(CNN)Move over Singapore -- Ho Chi Minh City could be Asia's next garden city. That's the vision of leading Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia whose designs feature cascading gardens, open-air corridors and lots of bamboo. Last month, he won the prestigious 2016 Prince Clause Award, for forward-thinking architects making a positive impact on society. Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia And as Vietnam's urban population grows at a rate of 3.4 % per year, his mission is becoming increasingly important. His five-residence House for Trees project, for example, is a green oasis in one of Ho Chi Minh City's densest neighborhoods, each property resembling enormous potted plants, with greenery...
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