Architecture Firm: OfficeAT
Contact e-mail: contact@officeat.com
Firm Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Completion Year: 2019
Gross Built Area: 1400 sqm.
Project Location: Samui island Surathani, Thailand
Lead Architects: Surachai Akekapobyotin and Juthathip Techachumreon
Lead Architects e-mail: surachai@officeat.com
Photo credits: Rungkit Charoenwat
Clients: KAYA Estates
Engineering: CTV Ingeniere de Structure
Landscape: Piet Oudolf
Consultants: 2PM

This is the sweeping view afforded by the house with a view of the water in the distance.

This is an aerial view of the front of the house featuring a graveled driveway and walkway leading to the main covered entrance.

This is a look at the back of the house that is facing the cliff and sweeping view maximized by large windows.

This is a close look at the second level of the house with large glass walls that face the view.

This is a close look at the side of the house facing the view with wide glass walls and balconies.

This is a look at the glass walls of the back of the house with two levels of balconies, wood panels on the exteriors and metal beams.

This is a close look at the main entrance of the house that has a graveled walkway leading to the concrete set of steps underneath a cover.

The concrete steps leading to the main entrance is flanked by thick shrubs.

The sides of the concrete steps are lit with exterior lights that illuminate the steps and make the shrubs stand out.

This is a look at the hallway leading to the back of the house with a walkway covered with wooden shiplap ceiling that matches the walls.

This is a look at the structure of the house that serves as a covered walkway supported by large pillars.

This is a close look at the stone wall of the house with wooden panels on the side and adorned with a tree trunk.

This is a look at the outdoor area of the house with a zen garden just outside the glass walls.

The zen garden outside the glass walls has tall trees and grass lawn.

The large glass wall of the house glows warmly to set a background for the zen garden that has a large decorative rock that can also serve as a bench.

On the side in just a few steps from the zen garden is the swimming pool.

The swimming pool has a textured wall that is accented by the spotlights coming from the pool.

Across from the glass wall and zen garden is a large opening that leads to the kitchen with white cabinetry.

This is a spacious open covered area a few steps from the living room with a large wooden platform in the middle fitted with daybeds.

This area has a large dark wooden ceiling and open walls that lead to the zen garden.

The spacious room has no walls on its sides and one side opens to the sweeping view.

The room actually has retractable glass doors that make the transition from interior to exterior easily.

On one side of this area is also the grilling station with its stainless steel equipment set up on the far side.

This angle shows that this area is a part of a large area that houses the living room and dining area that are also with open walls.

This is a look at the three areas from the vantage of the zen garden showcasing the sweeping view in the distance.

This is a closer look at the dining area that has a large wooden dining set and has a view of treetops.

On the side of the dining area is the large white modern kitchen island that blends well with the floor and ceiling.

This is the other side of the house with concrete steps and walkways leading to an infinity pool.

This is a closer look at the white modern kitchen island a few steps away from the dining table. These are then topped with a tray ceiling.

This angle showcases more of the infinity pool showing that it runs to the side of the house for an island-like feel.

This is a view of the dining area and living room area from the vantage of the white modern kitchen island with a sink area at the corner.

This is a look at the living room that glows warmly from the ceiling recessed lights with a tray center and a ceiling fan.

The living room has a view of the treetops and water scene beyond the infinity pool.

There are also a row of lounge chairs just beyond the glass doors of the living room facing the infinity pool and the sweeping view.

The living room has a couple of sofas and a large coffee table that matches with the ceiling.

This is a closer look at the infinity pool on the side of the open wall that leads to the dining and kitchen.

This is a look at the living room from the vantage of the infinity pool showcasing the wooden ceiling of the patio and poolside area.

This is a nighttime view of the living room from the vantage of the infinity pool showcasing the warm glow of the room.

This is a view of the back of the house with the glass doors closed and the cushions of the conversation pit removed.

This is a view of the back of the house with the glass doors open and the conversation pit readied for company.

This is a full view of the baclk of the house featuring the glass doors, swimming pool and the conversation pit.

This is a view of the modern staircase of the house from the vantage of outside the glass wall.

This is the view of the staircase of the house with a large glass wall that showcases the landscape outside.

This is the foot of the stairs. Here you can see that the whole area is lit by the natural lights of the glass wall.

This is the staircase bathed in sunlight and has the same tone as the wall complemented by the floor to ceiling glass wall.

This is a walkway that leads to the open walls of the bedroom with a planter of shrubs on the side and ceiling of shiplap wood.

This is the second floor landing with a ceiling that has a skylight and trellis and walls that match the floor.

This is another look at the skylight and trellis of the second level hallway that lets in sunlight.

The second level of the house has a one long balcony that runs on the side of the house facing the view adorned with potted plants.

This view of the bedroom showcases the warm glow of the recessed lights that match with the lights underneath the bed.

The warm glow of the bedroom makes the sweeping view stand out more paired with the consistent tone of the tray ceiling, walls and floor.

This is the view of the bedroom with its glass doors retracted to maximize the view.

This is the balcony just outside the bedroom with a view of the swimming pool.

This is a nighttime view of the bedroom and its balcony by the swimming pool. These are complemented by the glow of the interiors and the wooden ceiling.

The bathroom has a large freestanding bathtub across from the large floating two-sink vanity topped with mirror.

This is a view of the sunset from the vantage of the infinity pool.

This is a nighttime view of the infinity pool showcasing its ethereal glow.

This is the spacious walkway just outside the retractable glass doors of the living room.

This is a closer look at the poolside area just outside the living room with a row of lounge chairs facing the pool.

This is a view of the sundet from the vantage of the lounge chairs showcasing the infinity pool and its serene aesthetic.

This is the large poolside are just outside the glass doors of the house. At the far end of the pool is the conversation pit.

This is a full view of the infinity pool during sunset.

This is a closer look at the conversation pit just at the edge of the infinity pool without cushions.

This is a nighttime view of the pool and pit from the vantage of the covered patio poolside area with ceiling fans.

This is a view of the infinity pool from the vantage of the conversation pit highlighting the edge and the view.

This is a nighttime view of the conversation pit by the pool without the cushions and lights.

This is a nighttime view of the conversation pit by the pool with the cushions and lights.

This is a look at the pool and conversation pit fully readied for guests.

The conversation pit has its own lighting in the middle and the edges are lined with planters.

This is a look at the side of the house with its open glass walls that are lined on one side by the infinity pool that reaches to the corner of the house.

This angle of the house gives it an island-like feel with its pool on the sides just beyond the glass walls.

This is a view of the dining area from the vantage of the second level landing. You can see here the dining set that stands out against the beige tones.

This is the rooftop level walkway of the house above the covers of the ground level.

This area has no railing and has a hole in the middle where the tree grows from the ground level.

This is a view of the house that is almost hidden by the surrounding thick trees and landscape.

This is an aerial view of the house showcasing the landscape that surrounds it and the rooftop areas.

This is a 3D illustration of the house depicting the total measurement.

This is a 3D illustration of the house depicting one block of the total measurement is placed on top.

This is a 3D illustration of the house depicting the various divisions and sections of the house.

This is a comparison of the view with the glass doors closed and the glass doors open.

This is a 3D illustration of the house depicting the placement of the glass walls.

This is a 3D illustration of the house depicting the framework of the second level.

This is an illustration of the north elevation of the house.

This is an illustration of the east elevation of the house.

This is an illustration of the west elevation of the house.

This is an illustration of the south elevation of the house.

This is an illustration of the section A-A of the house with its sections labeled.

This is an illustration of the section B-B of the house with its sections labeled.

This is an illustration of the section C-C of the house with its sections labeled.

This is an illustration of the section D-D of the house with its sections labeled.

This is an illustration of the section E-E of the house with its sections labeled.

This is an illustration of the section F-F of the house with its sections labeled.

This is the illustration of the basement floor plan with its various sections.

This is the illustration of the lay-out plan with its various sections.

This is the illustration of the first floor plan with its various sections.

This is the illustration of the second floor plan with its various sections.

The Adrisa Residence, with a total living area of approximately 1,400m2, is located in the exclusive gated community of KAYA Estates on Bophut Hills, one of the most exclusive, private, and lowest density estates in Koh Samui Thailand. It exudes an impressive level of privacy and magnificent ocean and mountain views.

In order to maximize the view, some part of the building is shifted to the second-floor level and the service area also move underground to create an open space on the north-west corner. An open courtyard was inserted in the middle of the house for interior view and create a sequence from the main entrance from the south to the house.

Bedrooms and living area are located on the north-west corner for the best view so the user can enjoy the view surround the site with an L-shape pool which includes a 25 meters lap pool for exercising and a 16 m family pool/Jacuzzi for cooling off that also place in front of the living room. The service area is located on the underground and back of the house.

Since the house is located in the beautiful scenery mountain and Ocean. It enjoys spectacular panoramic Eastern and Northern ocean views with Western mountain views so the designer wants to create a panoramic view without any structure interruption.

To archive that concept, the Designer removes the corner structure in each bedroom and living area to open the panorama view to the magnificent landscape.

Since each room only has 3 structure support point, Structure of the house need a special design. The structure on the underground and first floor is concrete and use a long cantilever at the corner. The second-floor structure is steel and combines into a truss structure in order to have a 7-meter long cantilever and reduce structure at the corner.