190 x 245 mm 312 Pages Paperback
31 Houses 25 Firms 10 Cities
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 08-11
TOBACCO ONE BANGKOK 14-21
HOUSE PT
CHIANG MAI 22-31
INTAMARA 29 HOUSE BANGKOK 32-41
MINI CONTAINER HOUSE KHON KAEN 42-49
BAAN CHAICHUCHED CHIANG RAI 50-57
PA HOUSE BANGKOK 58-69
MULTIPLE COURTYARD HOUSE
CHONBURI SILA HOUSE
TWOGETHER HOUSE
PLEATED HOUSE
A HOUSE
713 HOUSE
SUKHUMVIT 50
TERRACE HOUSE
3 LADIES RESIDENCE
JARUN 69
KANCHANABURI HOUSE 2
BAAN RORB
BANGKOK 112-121
NONTHABURI 122-133 BANGKOK 134-139 BANGKOK 140-149 BANGKOK 150-157
KANCHANABURI 158-167
HUEN ISAN HOUSE BANGKOK 168-175
CHONBURI 216-223 BANGKOK 224-231
NONTHABURI 232-239 NAKHON RATCHASIMA 240-247 BANGKOK 248-253 BANGKOK 254-263
HOUSE DN CHONBURI 264-275
TAMARIND HOUSE
SUKHUMVIT 91 HOUSE
FUZZY HOUSE
SONGPRAPA HOUSE
GT HOUSE
CHUDET-ARAYA RESIDENCE
PILLAR HOUSE
JB HOUSE
HAI HOUSE
DIRECTORY
TRANSPARENT TOWNHOME BANGKOK 70-79
BAAN
BANGKOK 80-91 BANGKOK 92-99
NAKHON PATHOM 100-111
CHIANG MAI 176-183 CHIANG MAI 184-193
BANGKOK 194-205 BANGKOK 206-215
BANGKOK 276-285 BANGKOK 286-295 PHRAE 296-303
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INTRODUCTION by Suluck Visavapattamawon
This sixth edition of SMALL MEDIUM HOUSES in 2019 is the latest issue of the series that has been published consecutively since 2013. It brings together more than 200 small and medium-sized houses of superior quality and intriguing design, all of which were created by Thai architects. Like the previous years, we have constantly been impressed by the designs of these budding young architects and their projects which are presented to you in this book; among those are more than five architectural firms whose fresh ideas and novel creations have never been published previously. The smallest house in this book occupies an area of just only 100 square meters, containing two bedrooms and one bathroom. Another similar one is also a 100-square-meter house which can accommodate up to three bedrooms. Interestingly, one of them was renovated from old house that stood for more than four decades. Thus, we can learn how people in bygone years made the most of their spaces, especially in the bedroom. This idea is potentially helpful for the upcoming trends that lean toward increasingly smaller dwellings as people tend to avoid the hassle of cleaning and maintaining a large home. Among many contemporary compact houses perfectly tuned to the modern lifestyle, JB House is one prominent example. Owned by a young couple, this 127-square-meter house was designed to provide two bedrooms, a walk-in closet and a bathroom adjacent to the master bedroom. The architect brilliantly connected a living area with the dining room in order to double the space volume and curbed the circulation space by using a single set of stairs. There are more of the medium-sized houses, ranging from above 400 to almost 1,000 square meters and containing four to six bedrooms which are spacious enough to have the bedroom, dressing room, and bathroom separated from one another. Like those small houses, medium-scale residences seek to maintain privacy and tranquility as they are located in limited spaces and surrounded by the vibrancy of a growing city in which noise, toxic haze and unsightly surroundings are almost impossible to control. Some houses deal with this problem through the incorporation of a courtyard area. Not only does such lessen outside disturbances, but the courtyard also enhances the inside-outside relationship. Interesting examples are found in Pleated House, a six-bedroom house whose functional spaces were pushed close to the fence attracting the focus to an empty space in the middle of the home instead of the outside, as well as House PT, GT House, Multiple Courtyard House, A House, Baan Rorb, House DN, and Sukhumvit 91 House.
The use of screens has also been continually improved and comes in various forms and materials such as perforated aluminum sheeting, wooden screens, metal mesh, or aluminum rod. The screens essentially shut the interior space out in particular areas when privacy is required, preventing sunlight from entering from the west and harmonizing the house with its environment when cultural identity should be explicitly presented. Most importantly, it creates a unique element of shade and shadow which can be found in several houses in this book. Some of them show utterly impressive improvement since volume three, reflecting the tremendous efforts these architects have put into developing their skills. Bedrooms in houses of this scale have no need to rely on cross ventilation. Although air conditioning is normal, they still try to mingle with the surrounding nature by adding open-air covered spaces to establish in-between areas in the forms of terraces, foyers, living areas, swimming pools and playgrounds. As a result, natural air can flow freely and connectivity between areas can be optimized by using transparent or wide-opening doors and windows. Hai House and 713 House will give you vivid images of this. Furthermore, each house has strikingly distinctive ways of accommodating itself within its given location. Chonburi Sila House erected many huge solid concrete walls laying obliquely in descending order to fend off incessant noise and the displeasing scenery of a nearby factory. Under the audacious, yet striking look of Fuzzy House, the owner preferred to share the outside area a public space so as to maintain interaction with neighbors within the vicinity. Being on a quest to conserve the existing greenery as much as possible, Baan Jarun 69 and Tamarind House managed to prevent long-standing giant trees in their areas from being knocked down. Every house presented in every issue of this book illustrates the constant improvement in design, from the originality of the concepts to the development of techniques for how to choose proper materials and elements to depict the identity of each place. For residential houses, architecture is supposed to facilitate the daily activities of dwellers, find a balanced harmony with its environment and prioritize function over exaggerated designs that might become outmoded with time. THANKS TO all the architects and the contributors for submitting, taking time to prepare good quality materials and answering emails.
PA HOUSE by Idin Architects
06 M-04
Location Bang Bamru, Bangkok, Thailand Completion 2017 Area 530 sq.m.
Owner Poom Asavanaruenath Architect Jeravej Hongsakul, Wichan Kongnok, and Eakgaluk Sirijariyawat Interior Designer Jureerat Korvanichakul Structural Engineer Pakanut Siriprasopsothron System Engineer Eakachai Hamhomvong and Panot Kuakoolwong Photography Ketsiree Wongwan
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PA House is a private home for a small and newly settled family. There are three bedrooms including one master bedroom and two that remain reserved for guests and children in the future. Aside from the bedrooms, there were also two additional main requirements from the owner which were a great common area for living and dining where the owners could get together with their friends as the new generation often does, and privacy, the owner’s most desired characteristic due to the unpleasant surroundings. Furthermore, while the house required privacy, it also needed to feel roomy and spacious at the same time.
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Therefore, the concept design began with a study of the surrounding buildings and their heights in terms of both the outside-in and inside-out views of the house, allowing for the designer to fit each desired function into the site appropriately. On the other hand, the surrounding buildings acted as not only conditions but also a means of assistance as they helped the architects to plan the layout and zoning of the house. In order to achieve the client’s requirements, wall planes were created for screening out the outside-in view, opening the inside-out view and creating an internal space at the same time.
Existing tree and existing entrance The walls provide privacy but users still get the view
Double volume living room with tree surrounded
Master bedroom take garden view
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MULTIPLE COURTYARD HOUSE by Poetic Space Studio
11 M-07
Location Taling Chan, Bangkok, Thailand Completion 2018 Area 560 sq.m.
Owner Tangthanatrakul Family Architect Nuthasard Jeendpund Yupayong Chaikajonpat Interior Designer and Landscape Architect Poetic Space Studio Structural Engineer and System Engineer Wichakorn Pinjan Photography Songtam Srinakarin
This family resettled their home from the city centre to the outskirts of Bangkok. Following the limitations of their existing home as a city row house, such was no longer able to accommodate seven family members - a grandmother, mother and her five children ranging in age from quite young to the working generation. The family required more space for both their personal areas as well as more functional areas for family activities.
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Semi-outdoor space of entrance foyer with hidden storage along the wall, it performs as ‘welcome’ court of the house, as well as smell of the flagrant flowering-plate.
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EAST ELEVATION
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FUZZY HOUSE by SO
19 S-07
Location Mueang, Chiang Mai, Thailand Completion 2018 Area 250 sq.m.
Owner Uklid and Haruethai Yeesarapat Architect Narong Othavorn and Thinnapong Yodhong Interior Designer SO Landscape Architect Narong Othavorn and Uklid yeesarapat Structural Engineer and System Engineer Ton-Ake Construction Photography Filippo Poli
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The rooftop terrace of this house is considered to be a multifunctional outdoor hangout area featuring a starshaped roof where visitors can sit and look back at the front yard where anything could happen before one’s very own eyes.
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CHONBURI SILA HOUSE by Anghin Architecture
22 S-08
Location Mueang, Chon Buri, Thailand Completion 2018 Area 275 sq.m.
Owner Thanakrit Pisawong Architect Ekkasit Jaeng-anghin Landscape Architect Anghin Architecture Structural Engineer Tai Athiarpanon Photography Chaovarith Poonphol
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The house’s three vertical planes open its interior onto the garden while shielding it from the street.
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BAAN RORB by Integrated Field
27 M-17
Location Yannawa, Bangkok, Thailand Completion 2017 Area 897 sq.m.
Architect Integrated Field Interior Designer Integrated Field Landscape Architect NA LAAN STUDIO Structural Engineer Basic Design Photography W Workspace
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With such conditions of the site and the main objective of the project, IF proposed the idea to set the house to the furthest end of the site and use all the necessary solids of the service areas such as the kitchen, maid’s room and toilet to prevent the surrounding building from seeing the family activities occurring inside. The main circulation that runs around the internal courtyard, from the ground to the second floor, is the main feature that offers the family members a better chance to see each other and grow their relationship while also appreciating the natural court.
SECTION A
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BAAN JARUN 69 by Physicalist
26 S-10
Location Bang Plat, Bangkok, Thailand Completion 2018 Area 300 sq.m.
Owner Piyabutr Sunsap and Sunadda Rattananai Architect Physicalist Landscape Architect Allplants Structural Engineer Sirichai Saesin Photography Room Magazine Thailand and art4d magazine / Ketsiree Wongwan
Baan Jarun 69 features bright and ventilated spaces within the obvious constraints of the small and irregular-shaped site. By pushing the building perimeter to the setback limit, the three bedrooms and the family room on the second floor are designed as four separated villas which are placed at each corner of the site, creating a cross-shaped corridor with courtyards at every end. These cozy courtyards are the main private interior views which play a pivotal role in bringing natural light and wind into every interior space.
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The existing mango tree at the setback limit is tenderly preserved by curling away the front faรงade. Also, the front door is placed beneath for everyone to walk through on their way in. Upon entering the house, one will be greeted by the all-white open-plan common area with its texture-rich tropical garden surrounding. The all-white material strategy continues throughout the interior of the house to visually emphasize the courtyards and gardens where natural phenomena take place.
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HOUSE DN by Research Studio Panin
28 S-11
Location Si Racha, Chon Buri, Thailand Completion 2018 Area 315 sq.m.
Owner Thinan and Dhanapong Nakaprasit Architect Tonkao Panin and Tanakarn Mokkhasmita Structural Engineer Yongyot Rotchaya Photography Beer Singnoi
Located in a quiet gated community in Si Racha, House DN is a home for a family of two. Ideal for its location in front of a private canal leading to a beautiful lake, the land is also complimented by the mountain views in the distance. The home was designed to grow and transform along with the lives of its owners, the Nakaprasit family.
The first and foremost requirement of the house was that it open onto the canal at its back, and also for its spaces to be organized around a central courtyard providing a sense of the utmost privacy for the owners. Thus, the orientation and the court act as a pretext for the design; providing a framework for both the interior and exterior spaces. Throughout the design process, the role of both the owner and the architect gradually merged, as creative input from both sides and active dialogue allowed for the design to be transformed into something neither deliberately “owned” nor “designed.” The result of such is a place that accepts and welcomes both prosaic and aesthetic transformation.
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