Somjai House / NPDA studio

Somjai House / NPDA studio

Somjai House / NPDA studio - Brick, BeamSomjai House / NPDA studio - Facade, ConcreteSomjai House / NPDA studio - Bed, Beam, BedroomSomjai House / NPDA studio - FacadeSomjai House / NPDA studio - More Images+ 11

koh phangan, Thailand
  • Architects: NPDA studio
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  240
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2015
  • Photographs
    Photographs:anotherspace
  • Architect In Charge: NPDA studio, Nutthawut Piriyaprakob
  • Interior Architect: NPDA studio | Nutthawut Piriyaprakob
  • Structural Engineer: Apisit Chawacharoen
  • System Engineer: Apisit Chawacharoen
  • City: koh phangan
  • Country: Thailand
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Somjai House / NPDA studio - Table, Chair, Windows, Beam, Patio
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Text description provided by the architects. The house was mainly designed as a home after retirement for the owner and, at the same time, it also serves as a reception for Coco-NutNume resort where family, friends and guests can stop by and have a good time.

Somjai House / NPDA studio - Facade
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Floor Plan
Somjai House / NPDA studio - Brick, Facade
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The building consists of a main-bedroom with bathrooms, a guest-bedrooms, a guest-bathrooms and a pantry for family cooking. The main hall of the building serves as a flexible-multi-purpose space. It can be used as a living space, a party venue, coffee shop or even a yoga area. The upper deck was designed to provide panoramic view of the surrounded coconut plantation, the sea, Samui Island and the hills.

Somjai House / NPDA studio - Bed, Beam, Bedroom
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The line of the architecture form is relating to the skyline of hills behind the building which allows the wind to flow smoothly with the curvy design. The front of the building was designed with open angle to receive the full view of the sea. The cantilever concept was used to protect the building from the hot sunlight.

Somjai House / NPDA studio - Brick, Beam
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The main color used was red to make the building stand out from the green of the coconut plantation and the blue of the sea. Brick and polished concrete were the material due the cooling property to protect the house from the heat and due to the local construction worker expertise. The thin iron staircase also shows the craftsmanship of local workmen as construction workers at the piers who are skillful in metal work.

Note: This project was originally published on 05 November 2015

Somjai House / NPDA studio - Facade
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Cite: "Somjai House / NPDA studio" 11 May 2020. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/776550/somjai-house-npda-studio> ISSN 0719-8884

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