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This house was designed to accommodate the future owner’s retirement. The owner was born and raised in Uthai Thani Province as part of a traditional
farming family. After studying and working in Bangkok, her goal was to return to her quiet hometown to live close to her family. The plot of land originally
belonged to her grandparents, while her father currently lives in a 100-year-old wooden house that is now in disrepair. She wanted to create this new house
so that her family could live together. Her father, accustomed to provincial life, prefers wood to concrete, natural ventilation to air conditioning. The owner,
on the other hand, enjoys a modern lifestyle from her time in Bangkok, creating the architect’s main challenge: to blend both preferences harmoniously.
The house’s living area is modest and uncomplicated. The designer created a narrow perspective from the parking lot on the first floor to draw attention to
the open living and dining areas, set against a backdrop of trees. Behind the living area is a large Thai kitchen that accommodates the family’s habit of
cooking together. Adjacent to this is the owner’s workspace, where she occasionally spends time before eventually retiring there full-time. At the far end of
the floor is the father’s bedroom, designed for easy access and equipped with ventilation while also providing safety at night. The designer installed a wall
to allow airflow, while on the opposite side, a wooden door can be rotated open during the day for an outdoor view and securely locked at night.
The second floor is designated as the owner’s bedroom, featuring a large balcony outside the master bedroom that connects to a walkway and overlooks rice
fields stretching into the distance. This balcony also acts as an awning for the ground floor below.
The house’s design evolved from the father’s lifestyle preferences, including a love of wood and traditional Thai homes, where living beneath an elevated
Thai house was typical. The designer aimed for the father to continue his way of life without adjusting his usual habits, while modern amenities provide
convenience and safety. For the owner, who is already accustomed to modern living, the house was designed with a blend of Thai tradition and modernity.
It has a sturdy steel structure for durability, with wood used only as a surface covering for easier maintenance. The timber used for the construction was all
old wood that her father had collected over the years. Despite the variety of wood types and colors, the pieces were arranged carefully so that their hues and
grains would align, adding a layer of sentimental value for both father and daughter.
Design Team : Narucha Kuwattanapasiri, Chutimont Chanok-ovat, Siriprapa Prasompan
Interior Architect : Narucha Kuwattanapasiri, Chutimont Chanok-ovat
Landscape Architect : Adisak Thongsatit
Structural Engineer : Kor-It Structural Design and Construction Co., Ltd
System Engineer : Kor-It Structural Design and Construction Co., Ltd
Photograph : Soopakorn Srisakul
This house was designed to accommodate the future owner’s retirement. The owner was born and raised in Uthai Thani Province as part of a traditional
farming family. After studying and working in Bangkok, her goal was to return to her quiet hometown to live close to her family. The plot of land originally
belonged to her grandparents, while her father currently lives in a 100-year-old wooden house that is now in disrepair. She wanted to create this new house
so that her family could live together. Her father, accustomed to provincial life, prefers wood to concrete, natural ventilation to air conditioning. The owner,
on the other hand, enjoys a modern lifestyle from her time in Bangkok, creating the architect’s main challenge: to blend both preferences harmoniously.
The house’s living area is modest and uncomplicated. The designer created a narrow perspective from the parking lot on the first floor to draw attention to
the open living and dining areas, set against a backdrop of trees. Behind the living area is a large Thai kitchen that accommodates the family’s habit of
cooking together. Adjacent to this is the owner’s workspace, where she occasionally spends time before eventually retiring there full-time. At the far end of
the floor is the father’s bedroom, designed for easy access and equipped with ventilation while also providing safety at night. The designer installed a wall
to allow airflow, while on the opposite side, a wooden door can be rotated open during the day for an outdoor view and securely locked at night.
The second floor is designated as the owner’s bedroom, featuring a large balcony outside the master bedroom that connects to a walkway and overlooks rice
fields stretching into the distance. This balcony also acts as an awning for the ground floor below.
The house’s design evolved from the father’s lifestyle preferences, including a love of wood and traditional Thai homes, where living beneath an elevated
Thai house was typical. The designer aimed for the father to continue his way of life without adjusting his usual habits, while modern amenities provide
convenience and safety. For the owner, who is already accustomed to modern living, the house was designed with a blend of Thai tradition and modernity.
It has a sturdy steel structure for durability, with wood used only as a surface covering for easier maintenance. The timber used for the construction was all
old wood that her father had collected over the years. Despite the variety of wood types and colors, the pieces were arranged carefully so that their hues and
grains would align, adding a layer of sentimental value for both father and daughter.
Design Team : Narucha Kuwattanapasiri, Chutimont Chanok-ovat, Siriprapa Prasompan
Interior Architect : Narucha Kuwattanapasiri, Chutimont Chanok-ovat
Landscape Architect : Adisak Thongsatit
Structural Engineer : Kor-It Structural Design and Construction Co., Ltd
System Engineer : Kor-It Structural Design and Construction Co., Ltd
Photograph : Soopakorn Srisakul
This house was designed to accommodate the future owner’s retirement. The owner was born and raised in Uthai Thani Province as part of a traditional
farming family. After studying and working in Bangkok, her goal was to return to her quiet hometown to live close to her family. The plot of land originally
belonged to her grandparents, while her father currently lives in a 100-year-old wooden house that is now in disrepair. She wanted to create this new house
so that her family could live together. Her father, accustomed to provincial life, prefers wood to concrete, natural ventilation to air conditioning. The owner,
on the other hand, enjoys a modern lifestyle from her time in Bangkok, creating the architect’s main challenge: to blend both preferences harmoniously.
The house’s living area is modest and uncomplicated. The designer created a narrow perspective from the parking lot on the first floor to draw attention to
the open living and dining areas, set against a backdrop of trees. Behind the living area is a large Thai kitchen that accommodates the family’s habit of
cooking together. Adjacent to this is the owner’s workspace, where she occasionally spends time before eventually retiring there full-time. At the far end of
the floor is the father’s bedroom, designed for easy access and equipped with ventilation while also providing safety at night. The designer installed a wall
to allow airflow, while on the opposite side, a wooden door can be rotated open during the day for an outdoor view and securely locked at night.
The second floor is designated as the owner’s bedroom, featuring a large balcony outside the master bedroom that connects to a walkway and overlooks rice
fields stretching into the distance. This balcony also acts as an awning for the ground floor below.
The house’s design evolved from the father’s lifestyle preferences, including a love of wood and traditional Thai homes, where living beneath an elevated
Thai house was typical. The designer aimed for the father to continue his way of life without adjusting his usual habits, while modern amenities provide
convenience and safety. For the owner, who is already accustomed to modern living, the house was designed with a blend of Thai tradition and modernity.
It has a sturdy steel structure for durability, with wood used only as a surface covering for easier maintenance. The timber used for the construction was all
old wood that her father had collected over the years. Despite the variety of wood types and colors, the pieces were arranged carefully so that their hues and
grains would align, adding a layer of sentimental value for both father and daughter.
Design Team : Narucha Kuwattanapasiri, Chutimont Chanok-ovat, Siriprapa Prasompan
Interior Architect : Narucha Kuwattanapasiri, Chutimont Chanok-ovat
Landscape Architect : Adisak Thongsatit
Structural Engineer : Kor-It Structural Design and Construction Co., Ltd
System Engineer : Kor-It Structural Design and Construction Co., Ltd
Photograph : Soopakorn Srisakul