# Symbolic Recycled Architecture Hoang Minh Architects Builds a House Outside of Hanoi By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-06-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoang-minh-architects References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/hoang-minh-suburb-house-diplomat-hanoi-city-06-23-2014/) Hoang Minh Architects have put together a house in Hanoi for a diplomat of the area. The house is made from [reused material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house) taken from the structure that previous stood in its place, and with great care by the builders. [Terracotta tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terracotta-breath-house) line the top roof of the house, along with reused brick that looks better with age. For a diplomat, this is an ideal sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the city of Hanoi. In the center of the building is a sacred item for people to gather around during cultural gatherings and social meetings, which is custom in a Vietnamese home such as this. The Vietnamese people are quite spiritual, so having a symbolic object in the house is not out of the ordinary. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/hoang-minh-suburb-house-diplomat-hanoi-city-06-23-2014/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to create innovative designs using recycled materials. - **Terracotta Tiles:** Potential for ceramic tile manufacturers to explore eco-friendly options using terracotta materials. - **Sacred Objects in Design:** Chance for designers to incorporate cultural and symbolic elements into their creations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can capitalize on the trend of recycled materials and create sustainable and environmentally friendly designs. - **Construction:** Construction industry has the opportunity to leverage the use of reused and recycled building materials to reduce waste and promote sustainability. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can cater to the demand for culturally significant and symbolic objects in design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Terracotta Pot-Inspired Vietnam Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthenware-house.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Shoreside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-house-by-the-lake.md) - [Preserved Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nang-house.md) - [Multifunctional Vietnamese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-for-young-families.md) - [Oversized Roof Vietnamese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-quang-yen.md) - [Greenery-Surrounding Lush Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-house-1.md) - [Urban Brick Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terracotta-breath.md) - [Green Garden-Surrounding Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillside-house-1.md) - [Open-Air Perforated Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anchor-house.md)