Architects: TOUCH Architect
Area: 340 m²
Year: 2020
Photographs: Chalermwat Wongchompoo
Manufacturers: Chaos Group, Alumet, Lamitak, Adobe Systems Incorporated, Chaw Cher, GstarSoft, Oggi, PDM Brand, ROMAN, Trimble Navigation, VC Fabric
Lead Architects: Setthakarn Yangderm, Parpis Leelaniramol
Design Team: Pitchaya Tiyapitsanupaisan, Tutchakorn Jumreiang, Supanan Tangsajjanuraksa
Clients: Ketkwan Tuksina
Engineering: Chittinat Wongmaneeprateep
Contractor: Jitr Construction
Interior Contractor: TRIGON design con
Country: Thailand

This is an exterior view of the house showcasing its unique geometric designs, sleek exterior walls, glass structures and a built-in planter with a tree on the upper floor corner.

This is a close look at the house exterior showcasing the entrance of the house with glass walls and concrete walkway topped iwth large sleek concrete structures with geometric designs.

Upon entry into the house, you are welcomed by this simple foyer with a planter that stands out against the dark wooden elements.

The living room beside the staircase has a brown leather L-shaped sectional sofa.

The exterior of the upper level of the house has slatted panels that filter the natural light coming in.

This is a hallway inside the house with a hardwood flooring and matching dark wooden ceiling.

This is an exterior look of the back of the house with a back entry that has glass doors and a planter on the side.

This is a close look at the side of the house with glass walls on the lower floor and slatted panels on the upper level.

This is a look down onto the staircase from the vantage of the second-level landing showcasing the wooden steps and the large glass wall on the far side.

This is a closer look at the living room showcasing the wall-mounted TV across from the sectional sofa.

This is a look at the living room area from the staircase that shows the dining area a few steps from the sectional sofa.

This is an exterior view of the house showcasing the glass wall on the lower level and the slatted panels on the upper level.

This is an exterior view of the house showcasing the geometric designs of the house along with a planter on the upper level.

This is a closer look at the entrance of the house that has a covered area with a wooden ceiling and a planter by the glass doors.

This is a view of the interiors of the house showcasing the tall ceiling above the living room with a sectional sofa and a dining area behind it.

This is a closer look at the corner of the house exterior with a tree planted on a planter at the upper level corner of the house.

This is an exterior view of the house showcasing the tall concrete outer wall and the upper level of the house just above it.

This is a close look at the front of the house just inside the outer wall with trees and concrete walkways that lead to the main entrance of the house.

This is an illustration of the first level floor plan.

This is an illustration of the second level floor plan.

This is an illustration of the Section AA elevation of the house.

This is an illustration of the Section BB elevation of the house.

This is an illustration of the Section CC elevation of the house.

This is an illustration of the Cross Section elevation of the house.

This is a close look at the illustration diagram of the house showcasing various parts and labels.

Limitation of this house size, which is located in an owner’s existing hen farm, to fit in 340 square meters with plenty of functions requirement, was the first move to create this house. In order to reduce the size, it has to be stacked a level on top of the other into a cube space to provide a square floor plan. Not only the square-shaped plans but also pulling out and eliminate an unnecessary space would help to create a compact function together with the best utilizing all the circulation.

There are three bedrooms, a living room, a dining, a kitchen, and a common room for multi-purpose activities for serving all family members, which is a young couple with three kids. Creating a house with all functions needed, together with an outdoor area which is mainly used by the children, has to be both practical and safe.

The pulled-out space on the first level provides the main entrance area with an outdoor terrace which is surrounded by the L-shape of the lower floor. Living, dining, kitchen, and activity room are opened large voids with all glass to connect through the center terrace which consists of a middle tree at the middle of the terrace space.

However, the outer sides of each room contain minimal glass void because of security. A linear staircase with concealed built-in storage underneath which is designed to utilize the space leads the circulation to the upper floor which comprises all three bedrooms; two for kids, and one for the master bedroom.

The interlocking L-shape corridor with an encircle-walking, not only for accessing the master bedroom on the opposite side, but also allows every bedroom to open the void in order to touch the middle tree, while still have privacy and safety inside since all the rooms are blinded from outside by this interlocked corridor.

The material finishing of this house is mainly white walls with glass voids. Ornament boundaries are created by a wooden-like aluminum trellis, with durability to conceal an inside space. Wood planks from an old barn are re-used for outdoor decks, ceiling, main entrance door, and staircase.