Hanoi’s Master Plan - 100-Year Vision

Panasonic large-scale 3D Projection Mapping brings Hanoi’s century-long urban master plan to life at a landmark national event, transforming planning data into an immersive visual experience for over 1,000 delegates and the general public

ABOUT THE PROJECT

In June 2025, the People’s Committee of Hanoi unveiled the city’s ambitious Master Plan with a 100-Year Vision - a landmark national milestone charting the capital’s development as a civilized, modern, and globally connected city. The event marked one of the most significant urban planning announcements in Vietnam’s modern history, attended by over 1,000 leaders, government officials, investors, and delegates, including the Chairman of Vietnam’s National Assembly.

At the heart of the exhibition was a striking 7-meter circular terrain model, physical representation of Hanoi’s landscape brought to life through large-scale 3D Projection Mapping. The display visualized Hanoi’s future skyline, waterways, transportation infrastructure, and green corridors, transforming complex planning documents into an experience that could be seen, understood, and felt in real time.

The project spanned two key venues: the National Convention Center (NCC), which hosted the official high-level ceremony, and Hanoi Museum, which extended the exhibition to the general public, giving every Hanoian the opportunity to see their city’s future for themselves.

The installation was delivered in partnership with VAtech and 3D Art, whose expertise in AV integration and 3D content creation respectively were integral to realising the full scope of the experience.

CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS

Delivering the project’s vision required overcoming several technical and logistical demands:

Scale and Precision: Projecting seamlessly across a large, curved, three-dimensional terrain model required precise geometric calibration, edge blending, and mesh warping to maintain visual continuity from every viewing angle — critical for an audience of high-level delegates standing around the model from all sides.

Dual-Venue Coordination: Managing simultaneous installations across two venues with distinct audience profiles — a formal national ceremony at the NCC and a public exhibition at Hanoi Museum — required separate technical configurations while maintaining consistent visual quality across both sites.

Brightness and Contrast in Mixed Lighting: The terrain model was displayed in a semi-dark exhibition space with ambient light entering from the convention center entrance. Projectors needed to deliver sufficient brightness and contrast to render fine urban detail — roads, waterways, district boundaries — clearly and precisely.

HOW THE EQUIPMENT WAS USED

At the National Convention Center, Panasonic PT-RZ34K, PT-RQ35K, PT-REQ12 Series (1-Chip DLP™ 4K Laser Projector, 12,000 lm), and PT-REQ15 laser projectors were deployed to map dynamic content onto the 7-meter circular terrain model. Rigged overhead with calibrated throw distances and lens configurations, the projectors covered the full surface of the model from multiple angles. Content including aerial city renders, infrastructure overlays, district planning zones, and animated future-state scenarios was mapped precisely to the physical topography, creating a seamless blended image visible from all sides of the model.

At Hanoi Museum, where the exhibition continued for the public through August 29, 2025, six units of the Panasonic PT-MZ20K Series (20,000-Lumen WUXGA Laser LCD Projector) delivered the same immersive 3D Mapping experience to general visitors. The PT-MZ20K’s industry-leading brightness, compact form factor, and 20,000-hour maintenance-free laser engine made it well-suited for the museum’s environment, providing consistent high-quality output across extended daily exhibition hours.

Both installations were supported end-to-end by Panasonic’s Vietnam team, covering equipment supply (sales and loan units), technical setup, geometric calibration, and on-site support throughout the event.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Strong three-way partnership between Panasonic, VAtech (AV integration), and 3D Art (content production), with close coordination across both venues from pre-installation through live event delivery.

• Strategic multi-model deployment: high-brightness fixed-install units for the NCC ceremony, and compact laser projectors for extended public exhibition hours at Hanoi Museum.

• End-to-end Vietnam team support covering equipment supply (sales and loan units), on-site calibration, and live technical assistance.

• Seamless 3D Projection Mapping across a 7-meter curved terrain model, achieving sharp visual continuity and fine urban detail for both VIP and public audiences.

RESULTS

The 3D Projection Mapping display became the visual centrepiece of one of Vietnam’s most significant urban planning announcements in recent history. Witnessed by over 1,000 national leaders, investors, and delegates including the Chairman of Vietnam’s National Assembly - the installation transformed complex planning data into a vivid, memorable experience that communicated the scale and ambition of Hanoi’s 100-Year Master Plan at a glance.

The public exhibition at Hanoi Museum extended the impact beyond the official ceremony, making Hanoi’s future accessible and tangible for the general public through August 2025.

The project reinforced Panasonic Projector & Display’s position as a trusted partner for high-profile government and public sector installations demonstrating how precision projection technology can serve civic communication, urban planning, and national storytelling at the highest levels.