Building typologies and architectural pattern transformations of the Hue Imperial Architecture, Vietnam

A systematic analysis of Hue Imperial Architecture reveals a modular design logic that integrates floor-plan configuration, truss type, and façade form to generate cohesive building categories and pattern variations. This approach ensured structural stability, functional flexibility, and visual harmony while enabling efficient large-scale construction. The study, leveraging classical Chinese sources, Nguyen-dynasty drawings, and extensive fieldwork across key sites like the citadel and mausoleums, identifies five major building types and 22 architectural patterns. These findings highlight the advanced nature of premodern craft techniques, offering practical insights for heritage conservation and contemporary architectural practice.

Le, V. A. (2026). Building typologies and architectural pattern transformations of the Hue Imperial Architecture, Vietnam. Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 1–32. https://doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2026.2675165