MIA Design Studio, a Vietnamese architecture firm, designed a house in Vung Tau, a small Vietnamese city, with an attractive foundation. Many of the house's walls are covered in thin, stringy vines, and the courtyard is bursting with local flora.
Though the house's actual walls are uniformly blanched with white, the plants throughout the building reflect a gentle and translucent green tinge throughout the halls and rooms. The total effect is one of brightness, with an almost tropical air about it.
The residents of the house love nature, which was the inspiration for the flora throughout. The small, one-storey building is set back from the main street that it is on, giving the residents some privacy that further contributes to the natural feel.
Hanging Vine Walls
MIA Design Studio Decorated This House's Walls with Strings of Vines
Trend Themes
1. Biophilic Architecture - Incorporating living plants and natural elements into architectural designs to create a connection to nature and improve occupants' well-being.
2. Vertical Gardens - Creating green walls or hanging vine walls to maximize space utilization and bring nature into urban environments.
3. Translucent Green Tinge - Using translucent materials or green tints in architecture to create a soothing and natural ambiance.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can explore innovative ways to integrate living plants and green walls into building designs, creating more sustainable and visually appealing structures.
2. Landscaping - Landscape designers can specialize in creating and maintaining vertical gardens, offering unique and eco-friendly solutions for incorporating nature into urban spaces.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate translucent materials or green tints into their designs to create calming and nature-inspired spaces for residential and commercial clients.