Designed by Integrated Field, BAAN RORB (or ????????? in Thai which literally means ?Around / Surround / Cycle / Round House) is a residence for a Thai- Chinese family consisting of the retiring parents and 2 family members. The initial idea from the family is to have a simple and serene space to enjoy the garden and space that will create more chances for a family member to interact with each other.
Photography: Wison Tungthunya / W Workspace
Despite almost 3,200 sq.m. land size, it seems the environment surrounding the site give the quite limited option in the setting alternatives since half of the surrounding are 6 appreciating buildings in the north and west with more than 100 rooms facing toward the site. Therefore, the main issue is to give privacy and to prevent the surrounding that would create the disturbance for family members and at the same time increase the interaction possibilities between family members. Photography: Wison Tungthunya / W Workspace
With such conditions of the site and the main objective of the project, IF proposed the idea to set the house to the furthest end of the site and use all the necessary solids of all service areas such as kitchen, maid?s room and toilet to prevent all the surrounding building from seeing the family activities inside. The main circulation that runs around the internal courtyard from the ground to the second floor is the main feature that gives the family member a better chance to see each other and grow their relation...