# Beautifully Bisected Abodes SU Architects' 'Half House' is Split Down the Middle By Joey Haar | Published 2017-09-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/half-house References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/879432/half-house-su-architects) Deciding on something as permanent as a home is a serious endeavor, and adhering to a single option can feel excruciating; fortunately for the owners of 'Half House', sticking to just a single home design wasn't necessary. The home, which was designed by SU Architects, is split into two definitive halves, offering up both traditional and modern aesthetics in a single building. Half House is located in Mogan Shan, China, a [mountainous area with pristine ecological surroundings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house). As such, many of the surrounding buildings are stylistically traditional, with low-slung gabled roofs that have been common in China for centuries. Though Half House keeps that roofing cue, it's otherwise a departure. The more traditional side of the house is indeed covered in the same white stucco as the others around, but the modern side is covered almost entirely in glass. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dual Aesthetics:** Designing buildings that incorporate both traditional and modern aesthetics. - **Split Architecture:** Creating structures that are divided into two distinct halves, each with its own design. - **Ecological Integration:** Blending buildings with their natural surroundings for a harmonious aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to explore innovative designs that combine different architectural styles. - **Real Estate:** Potential for unique and customizable homes that cater to individual preferences and design tastes. - **Home Décor:** Demand for interior design solutions that harmoniously blend contrasting aesthetics within a single space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contrasting Facade Panoramic Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-face-house.md) - [Duplex-Appearing Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duplex-house.md) - [Modern-Updated Traditional Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skip-house.md) - [Geometric Structural Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-house.md) - [Dedicated-Space Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-sisters.md) - [Void-Cut Elevated Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya.md) - [Sculptural Inverted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof.md) - [Faceted Cedar Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill.md) - [Gabled Split Trapezoidal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-trapzios.md)