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Stone-Filled Structures

Rock Office by a21 Studio is Like a Reconstructed Ruin

— January 21, 2011 — Art & Design
This unique office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is definitely unique, aptly named Rock Office, the building is constructed using raw stone and has a playful minimalist appeal. Designed by a21 Studio, the building stands apart as a building that looks like it's a reconstructed ruin.

Rock Office was designed in order to provide a temporary, low-cost building that could stand on the site's soft ground. This is one office that I wouldn't mind walking into everyday for work.
Trend Themes
1. Raw Materials - Industries can leverage the use of raw materials in their buildings or products to convey a sense of creativity and uniqueness to their customers.
2. Playful Minimalism - Refined decoration with simple lines and shapes can be used to make structures or products seem more modern and fun to the younger generation, therefore creating disruptive innovation opportunities for a wide range of industries.
3. Low-cost Buildings - Businesses can lower their construction and maintenance costs if they explore the use of raw materials like stones, which is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to invest in the construction industry for a wide range of low-cost constructions like office buildings or housing.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Engineering - The industry can leverage the use of raw materials like stones in their designs to reduce construction costs and create minimalist, playfully designed buildings like the Rock Office.
2. Construction - The use of raw materials like stones can greatly reduce the time and money required to build structures like the Rock Office. This creates opportunities for companies to explore cost-effective building solutions.
3. Furniture and Interior Decor - The minimalist design trend inspired by structures like the Rock Office presents opportunities for interior decor and furniture companies to experiment with raw materials and simple lines to create unique and forward-thinking designs.
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