GARDEN HOUSE OR TOWNHOUSE: A PERSPECTIVE FROM MODERN LIVING TRENDS
Should one choose to live in the bustling urban areas, or in a peaceful garden house surrounded by lush nature? This question often leaves many people hesitant, but there are new perspectives emerging about modern living spaces. The combination of space, amenities, and personal emotions has become a crucial factor in shaping the ideal home. However, before discussing whether to choose a garden house or a townhouse, let’s explore both types of housing with URHOUSE!
Garden house and townhouse: What do you know about these two types of housing?
Garden house
The garden house is distinguished by its green, airy space surrounding it
A “garden house” is a type of housing designed with spacious areas that blend seamlessly with nature. It is especially common in rural areas or the suburbs of cities, where the natural landscape is lush and green, the air is fresh, and there is less impact from the noise and pollution of urban environments.
In particular, when it comes to garden houses in Vietnam, people immediately think of two prominent architectural styles: the Northern garden house and the Hue garden house. However, each region has its own unique characteristics in the design and construction of garden houses, reflecting differences in climate, geography, and regional culture.
The distinctive architecture of the Nor
The garden houses in the Red River Delta region of Northern Vietnam have a simple and rustic architecture, primarily built with natural materials such as bamboo, rattan, and straw. The surrounding space of these Northern garden houses is often very simple, yet it exudes a peaceful beauty that reflects the distinct culture of the North.
In contrast, garden house in Hue are more intricate, with various types such as imperial garden houses, tomb gardens, mansions and temple gardens. Each space is meticulously designed with every detail – from the main house, garden, plants, fruits, stones, water, to the gates, corridor and sceens-being purposefully arranged to convey a message of harmony between architecture and nature.
However, whether in the Northern Delta or Hue, one essential feature of every traditional Vietnamese garden house is the garden space itself. This is the key element that creates the serenity and tranquility that define a true ” garden house”
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Townhouse
While garden house offer house a living space in harmonu with nature, townhouse are characterized by modernity, catering to the needs of urban lving. Townhouse are a common type of housing in major cities, where land is limited and publics amenites are increasingly abundant.
Townhouse architecture often utilizes balcony or rooftop spaces to add greenery to the living environment
Townhouse architecture is often designed to optimize space. Although outdoor areas may not be large, modern, townhouses typically make use balconies, rooftops or skylights to connect with nature. Additionally, greenery is incorporated by planting trees and plants, parially compensating for absence of a traditional garden.
Along with urban development, modern townhouse designs often prioritize aesthetics, functionality and convenience, ensuring easy access to amenities such as shopping centers, schools, hospitals and recreational areas.
The fundamental differences between gardem houses and townhouses
| Garden house | Towhouse | |
| Building area |
It has a spacious construction area, usually located on large plots of land, creating an open and airy space. |
Smaller construction area, usually designed within the limited space of large cities. |
| Construction area | Usually built in rural areas or the suburbs of a city |
Large, densely populated cities with limited building space. |
| Garden landscape | It has four sides connected to nature, surrounded by small landscapes, fish ponds, and gardens… creating a sense of tranquility and closeness to nature | There is no spacious garden, and green space is often limited. If available, it is usually designed compactly, located inside the house or in a vertical form to save space |
| Design style | It is designed independently, spaciously, and harmoniously with nature and the surrounding environment, creating a living space that is close to nature | Designed according to a planning model, with plots divided and built in harmony with the surrounding structures, giving it a standardized characteristic |
Conclusion
Where you choose the convenience of urban life or seek tranquility amidst, the most important thing is that the space reflects your unique values. In the context of constantly evolving modern living trends, let your home be a place that cherishes all the meaningful moments of life.
