Two years after Bed Station Hostel was completed in 2014, the client offered us with a new project, a typical one-block-shophouse in the same neighbourhood. A unit of 4m. width by 16m. depth, named BED ONE BLOCK HOSTEL after the building character. Despite a small area, all facilities are still required with the maximum bed number. Balance between public and private space is also necessary.

© Jirayu Rattanawong

Architects: A MILLIMETRE

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Architects In Charge: Sitthana Phongkitkaroon, Wipavee Kueasirikul, Tanaphat Tanjatham

Graphic Designer : Studio Dialogue

Area: 265.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Jirayu Rattanawong
© Jirayu Rattanawong

From the architect. Two years after Bed Station Hostel was completed in 2014, the client offered us with a new project, a typical one-block-shophouse in the same neighbourhood. A unit of 4m. width by 16m. depth, named BED ONE BLOCK HOSTEL after the building character. Despite a small area, all facilities are still required with the maximum bed number. Balance between public and private space is also necessary.

© Jirayu Rattanawong

To design a hostel, a space for guests? social interaction plays major role. In BED ONE BLOCK HOSTEL, not only the common area, but also in each dormitory, social space was created for guests to share and ...