# Spectacular Stoney Spaces The Rock Office Doesn't Take Simple Architecrual Ideas for Granite By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-office2 References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/98410/rock-office-a21-studio/) & [a21studio.vn](http://a21studio.com.vn/Default.aspx) The [Rock Office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-capital-warsaw-office) is an awesome building that, well, really rocks. Located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the Rock Office makes use of [common stones and gabion cages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-quinto-sol) to create an awesome castle-like effect that is low-cost, low-impact andhighly-effective. Built by a21 studio to be an [architecture office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitaoka-group-office), the Rock Office somehow seems to exude an age and venerability far beyond it's years. The building's remarkably effective construction methodology, however, does raise hope that a modern revolution of rock buildings could be only a stone's throw away. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rock Buildings Revolution:** Building architecture revolution using low-cost and low-impact rock materials. - **Gabion Cage Construction Methodology:** Using gabion cages as a highly-effective construction methodology in architecture. - **Ageless Architecture:** Creating age and venerability in modern architecture. ### Where This Applies - **Construction Industry:** New building methodology and use of low-cost materials can revolutionize the construction industry. - **Architecture Industry:** The use of gabion cages and rock materials can bring a new wave of innovative architecture designs. - **Real Estate Industry:** Rock buildings can be a unique selling point and add value to real estate properties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scattered Boulder-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbound.md) - [Contemporary Office Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-capital-warsaw-office.md) - [Wooden Site Home OFfices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-rock.md) - [Perforated Brickwork Office Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premier-office.md) - [Rock‑Like Coastal Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-rocks-visitor-centre.md) - [Stone-Like Discreet Glass Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones.md) - [Geometric Cave-Like Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-homes.md) - [Scandinavian Stone Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-chamber.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md)