STUDY ON THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE CONVENT OF SISTERS OF ST. PAUL OF CHARTRES IN SAIGON

Catholic buildings on the boulevard of the Citadel in Saigon

Abstract

The Convent of St. Paul of Saigon was designed by Boutier, a French missionary. This paper examines the convent at the time of its construction from photographs, drawings, and historical documents to clarify its architectural features.

As a result, it is recognised that the two annexes and the chapel, which existed from the beginning of the Convent, have changed in their detailed design over the years. Whereas its verandah, a significant feature of the convent building, has undergone no significant changes. This building is seemingly colonial architecture incorporating countermeasures for climate by Boutier.