8 Most Common Types of Houses in Vietnam

Let's learn the characteristics of different types of houses in Vietnam.

Bungalow is a small, one-story house that originated in India in the 17th century. Initially, a bungalow was a simple house built for sailors from England to stay. The name "bungalow" was originally called "bangla" - the original Indian word for "a small hut" for people to raise livestock. When India was a British colony in the 19th century, the British adapted their "bangla" huts to cater to their needs.

In the past, Bungalow houses were built in such a way that it took less time and cost. Wood, bamboo, palm leaves, thatched leaves, etc., are the main building materials of bungalow houses.

Most Duplex houses are located in buildings with convenient locations such as city centers, resort apartments, and tourism. Duplex houses are now very popular in apartment buildings and high-class apartments in Vietnam, especially in areas with high living standards such as District 2, District 7, District 1. The view of the Duplex is usually a fabulous scene, bringing a sense of comfort and relaxation to the owner. A duplex can then be extended to make three units or more, and then it would be termed as a “three-plex, four-plex, five-plex” and so on.

Some duplex apartments with beautiful design in Vietnam in apartment projects can be mentioned as: Sunwah Pearl, Vinhomes Central Park, etc.

Related article: What is a duplex and how is it useful to residents?

Colonial style is now popular in American residential style. Exterior walls are made of brick or wood. The roof has a moderate slope or no slope. There are five windows on the second floor and the windows are arranged symmetrically around the door and the middle window is installed just above the door.

In Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is home to many colonial houses under the influence of French architecture. Colonial houses in Vietnam are often found in tourist cities (such as: Da Lat, Da Nang, etc.) or old quarters, some large Colonial Houses are considered as historical sites such as: Saigon Central Post Office, Independence Palace, Bao Dai Palace, etc.

To learn about the Colonial House, seeing here: Colonial Style Homes

Farmhouse style is a special style when expressing love for land, crops and quiet country space. The typical farmhouse will have a distinctive accent on the porch, and simple details. A farmhouse-style house can be easily recognized through the color, light, rustic look of the furniture, and often has a long, wide hallway and eaves in front of the house.

The concept of "Mansion" appeared around the 15th century in Europe. The mansion was considered a luxurious living space of the ruling class, the upper class aristocracy at that time such as Mandarins, Lords, Kings, etc. the head of the Roman church, etc. In addition to the function to live and live for a large family, the mansion is also considered a safe haven for the owner because the mansion is usually designed with guards and beauties living around the owner's living space for the purpose of serving and protecting the safety of the owner.

Nowaday, a particularly big residence is referred to as a mansion. Mansions are homes with an area of at least 8,000 square feet (740 square meters), according to real estate agents in the US. Mansions are often distinguished by having a sizable ballroom and lots of bedrooms. Today, however, other than the fact that it should be a sizable and well-appointed house, there are no specific requirements as to what constitutes a mansion.

Unlike Western countries, rich families or Hollywood stars often build mansions in secluded places. Unspoiled places in harmony with nature separate from the rest of the world. The mansions in Vietnam are mostly built in big cities and urban areas. Mansion House are often found in developed provinces and tourist cities such as Nha Trang, Da Lat, Phu Quoc, Da Nang, etc., these include Vinpearl Land Nha Trang, Vinpearl Land Phu Quoc, Ba Na Hills, etc.

See more: What Qualifies As A Mansion In Vietnam And The World

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