We, as a group of architects, used to spend our working time here in this studio for over three years. So, we found many problems during the stay, such as, direct sunlight will come through glass windows for all afternoon, it increase temperature inside the building. Moreover, the front door façade has been ruined as it was deteriorating by time.

© Ketsiree Wongwan

Architects: TOUCH Architect

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Ketsiree Wongwan

© Ketsiree Wongwan

We, as a group of architects, used to spend our working time here in this studio for over three years. So, we found many problems during the stay, such as, direct sunlight will come through glass windows for all afternoon, it increase temperature inside the building. Moreover, the front door façade has been ruined as it was deteriorating by time.
© Ketsiree Wongwan

© Ketsiree Wongwan

Our solution for these problems is to create a new façade which has included many functions due to the existing problems.

Diagram

The name of this project, | | | F A C A D E, was simply defined by the pattern of main structure which has 4 rhythmic of translucent void. The structure itself is made of wood and has been attached to an existing reinforced concrete column and beam. Functional used was added underneath the façade which hanging down and continue to be a set of horizontal...