diverse contemporary styles are fast changing cities.
