Silverland Ben Thanh – The integration of architecture and local cultures

Silverland Ben Thanh - the latest accommodation product of the Silverland hotel chain that has thrived in Ho Chi Minh City for over two decades. Located next to Ben Thanh Market - a prominent symbol of the city, and just a few steps away from the vibrant Le Loi - Nguyen Hue Boulevard. Soon, the city's first subway line will start operating, with the first station right in front of the hotel, facilitating a harmonious blend between the historical and modern spaces of Ho Chi Minh City.

When looking for hotels around the central area of Ho Chi Minh City, most travelers would likely seek out prominent city landmarks. Ben Thanh Market is one such destination. Ben Thanh Market, along with several other architectural and landscape structures, is considered a historical and cultural icon of urban Ho Chi Minh City. Although not constructed as early as many other buildings, and its architectural form not exceptionally unique, Ben Thanh Market is regarded as a milestone in the city's development. Its historical significance is discerned through its architectural form, materials, construction techniques, decorative reliefs, the layout of trade areas, stalls within and outside the building… Ben Thanh Market has become familiar to locals as well as an iconic tourist destination. Adjacent to Ben Thanh Market, Silverland Ben Thanh incorporates "old-fashioned" and traditional elements into modern architecture.

Modern features are expressed through irregular shapes and curves. One will not find specific circles, squares, or triangles in the architecture. Each shape within Silverland Ben Thanh Hotel is unique. This irregularity evokes a sense of discovery for travelers, from the ground floor to the top floor and into guest rooms, as well as the dining areas, all offering opportunities for new exploration. This sense of discovery can be found in the curves, notably in the reception area and Bason Café. The curves are formed from familiar materials such as lime plaster, stone, or iron and steel. These materials, often thought of as dry and rigid, are rendered softer by the hands of craftsmen and ironworkers.

Silverland Ben Thanh does not emphasize luxury or ostentation, nor does it confine all architecture to a standard mold. Somewhere within the space of Silverland Ben Thanh, one will encounter breezy corridors, asymmetrical shapes, tall and wide windows, or paintings made from familiar fabric scraps, once worn by women busy in the surrounding hotel and market stalls. The city's vibrant, multi-colored life, with its mixed sounds, seeps in from outside the door frames, so that upon stepping into the room, a comfortable bed and warm mattress await after a busy day of work or city exploration.

Lan Anh - Hoàng Thuyên