The proposed Hanoi Lotus Centre doesn't just pay homage to the national flower of Vietnam in name only; Decibel Architecture has designed the building to physically resemble a series of young lotus ...

The Lotus Building is an addition to an existing double ... from the lake surface to drive a thermal chimney within the main flower pod. studio505’s design creates a vibrant public realm ...

Interpreted as a lotus flower or outreached hand ... A central waterfall in the building will be fed by rain caught in the huge bowl that is formed by the roof. The recirculated water is also ...

“Pankaja,” I murmured to myself, “mud born.” It is one of over 40 words for the sacred lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera) in Sanskrit. I rolled my corduroys up to my knees and we began to ...