In recent years, various models Indochine style garden house It is gradually regaining popularity. It is popular with a wide range of large architectural styles such as apartments, villas, restaurants, and hotels… Modern Indochine garden designs offer elegant and convenient beauty.
It not only showcases the fusion of traditional beauty, exuding a refined allure. But this type of garden also reflects the homeowner’s aesthetic sensibility in selecting design and construction to create a cozy home.
What is the Indochine garden? Why is the Indochine garden style attractive and widely used? BGD Landscape Discover through the article below!
Indochine garden with a blend of Eastern and Western style beauty
1. What Is an Indochine Style Garden Home?
1.1 Definition of Indochine style
The Indochine style garden design is a creative architectural style created by French architects. It is a perfect combination of Eastern and Western cultures. It emphasizes creativity and aesthetics. Aiming to bring a very unique, rustic atmosphere that is not less noble.
Architectural style Indochinese style garden It spreads to Southeast Asian countries. However, it is adapted to suit the culture of each country. You will notice the typical Indochinese style in many architectural masterpieces.
Modern Indochinese style garden
1.2 Why did the Indochinese style garden design emerge?
It can be said that modern Indochine garden design is like a symphony of artistic beauty. When you step into the garden, you will feel tranquility and comfort. Then immerse yourself in a splendid natural space.
Yard garden Indochine was born during the French colonial period in Vietnam. French architects living and designing buildings during this time were influenced by East Asian culture.
In some ways, French architecture was "absorbed" by traditional Vietnamese architectural styles, which subsequently gave rise to Indochine style garden house Western-inspired, and utterly in tune with the Vietnamese context.
On the other hand, several objective reasons have accelerated the formation of the Indochine style, such as:
- Unsuitable for the climate
The original architectural style brought from France, after a few years, revealed many shortcomings, especially unsuitable for the hot, humid, rainy, and windy hot climate...
- Decreasing influence of France
From the 1930s-1940s of the 20th century, French troops no longer dominated Vietnam. The original French architectural style was also not applied widely in Vietnamese architecture as it was before...
- Difficulty in sourcing construction materials
Items such as building materials, furniture, etc., of French style are difficult to find and transport to Vietnam. Therefore, some items must use Vietnamese products...
2. Characteristics of Indochine garden design style
2.1 Materials
Materials used in Indochine garden design and construction are commonly used. For example: natural stone, faux wood decking, plastic wood decking, anti-slip tiles, natural stone lavabo, gravel, glass……
You can use faux wood material to increase durability for products. The reason is that the weather in Vietnam is often hot and humid. Therefore, many different materials, colors, and shapes can be replaced.
Tile with floral patterns is a material with strong Vietnamese characteristics.
2.2 Plants
For Indochine-style garden houses the plants planted must be planted in layers. Tall plants will have the effect of providing shade and sheltering from rain and sun for the villa. Lower layers such as ornamental plants, flowers, and shrubs will create a decorative beauty for Indochine-style garden spaces.
The modern Indochine garden style often features very familiar and rustic plants. Most are suitable for the weather conditions in Vietnam. Depending on the weather conditions in each area, decorative plants will vary.
Some common plants are: banana, lotus, orchid, coconut, palm, taro, chrysanthemum, climbing plants.... Plants need to be arranged harmoniously and bright-colored flowering plants should not be used excessively.
Cool greenery blends with the Indochine style
2.3 Water features
According to Asian-style beliefs, water is a very important feng shui element that brings good fortune to the household. It is also an essential element in Indochine-style garden design. For large gardens, a large water feature can be designed. It helps regulate the air and creates a poetic beauty for the garden.
For smaller garden areas, small water flows can be designed around the house. This helps the garden feel cooler, and the sound of flowing water becomes more pleasant.
The tranquility of the water makes the Indochine garden even more beautiful
2.4 Pathways
Paths are also a very important element in this design style. Because they determine the layout, harmony, and aesthetics of the garden. Paths Indochine style garden house Often paved with stone and arranged according to your preference. Helps you walk around the garden without stepping on plants.
The pathway will allow you to walk around the garden without stepping on the plants
2.5 Micro-landscape, decorative items
When there is water, it is impossible to be without small landscapes and rocks. Creating a landscape of ‘Serene Mountains and Clear Waters’ that harmonizes nature and human presence, small landscapes and rocks enhance the liveliness of an Indochine garden design, and infuse it with the deep cultural essence of East Asia.
Some Indochinese-style garden projects also use decorative items. For example: coconut shells, water jugs, stone piles... In the Central Highlands, people also decorate with round statues with motifs, round Cham statues... To create a more lively space.
Mini Indochinese-style stone pile landscape features
3. The value and meaning of Indochine style garden houses
3.1 Traditional charm
Indochine style garden house It has experienced many ups and downs throughout historical currents. The design and construction of Indochine garden spaces not only simply express nostalgia, evoking memories of the past. Furthermore, they are the culmination of ancestral value and national tradition. Therefore, this style will remain timeless, regardless of the era.
A model of Indochine-style garden design with a nostalgic feel of old Vietnam
3.2 Differences from other styles
Given the current situation of “every square meter is precious,” most people choose modern, minimalist, or neo-classical design for their home.
With a background of geometric, angular shapes and straight lines, combined with the soft lines of modern Indochine garden design, along with colors characteristic of tropical regions—all of which will create a striking contrast for your villa garden compared to other styles.
Modern Indochine style garden house with flat roof, new square windows
3.3 Variety of choices
Indochine style garden design and construction is the integration of many elements and small details. From patterns, paths, motifs to colors, furnishings… This style always has diversity. The purpose is to make it easy for you to choose the details you like most. From there, it forms a total design in your own way. But still not far from the characteristic style.
Modern Indochine style garden with integrated design of various elements
4. Things to note when building an Indochine style garden house
Even though it has been popular in Vietnam for a long time, Indochine style garden still is highly appreciated in Vietnam. Below are some important points you need to know when designing and constructing an Indochine style garden.
- The garden needs to be designed in a position parallel to the building's axis.
- Pay attention to feng shui, for garden design, the front of the house must always be wider and deeper than the back.
- The meaning of Indochine garden design is to bring closeness and harmony with nature.
- Arranging a pond is a good and necessary idea. However, it needs to be arranged skillfully so that it is both harmonious with the space and not prone to dampness.
5. 5 popular Indochine style garden house models
5.1 1-story Indochine style garden house model
The house has a single-story exterior, conveying immense gravitas and grandeur. It evokes a sense of tranquility and warmth. With suitable architectural design and functionality, modern design, and landscaping, the home not only exudes majesty but also feels harmonious.
The grandeur of a 1-story Indochine style garden house
5.2 An Indochine Garden Home in Harmony with Nature
A close connection to nature is central to Indochine style homes. Expansive spaces that connect the sky, earth, plants and flowers are what many people seek. Indochine garden design and construction therefore make the most of every valuable open space around the home.
A cool Indochine-style garden landscape with diverse plant life
5.3 Indochine-style 3-room garden house design
A 3-room house is perhaps too familiar to Vietnamese people. But when the Indochine personality is applied, it creates a completely new feeling.
The distinctive feature is the windows that make the house livelier than ever
5.4 Modern Indochine-style 3-room garden house design
Extremely high-class and modern architectural spaces are closely integrated. Combined with an Indochine feel, they are suitable for all kinds of lively lifestyles in cities or large urban areas.
Villa with a garden designed in a fresh, new Indochine architectural style, exuding elegance and sophistication
5.5 Traditional Indochine-style 3-room garden house design
The harmonious arched window openings feature a dense pattern, white-painted walls, and villa roofs… All of these elements create a unified and refined aesthetic for the style.
A timeless beauty imbued with the Indochine garden house style
6. Design and construction unit for Indochine style garden houses in Da Nang
BGD Landscape BGD is a leading company in the field of high-end architecture and high-end interior design. With years of design experience and thousands of completed construction projects. BGD will offer you a high-quality Indochine garden design with a deep sense of nostalgia.
With a passion for Indochine style, the design team at BGD always has enthusiasm, creativity, and long-term experience. This is applied to every design project, delivering creative, unique interiors that still embody the Indochine style.
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