What does the Shark Fin Building in Hanoi look like now?
After nearly a month, the workers have almost completed the demolition of the Shark's Jaw building, with only the final stages remaining.
In recent days, the area around Ho Guom Lake (Hanoi) has taken on a different appearance as the "Shark's Jaw" building, a familiar structure located in Dong Kinh - Nghia Thuc Square, is in the process of being demolished.
On-site observations indicate that the workers have nearly completed the project, with only the final stages remaining. Prior to this, since mid-June, the area around the building had been cordoned off by the former Hoan Kiem district to ensure safety during construction.
The "Shark's Jaw" building is located adjacent to Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter, two special national historical sites. Therefore, the demolition is being carried out with utmost caution.
After this structure is demolished, the area will be planned as an underground space, and Hanoi City will continue to comprehensively upgrade the technical infrastructure and landscape of the square to match its heritage status.
The renovation of Dong Kinh - Nghia Thuc Square was carried out in two phases by the People's Committee of Hoan Kiem District (formerly).
The first phase includes dismantling the "Shark's Jaw" building, relocating the transformer station, renovating the facade of the Hapro building at 7-9 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, and upgrading the awnings, signage, and building facades on nearby streets such as Dinh Tien Hoang, Cau Go, and Hang Dao. Simultaneously, traffic will be reorganized to reduce motorized vehicles and maximize public spaces for tourism.
Phase two of the project will focus on developing underground space at the square, expanding and renovating buildings along the street, upgrading the technical infrastructure system, and adding urban amenities suitable for the area's function.
All projects were implemented based on consultations with ministries, the architectural council, and research conducted by the Hanoi Institute of Construction Planning. The goal is to create a modern urban space that integrates heritage and serves the development of tourism in the capital city.