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Neither Farm Nor Hotel: Why Agritourism Needs Its Own Architectural Typology

Olivia Poston — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0000

This article is part of our new Opinion section, a format for argument-driven essays on critical questions shaping our field.

555 Sunshine Farmshop / SO

Miwa Negoro — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +0000

The farm shop and café nestle within a tunnel of tamarind trees, letting the natural canopy remain the true architecture. A gable roof is split into two gestures: one curving softly, sheltering the café with crafted intimacy; the other stretched long and straight, clad in free-form black slate, filtering light like overlapping leaves.

Bhoon+ House / Anonym

Miwa Negoro — Wed, 06 May 2026 02:00:00 +0000

This 376-square-meter plot was once simply a green lawn, not a space actively used so much as one appreciated from a distance, offering a restful patch of green for the eye. That changed when the son got married and started a family of his own. The land soon revealed itself as an ideal site for a new house, one that would allow the family to remain close while granting the younger household a greater sense of privacy. At the same time, the lawn was transformed into a courtyard to be shared between the new house and the original home.

Sailom House / Anonym

Miwa Negoro — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Sailom House is a four-story home that accommodates members from three families. Anonym designs the inside to look and feel like a service apartment with functional spaces that each family member can use freely and separately on each floor. The first floor consists of common areas such as the living room and kitchen, while the upper floors house bedrooms, more living areas, and small pantries. Every story is linked together via two internal courtyards that open up into the void, running from the ground to the fourth floor.

HEYDAY Community Hub / ASWA

Miwa Negoro — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0000

The HEYDAY is a new community hub for Bangkok University in Thailand. It combines a co-working space, a food court, and future restaurants all within one building, making it the latest destination for students. Located next to the university campus, the site is situated between blocky apartments that line both sides of a 1-kilometer street.

Vela be Siam Hotel / ASWA

Miwa Negoro — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000

A new design hotel has recently opened its doors in the vibrant epicenter of Siam Square, Bangkok, a lively district known for its rich cultural tapestry and dynamic atmosphere. This innovative establishment features a striking facade that masterfully blends traditional Thai architectural motifs with a contemporary twist. The design prominently incorporates the Pun-Lom, an intricately carved element often seen in classic Thai homes, symbolizing the local heritage. The exterior is further embellished with gleaming stainless steel chain links. This modern nod represents the mosquito nets that Thai families historically used to cover their beds at night, creating a dialogue between past and present.

PLP City Range / ASWA

Valeria Silva — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Situated within the tranquil and upscale neighborhood of the Thonglor area in Bangkok, the PLP City range presents an innovative mixed-use facility designed primarily as a state-of-the-art golf simulation center. The building's striking facade is crafted from a combination of concave and convex precast concrete panels, serving aesthetic and functional purposes. These uniquely shaped modules generate a dynamic interplay of shade and shadow throughout the day, ingeniously echoing the graceful arc of a golf swing and creating a visual representation of the sport itself. Steel elements accentuate the entrance and future retail spaces on the ground floor, purposefully designed to mimic the sleek form of a golf driver and featuring semi-reflective materials that enhance their modern appeal.

Baan Tectonix House / I Like Design Studio

Pilar Caballero — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 02:00:00 +0000

This house serves as an extension of the existing home where the owners currently reside. It has been thoughtfully planned to accommodate the family's future living arrangements and to provide a comfortable space for the parents to live together. The L-shaped plot for the new house is divided into three distinct zones. The deepest section is reserved as a private and tranquil residence for the elderly, allowing them to have their own space for relaxation and solitude. It features a separate vehicle entrance, independent from the main house.

Uthai Thani House / I Like Design Studio

Valeria Silva — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:00:00 +0000

The house was created to accommodate the future owner's retirement. The house's owner was born and grew up in Uthai Thani Province as part of a traditional farming family. She had the opportunity to study and work in Bangkok, with the goal of returning to her quiet hometown to live with her family. The plot of land was originally owned by grandparents, but the owner's father now lives in a 100-year-old wooden house that is in disrepair. The house's owner wanted to create this new house so that her family could live together. Father, who lives according to the provincial lifestyle, prefers wood over cement, prefers natural air, and dislikes air conditioning systems. The owner of the property, who arrived from Bangkok, clearly likes a modern residence; thus, the architect's main issue was to accommodate both.

DIFF Coffee Roasters / ASWA

Pilar Caballero — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Nestled in the northern region of Thailand, The Diff Coffee Roasters is a vibrant new local establishment designed to foster a sense of community. The café's striking architecture consists of two cubic structures—one larger gray cube and a smaller black cube—elegantly connected by a visually captivating triangular flyover. This striking design embraces a majestic, towering tree with a natural canopy, inviting visitors to relax in the shaded outdoor area.

House K / Bangkok Tokyo Architecture

Hadir Al Koshta — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000

House K is a residence located in an old residential area, characterized by two-story buildings with gabled roofs set back from the road. Over time, the neighborhood has undergone changes with houses being painted in various colors, fences being rebuilt, and windows being replaced, resulting in a diverse residential landscape. The client decided to reconstruct their family home due to changes in their family structure and the deterioration of the existing house.

POWWOWWOW Commercial Center / all(zone)

Hana Abdel — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Bangkok has 6.9 sq.m. of green public space per capita, 2.1 sq.m. below WHO standard. Most of the public parks are big and inaccessible due to the usual heavy traffic. Small pocket parks in the neighborhood will be more efficient for the city. Because of the past relaxed property taxes, the city holds many empty lands in the prime area. In 2020, the new taxes system encourages empty sites to be utilized commercially.

R65 House / I Like Design Studio

Hana Abdel — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This house serves as both the designer's residence and office, and it all started with the design question, "What kind of house do I want?" from being a designer who must investigate the homeowner's needs, preferences, and habits in order to obtain design work that meets the customer's needs as much as possible. I can find an answer to the question, and I like the simplicity with hidden details, unpretentiousness, and humility until I discovered the Japanese philosophy of "Wabi sabi," which partially corresponds to the meaning we wanted to design this house with. I'm still looking for the meaning of "Wabi sabi" in interesting ways and perspectives. Whether it is to appreciate the beauty of nature as it is, to appreciate the beauty that has changed over time, to minimize the unnecessary to reveal something hidden, to use space that is not superfluous to live simply, etc.

Design in Motion Office / Design in Motion

Pilar Caballero — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0000

The new ‘Design in Motion office’ has been constructed on the land where is planned to add one more building in the future, therefore this new office building had to be built merely on half of the land for supporting that plan. Because of that, this office was set in the vertical direction as a three-story building within the boundary of 10 by 10 meters. The building is also placed adjacent to one edge of the land on one side, and on the other side is prepared to connect to the future building with a large balcony on the upper floor.

Small Cafe Designs: 30 Aspirational Examples in Plan & Section

Clara Ott — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:30:00 +0000

The interior design of a coffee shop can make-or-break an establishment. With an inviting design, you can transform drinking a simple cup of coffee into a wonderful experience. However, when you only have a few square meters and various machines and properties to distribute, finding an efficient configuration is not easy.

House Behide / TOUCH Architect

Pilar Caballero — Sat, 29 Jan 2022 22:00:00 +0000

A hundred square Wah site within a golf course village, at North-Eastern of Bangkok, Nawathani Village, is full of large ancient trees inside. In order to preserve the trees, the building shape was designed by following the existing trees, together with a perfectly fitted function.

Cofounder Studio Home Office / JAI Architect and Interior

Hana Abdel — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 01:00:00 +0000

This project started when a graphic design couple who founded a design firm called "COFOUNDER STUDIO" wanted to start their life together in a place that can be both a home and an office in one. They came to the architects with a small rectangular piece of land and requirements that must be reasonably fit for two persons and one energetic dog.

Baksters Office / MUN Architects

Hana Abdel — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 20:00:00 +0000

MUN Architects transforms a 4 story shophouse into a computer vision technology support business office. Located in the middle of the hectic city of Bangkok, Thailand. The typical low ceiling shophouse building has been reprogrammed and refurbished for Baksters. Started by emptying the building, removing some unwanted floor slabs, and keeping the original reinforced concrete post and beam structure. The timber walls are introduced as a buffer from the brick walls being used in the whole alley to create a sense of being enclosed by natural material.