This house is one filled with stories passed down from generation to generation. Originally built by the father, it was later passed on to his son. The current
owner grew up in this very house, which his father personally designed and constructed. As a result, it holds countless cherished memories. One day, as the
son began building a family of his own, the father became a grandfather, and the son became a father himself. The owner started thinking about renovating the
house to create more functional spaces and adapt it to the convenience and demands of modern living. However, he still wished to preserve the essence and
nostalgic charm of the original home, even if its architectural design needed to evolve with the times.
This house is located on a large plot of land, with its rear side adjoining a natural canal and surrounded by lush greenery. As a result, the homeowner places
great emphasis on views and sightlines. The original structure was a two-story building with a concrete frame, except for the second floor, which featured a
wooden structure. The attic space, built with precast concrete panels, was used as a storage area.
The homeowner wanted a living room with a double-height ceiling. To achieve this, the designer had to remove part of the roof to increase the height and
completely reorganize the layout, including circulation routes and the staircase. The double-height living room was designed to open up to expansive views of
the garden to the west and south. On the west side, slatted panels were added to filter sunlight, preventing excessive glare inside. To the south, a balcony
allows for views of the garden and swimming pool.
On the ground floor, the main room is the dining area, which was expanded from the original space. The homeowner envisioned this room as if dining in the
middle of a garden, with panoramic views. The glass panels can be fully opened on pleasant days, transforming the space into an open pavilion. On less favorable
days, the glass can be closed, and air conditioning used for comfort. On another side of the house, there is a study with views of the swimming pool, extending
toward the canal and the surrounding scenery.
Previously, the parents’ bedroom was on the second floor. However, for greater convenience as they age, it was relocated to the ground floor at the back of the
house, in a quiet area with views of the backyard garden.
The second floor now consists of a master bedroom and a children’s bedroom, connected to the double-height living room and a pantry. The layout emphasizes
privacy, with the homeowner primarily using the living room as their central space, while the parents prefer the dining area on the ground floor for daily activities.
On the third floor, the former attic was partially converted into a prayer room, a wardrobe, and additional storage space.
The poolside pavilion, which originally housed the pump system and a small waterside gazebo, was transformed into a gym and a multifunctional space for
various activities. These rooms offer views of the garden and the canal stretching into the distance. The swimming pool itself was also redesigned, with its
shape refined to harmonize with the new architectural style.
Throughout the renovations, the designer emphasized preserving the essence of the original house, which the father had built. By carefully adapting materials,
window sizes, and architectural forms, the updates reflect the evolution of the home while maintaining its identity and character as it transitions from one
generation to the next.
Design Team: Narucha Kuwattanapasiri, Warakorn Chareonrat, Thammanoon Phansaard
Interior Architect: Narucha Kuwattanapasiri, Warakorn Chareonrat, Thammanoon Phansaard
Landscape Architect: -
Structural Engineer: Pongsakorn Soontranont
System Engineer: Sutida Sirimungkla, Tanakorn Eaksongkiat, Rawiwan Tiwawong
Photographs: Soopakorn Srisakul
