Imperial Oasis Economic Centre

In the most prominent position, at the heart of the Western Walking Street, a genuine large-scale mechanical clock with gold-plated movement parts sits inside a polygonal crystal cage on the rooftop. Inspired by the flow of time and the distant world of astronomy with its countless undiscovered mysteries, Perrot – the world’s most renowned tower-clock maker – crafted a masterpiece exclusively for Imperial Oasis – the only one of its kind in the world. The clock features 18k gold hands, 24-hour Roman numerals and 12 zodiac animals gilded in 18k gold, all set on a deep blue enamel dial 1,300 mm in diameter, clearly visible from kilometres away. The movement belongs to an exceptionally complex line, built to Perrot’s most exacting standards with hundreds of components and gears, pendulums and weights. Everything is housed in a glass enclosure custom-made in Germany, with heat-reduction, air-conditioning and ventilation systems to ensure absolute precision. Conceived as a witness to history and a mark of those who built it, the clock tower is set to stand for many years, even centuries, witnessing the change and growth of generations of residents and the region’s major social events.

Levels 1 to 5 beneath the clock tower house cylindrical glass-walled restaurants, specially designed with countless features such as a private underground escape tunnel, VVIP access routes and secret compartments, making it the most important destination in the area. Visitors from all over the world coming to Quy Nhon will choose it as their meeting place. It will also be the venue for the most significant community and social events, and for the symbolic signing of landmark deals by the ultra-wealthy. Young people will find one-of-a-kind vantage points to “check in” and take “selfies” – beside the tirelessly moving gold-plated clockwork, on the flower-filled balconies of the Quy Nhon Clock Tower restaurant, in the glass entrance and among luxurious, light-filled display cases…

Alongside these restaurants, the developer has combined the blocks to create a 520 m² floor plate on each level, dedicated to showcasing culture at its finest: a supercar exhibition space for renowned brands on Level 1; a MICE community and cultural space hosting the highest-level national and international events and meetings on Level 2; a contemporary art gallery and local cultural museum on Level 3; a club-style music venue at the Blue Note Jazz hall featuring leading Vietnamese jazz artists such as Quyen Van Minh and Quyen Thien Dac, alongside world-class artists, on Level 4; and an exhibition on the culture of time, featuring Perrot and the world’s most famous tower-clock makers, on Level 5.

At the very centre of the project, a striking highlight of the pedestrian-priority street is a 56 m observation tower inspired by a flower of light. Its observation deck of more than 50 m², topped by a transparent glass dome, lets you take in the entire area at any time of day, as each moment paints the landscape in its own unique colours, captivating visitors and making them wish they could stay forever. The tower’s form embodies the essence of local architecture, with a modern design in harmony with the surrounding buildings. It rises like a flower from the surface of a lake – pure and elegant. More than a place where residents and visitors can admire superb natural scenery, it is also a gathering point for entertainment and a landmark that identifies Imperial Oasis from afar. At its foot lies a lush garden full of flowers, with paths that intertwine to create multi-layered spaces full of surprising, unexpected angles. The building façades stretch horizontally while the tower soars vertically, making visitors feel as if they have stepped into a vibrant Cubist painting by Picasso.

On top of the first Mercure (Accor) luxury hotel in Gia Lai sits a distinctive feature: a rooftop running track and an international-standard infinity pool. Alongside the track are green spaces and a helipad serving travel, tourism and island excursions by aircraft or helicopter within a radius of 300 km or more. In the mornings, guests can enjoy a one-of-a-kind sunrise over the Quy Nhon sea from the height of the track. Turning west, set against the deep green wall of the southern Ba Mountain range, a giant Buddha statue leaves a lasting impression – an unforgettable spiritual experience. The ends of the track extend beyond the building, together with curved steel bridges with tempered glass floors that arc out into the air in a ring, where guests can feel the freedom of being suspended in mid-air – a thrilling, adventurous sensation strong enough to make people feel more alive, and the perfect spot for sightseeing, check-ins and selfies.

The Eastern Walking Street, dedicated to dining, is 21 m wide, with indoor, outdoor, pavement and road levels all at the same height, creating the special sensation of standing on a giant mirror. The street will be organised as a street-food space for the community and for dynamic, lively social groups, where visitors can join in street life as safely and comfortably as possible. The developer will also host food festivals, culinary training programmes and national and international culinary competitions, making it a magnetic place where people rediscover their truest selves.

The Western Walking Street, dedicated to fashion, consists of two 14 m-wide streets that intersect at the foot of the clock tower. These are also designed with indoor, outdoor, pavement and road levels at the same height, and together with the greenery they create a space centred on the dry fountain at the foot of the clock tower. It can be transformed into a runway for the most luxurious fashion shows. The boutiques on both sides are prestigious showcases for luxury fashion brands, drawing visitors and residents to admire and discover their own refinement as well as society’s wider fashion trends.

Rather than a wall of buildings blocking the view from the roundabout, as is common, Lac Viet Group decided to open a 10 m-wide pedestrian entrance leading straight into the inner pedestrian area, topped by a transparent glass arch. Conceived as “the Gateway to Paradise”, its large expanse of clear glass contrasts strongly with the neighbouring buildings. On the ground floor, shops will be arranged as window displays, where customers can admire street art or high-end luxury goods, gold, silver, gemstones and fine jewellery; on the upper floors, they can immerse themselves in exhibitions of distinctive local culture, such as Cham and coastal culture, and enjoy tropical drinks with the finest coffees and wines. This passage creates a special experience – an irresistible invitation into a lively, unique area full of surprising, colourful urban stories in the pedestrian-priority zones within. These two glass-covered entrance complexes offer the most premium spaces for displaying and selling consumer goods, with materials and aesthetics at the very top of the market.

The glass bridge between the two areas rises like a welcome gate or a landmark on the main road heading north – a graceful connection filled with flowers, greenery and light that adds charm to the city. Shaped like a delicate ribbon linking the East and West quarters, with architecture as its voice, this living landmark will become the gateway to Imperial Oasis.

Set within a geodesic sphere of LED light-transmitting rods symbolising our shared home, the Earth, this torch-shaped coral sculpture is a decorative lighting installation using low-power lasers and modern lighting technology, combined with fountains and music selected for each show. It will symbolise “Peace through Understanding” and promote tourism through science, as Quy Nhon is now known as a meeting place for intellectuals from around the world; it will also be a favourite check-in and selfie spot for young people. Located at the roundabout next to the pedestrian-priority street in the Eastern Quarter, it will add to the appeal of Imperial Oasis.