# Parasol-Roofed Pavilions The Sen Village Community Center is Sheltered by a Unique Thatched Roof By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-10-14 | Updated 2015-10-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-village References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/10/14/vo-trong-nghia-bamboo-community-centre-vietname-architecture-thatch-roof/) & [votrongnghia](http://votrongnghia.com/) Vietnamese-based design firm Vo Trong Nghia created this unique [thatched roofing concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-garden-pavilion) that shelters the vast Sen Village Community Center. The uniquely shaped roof resembles a cone-like upside down umbrella. Below the glorious canopy is the Sen Village Community Center, which is a cozy environment made of bamboo. The thatched roof is "supported by a network of arches, rope-bound [bamboo columns and beams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juliet-center)." In the center of the roof, there is a circular opening that allows a beam of light to always shine down through the thatched roof. The goal for this beautiful and serene space is to provide a convenient meeting place for the residents of a new housing development that will be home to 2,200 units. There is a [stage-like gathering space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-round-pavilion) directly below the umbrella roof that can host 250 people for parties, banquets and specific gatherings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Thatched Roofing:** The use of innovative thatched roofing concepts in architectural designs presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the construction industry. - **Bamboo Construction:** The use of bamboo in the construction of eco-friendly and sustainable buildings presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the architecture industry. - **Circular Architecture:** The use of circular openings in architectural designs presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design and aesthetics of buildings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore the use of innovative thatched roofing concepts to create more eco-friendly and sustainable buildings. - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore the use of bamboo as a construction material to create more eco-friendly and sustainable buildings. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can explore the use of unique architectural designs with innovative roofing concepts to create more unique and memorable event venues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bamboo Parasol Community Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapmi-center.md) - [Outdoor Pavilion Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teepee-pavilion.md) - [Bamboo Luxe Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godai-pavilion.md) - [Modern Vietnamese Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tien-giang-house.md) - [Y-Shaped Community Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-crawford-architects.md) - [Bamboo Forest Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-rainforest-pavilion.md) - [Circular Bamboo Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juna.md) - [Black-Timber Overhanging Roof Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/senior-shelter.md) - [Oversized Roof Vietnamese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-quang-yen.md)