14 Ton That Dam

In today’s Saigon, apartments are just not a place to live. Beneath their weather-beaten facades is often a unique ecosystem of homes, shops, whimsical cafes, art galleries, hip hangouts and more.

In the face of frequent rumors about the imminent demise of these decades-old Saigon relics, we felt the need to tell their stories before it’s too late, starting with District 1’s iconic 42 Nguyen Hue and 14 Ton That Dam.

A series by Saigoneer and RICE.