# Monolithic White Volume Abodes The Thao Dien House is Renovated to Look More Modern By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-09-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thao-dien-house References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/mm-architects-thao-dien-house-09-28-2014/) & [mmarchitects.net](http://www.mmarchitects.net/) The Thao Dien House in Vietnam received an upgrade from MM++ Architects, so that the existing architecture could look more contemporary, yet still have a Mediterranean touch to it. The team managed to achieve this goal and meet the needs of the client. Certain openings were placed in specific areas so that ample amounts of daylight could get into the home. Moreover the owners can also still have a great view of the pool in the backyard. One wall has been covered in vegetation so to give the house a natural look. The house is located very close to Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh city, which is in the southern part of Vietnam. MM++ Architects did a good job of updating this to be a modern abode. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/mm-architects-thao-dien-house-09-28-2014/), [mmarchitects.net](http://www.mmarchitects.net/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 1% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Contemporary Architecture:** Opportunities for innovative design and materials to create modern homes with a touch of Mediterranean style. - **Natural Integration:** Potential to explore integrating vegetation into architectural elements for a more natural and eco-friendly aesthetic. - **Daylight Optimization:** Opportunities to design openings strategically to allow ample natural light into buildings, enhancing energy efficiency and well-being. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in updating traditional architecture styles with contemporary and sustainable elements. - **Interior Design:** Innovative ideas for integrating natural elements like vegetation into interior spaces, creating a harmonious environment. - **Real Estate:** Opportunities to market and sell properties that emphasize natural light, contemporary design, and eco-conscious features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Vietnamese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-for-young-families.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) - [Terracotta Pot-Inspired Vietnam Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthenware-house.md) - [Illuminated Narrow Vietnamese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-house.md) - [Light-Filled City Center Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-garden-2.md) - [Geometric Cave-Like Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-homes.md) - [Oversized Roof Vietnamese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-quang-yen.md) - [Preserved Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nang-house.md)