Award Recognition

IBSTAC Architects & Planners is honored to receive the Silver Award in the Residential Architecture Category at the National Architecture Awards 2022–2023, with the outstanding project The Zen Residence.

This achievement reinforces IBSTAC’s commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable, and human-centered architectural solutions.

About The Zen Residence

Located at the main gateway of Gamuda Gardens, The Zen Residence is positioned in one of the most beautiful and strategic areas of the township.

The development consists of:

  • 3 towers: 31, 33, and 35 floors

  • 927 apartments

  • Unit types ranging from 1 to 4 bedrooms

  • Areas from 53 m² to 221 m²

The project highlights modern living, optimized functionality, and a balance of nature and architecture—core values consistently represented in IBSTAC’s design philosophy.

Ibstac Architects Planners thiết kế kiến trúc tòa chung cư The Zen

Previous Achievements

In 2017, The Zen Residence earned:

  • Best Universal Design Development

  • Best Mid-End Condo (Hanoi)

These awards were presented by PropertyGuru Vietnam, part of PropertyGuru Group—Asia’s leading proptech platform.

About the National Architecture Awards

The Vietnam Association of Architects (VAA) hosted the 15th National Architecture Awards (2022–2023), co-organized by:

  • Ministry of Construction

  • Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

From 226 submissions, the jury selected:

  • 5 Gold Awards

  • 18 Silver Awards

  • 34 Bronze Awards

  • 1 Community Choice Award

Giải bạc Giải thưởng Kiến trúc Quốc gia 2022–2023

Conclusion

Receiving the Silver Award for The Zen Residence marks a significant milestone for IBSTAC Architects & Planners.
The recognition reflects IBSTAC’s unwavering dedication to architectural excellence, sustainable development, and creating better living environments for communities.

Conclusion

Receiving the Silver Award for The Zen Residence marks a significant milestone for IBSTAC Architects & Planners.
The recognition reflects IBSTAC’s unwavering dedication to architectural excellence, sustainable development, and creating better living environments for communities.

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