The competition, launched worldwide on March 17, 2008 to find the best design for the new urban area, received 78 entries from 25 countries.

Deso’s winning design focuses on building a series of new community spaces and creating an integrated natural environment and was considered to be an extremely ambitious yet feasible design.

The second and third prizes were awarded to Switzerland’s Hager Landschaftsarchitektur AG and Hong Kong China’s Edawin respectively.

All of the designs are on display at Ho Chi Minh City’s Museum for Public Opinion until October 28.