# Light-Filled City Center Gardens ROOM + Design & Build Designs the Secret Garden in Vietnam By Amy Duong | Published 2023-08-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-garden-2 References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/08/31/secret-garden-is-a-lush-greenery-light-filled-oasis-in-a-bustling-vietnamese-city/) & [roomplus.global](https://roomplus.global/en/dnb)  Vietnamese design studio ROOM + Design & Build creates the [Secret Garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-garden2) located in the busy city of Ho Chi Minh. It is a townhouse location that has a hidden tranquil space that allows residents to unwind and take a break from their busy lifestyles. The center of the location has a garden filled with light -- the home has four-levels and embodies a contemporary design language that celebrates the beauty of nature. It is tucked between two alleyways and other buildings, which were a challenge for architects to work with. Additionally, as the home covers over four stories, every single detail including the windows, rooftops, and exterior is filled with plants for a lush greenery look. Image Credit: ROOM+ Design & Build ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Urban Oasis:** Increasing demand for tranquil spaces within bustling cities presents an opportunity for designing light-filled gardens as a means of escapism. - **Nature-infused Architecture:** There is a growing trend towards incorporating natural elements such as plants, light, and greenery into architectural designs to create a harmonious environment. - **Architectural Challenges:** Working with the constraints of limited space and surroundings, architects have the opportunity to showcase their creativity in integrating gardens into urban environments. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore innovative designs that seamlessly merge nature and urban living to create serene spaces amidst busy cityscapes. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers have an opportunity to integrate nature-inspired elements into their designs to create soothing and aesthetically pleasing spaces within urban homes and offices. - **Landscape Design:** Landscape designers can capitalize on the demand for urban green spaces by creating innovative and sustainable garden designs that maximize the limited available space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Green Garden-Surrounding Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillside-house-1.md) - [Oversized Roof Vietnamese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-quang-yen.md) - [Lush Garden Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-hue-space.md) - [Bamboo Screen-Wrapped Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nh-t-garden-restaurant.md) - [Garden Oasis Renovated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-garden-house.md) - [Garden-Nestled Luscious Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-villa.md) - [Modern Vietnamese Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tien-giang-house.md) - [Greenery-Surrounding Lush Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-house-1.md) - [Geometric Cave-Like Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-homes.md)