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After graduating in graphic design, Cuong started working at an architectural modeling company. The meticulous work of crafting tiny details trained his precision, patience, and spatial awareness. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
After graduating in graphic design, Cuong started working at an architectural modeling company. The meticulous work of crafting tiny details trained his precision, patience, and spatial awareness. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
One afternoon wandering through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Cuong stopped at a modest sidewalk tea stall, faded walls, old lightbulbs, a simple teapot set. He suddenly realized these were more than everyday objects; they carried stories of time and people. From quick snapshots, Cuong created the model “Hanoi Sidewalk.” He said the conceptual stage is the most time-consuming part of the process. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
One afternoon wandering through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Cuong stopped at a modest sidewalk tea stall, faded walls, old lightbulbs, a simple teapot set. He suddenly realized these were more than everyday objects; they carried stories of time and people. From quick snapshots, Cuong created the model “Hanoi Sidewalk.” He said the conceptual stage is the most time-consuming part of the process. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
After completing the design, he uses a laser cutter for the model’s components. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
After completing the design, he uses a laser cutter for the model’s components. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
Assembling each piece requires great precision. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
Assembling each piece requires great precision. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
Cuong pays careful attention to every detail. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
Cuong pays careful attention to every detail. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
Each of his works reflects creativity in its own way. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
Each of his works reflects creativity in its own way. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
Through patience and passion, the young man turns everyday urban life into soulful works of art, proving that creativity often lies not in grand themes but in the familiar corners of one’s hometown. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
Through patience and passion, the young man turns everyday urban life into soulful works of art, proving that creativity often lies not in grand themes but in the familiar corners of one’s hometown. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
A miniature model of a Hanoi sidewalk tea stall. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
A miniature model of a Hanoi sidewalk tea stall. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
Among his works, Cuong is most proud of the “Banh mi cart” model. More than a symbol of street food, it evokes the bustle of daily livelihood and the comforting flavors of old Hanoi. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
Among his works, Cuong is most proud of the “Banh mi cart” model. More than a symbol of street food, it evokes the bustle of daily livelihood and the comforting flavors of old Hanoi. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
A miniature model of a traditional Hanoi living room. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
A miniature model of a traditional Hanoi living room. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
A miniature model of a house in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
A miniature model of a house in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
A miniature model of a Hanoi street-side eatery. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
A miniature model of a Hanoi street-side eatery. (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial)
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Young man turns Hanoi street corners into vivid miniature models

What began as a chance introduction to architectural modeling has grown into a creative calling for Nguyen Van Cuong, a 2000-born native of Thanh Hoa. With skillful hands and a passion for craftsmanship, he transforms familiar corners of Hanoi into vibrant miniature scenes that capture the soul of Vietnam’s urban culture.

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