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NN House

Location : Bangkok

Area : 280 Sq.m.

Design : 2022

Status : Complete

 

Open more court to keep existing tree.

Slope the building shape to avoid facing with narrow street.

Lift up some part to be main entrance.

Create center court to avoid noise from surrounding.

Site is surrounded by apartment.

This project is located on the outskirts of Bangkok, in an area where urban expansion is underway and numerous houses are currently being constructed. The building is positioned at an angle to the plot, taking into consideration potential future developments on adjacent sites. This approach helps to avoid direct confrontation in case neighboring buildings are constructed in close proximity in the future.

The design divides the house into three sections based on the homeowner’s functional needs. The front section accommodates a parking area and a studio. The central part serves as a living and dining space, featuring a spacious double-height hall. The innermost section contains the bedrooms, both on the ground and upper floors, with the ground-floor room specifically planned for elderly residents. The sloping roof is designed to correspond with the interior usage—areas with higher ceilings accommodate two stories, while the lower end of the slope covers single-story spaces.

Additionally, the angled orientation of the house creates small pocket courts for various rooms. These not only enhance privacy for each space but also provide greenery and outdoor seating for every room. Furthermore, the building’s placement allows openings of each room to face the northeast and southwest directions, enabling natural cross ventilation and ensuring comfortable airflow throughout the year.

The primary material of the building is plastered concrete, chosen for its low-maintenance properties and resistance to rust in Thailand’s hot and humid climate. Ventilation concrete blocks are also used as design features, providing privacy for certain functions such as bathrooms. Additionally, these blocks help to visually screen service areas, including spaces for CDU units and water tanks, contributing to a cleaner and more refined overall appearance.

 

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