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Transparent Townhome, a townhome renovation project

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Khaotao

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50 unit of 2 storey detached house development with 3 bedrooms on upper level and a living space surrounding a greenery, courtyard. The design tackle mainly three issues; connectivity to outside, privacy and lastly, optimised budget.

Courtyard is located in the middle–right of the plot surrounded by living space connecting to combined dining-pantry area. Structural elements are pushed into interior space hidden in wall, freeing up window area to be one continuous glazing. Fully glazed corner-window seamlessly connects indoor space to outdoor greenery, merging into one large room greeting at the entrance door. On upper floor, windows are placed around the courtyard; optimised usage of this internal garden. As a result, courtyard allows natural light flooding into interior space and natural ventilation can be provided.

While maximising outdoor exposure, privacy is concerned. Neighbour’s solid wall is strategically oriented to face its nearby house. It serves as a separator between houses limiting visibility among neighbour. In addition, the wall creates a clean back drop of neighbour’s courtyard scene which made the courtyard feel more enclosed. Porous wall line is draw in front row with an main door, limiting an outside visibility to interior space made the last side of courtyard

Architectural detail is especially emphasised, twisted from a standard detail. The design is considered in a framework of standard construction to optimised construction budget. Extrude concrete ledge and wall forming a rectangle frame. Steel plate is used for window ledge instead of reinforced-concrete profile, as well as framing a horizontal window. By using standard construction method in more refined details; an architectural appearance is distinct from its surrounding.

Open-plan interior space is yet flexible, but precise. Wall recessed and dimension is pre-designed and custom to fit modular knock-down furniture system for an ease of building up a complete home.

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AKAS is a residential project in Aumphur Pakchong, Nakornratchasrima. The project was initiated by the idea of natural scenery appreciation toward Khao Yai National Park, the main scenery of the project, changes seasonally throughout the year; breezy clear blue sky in winter, yellow and brown plantation in summer ,and dramatic mist covering the mountain in monsoon. Transforming the natural inspiration to architectural design concept, to capture ëAKASí(air), an intangible element represented by the magnificent view of Khao Yai National Park, by creating proportional opening to overwhelm the human scale in comparison to the scenery. AKAS project does not only concern about the natural scenery, maximise viewing area and functional organisation for the residents to be able to live closest to the nature within the comfortable living space, but also create co-existence of architecture and mesmerising natural surroundings.

Architectural appearance is presented in a series of extruded frame, with a view as a front elevation completing its enclosure. Daily living area is elevated on the second floor of the house to be able to capture the magnificent view of the national park together with a large scale of veranda for the whole family to enjoy outdoor activities together. The veranda sits on a row of three bedrooms, recessed from living level, allows unblocked view from indoor living area toward outdoor activities and the panoramic view. Bedrooms are attached to the ground, connected to a private garden overlooking the same view.

The scenery is perceived not only from the living space but in every niches and corners. The view is presented from the moment ones enter the house through a car parking block, sneaking through a porous entrance door. Again along courtyard, with a view of the natural park in a vista toward a residence ís entrance. The main entrance sits humbly under the shade of the living room above. Thus these series of spatial organisation with the view as a key element compile into a unique sense of place presented in the project.

Design elements are implied to create seamless continuity from inside to outside. Architectural forms are kept to the simplest in a rectangular form. Series of block stacked up while sitting humbly on a lush landscape. Large, fully-open window maximise an exposure to the scenery and enhances a connectivity of indoor and outdoor surrounding. Tapered wall end and steel trimming add sharpness to all openings presenting a picture of Khao Yai in a sleek architectural picture frames.

AKAS project does not only concern about the natural scenery, maximise viewing area and functional organisation for the residents to be able to live closest to the nature within the comfortable living space, but also create co-existence of architecture and mesmerising natural surroundings.

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PATTANAKARN 50

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Conceptual Drawing 02

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Ladprao 80 house is erected from existing structures of two houses, first is rebuilt to be the double volume living area, and second is kept to be the service function behind the parking garage. For the first, super structure was demolished and replaced with new steel structure. The extension of the main building is built surrounding the living area in L-shape to be four bedrooms on the 2nd and the 3rd floor.

Entering this house from the South allows natural light and natural ventilation into the premises, while keeping privacy inside through layers of architectural elements, timber trellis, steel frame and full opening glass façade. Dense timber screens to cover bedrooms balcony, and repeated in a loosen pattern over living area façade, creating different degree of privacy and openness. Furthermore, the outer layer of the house is filled with layers of trees and fence to complete the design. These layers not only use as a privacy filter, but also cast a pattern of shadows into an interior space, in addition, adding another subtle layer of reflection on the glass wall.

From the interior, layers of façade elements cast various shadow movement into habitable space, changing from morning through evening. While on the outside, layers of architectural tectonic bring out a three-dimensionality of the façade, thereby combining functionality, spatial quality and architectural aesthetic.

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50 unit of 2 storey detached house development with 3 bedrooms on upper level and a living space surrounding a greenery, courtyard. The design tackle mainly three issues; connectivity to outside, privacy and lastly, optimised budget.

Courtyard is located in the middle–right of the plot surrounded by living space connecting to combined dining-pantry area. Structural elements are pushed into interior space hidden in wall, freeing up window area to be one continuous glazing. Fully glazed corner-window seamlessly connects indoor space to outdoor greenery, merging into one large room greeting at the entrance door. On upper floor, windows are placed around the courtyard; optimised usage of this internal garden. As a result, courtyard allows natural light flooding into interior space and natural ventilation can be provided.

While maximising outdoor exposure, privacy is concerned. Neighbour’s solid wall is strategically oriented to face its nearby house. It serves as a separator between houses limiting visibility among neighbour. In addition, the wall creates a clean back drop of neighbour’s courtyard scene which made the courtyard feel more enclosed. Porous wall line is draw in front row with an main door, limiting an outside visibility to interior space made the last side of courtyard

Architectural detail is especially emphasised, twisted from a standard detail. The design is considered in a framework of standard construction to optimised construction budget. Extrude concrete ledge and wall forming a rectangle frame. Steel plate is used for window ledge instead of reinforced-concrete profile, as well as framing a horizontal window. By using standard construction method in more refined details; an architectural appearance is distinct from its surrounding.

Open-plan interior space is yet flexible, but precise. Wall recessed and dimension is pre-designed and custom to fit modular knock-down furniture system for an ease of building up a complete home.

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Happy FC

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Design of a cafe specialised in drip brew coffee, where the baristas are very attentive to their coffee selection and process, bringing out the uniqueness of their sources and providing a distinctive coffee experience which is key in the design intention.

Visitors are greeted at the counter bar, where baristas drip brew coffee under the cloud-like canopy that covers the entire cafe space. It is designed to be the centrepiece that starts off conversations among baristas and customers. The canopy design represents a unique character of a drip brewing method; water ripples and diffused taste of drip brew coffee are represented in a wave-like surface which varies in form, size and colour accordingly.

The entrance is intentionally narrowed to create an intimate approach where visitors are welcomed by the barista. By contrast, the existing glass façade becomes the backdrop that reveals the constantly changing traffic scenes which vary from daytime to night time.

1360 unique cells of folded paper sheets form this three-dimensional curve geometry which could not built by the conventional construction method. This complex form is achieved by utilising parametric models and digital fabrication. First, the overall geometry is designed and modelled digitally; then, smaller cells are generated follow a set of code to archive a global designed form. Each individual unit are unique and named differently and fabrication information is embedded to individual CNC-cell. The total of over 8,000 pre-cut connection holes for metal connectors are precisely located on facing cells and labelled for the ease of assembly before all the laser-cut units are folded, connected and suspended from the ceiling.

Accompanying the eye-catching ceiling installation, timber is a material of choice which brings out natural characteristic and warm tone of the cafe. Walls are lined with timber shelves, not only for displays and cold-brew stand but also for creating a privacy screen for the frontal glass façade, forming a private cafe enclosure. Lighting and other ceiling fixture is flexibly located and hung through the unique canopy design.

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OVERVIEW:

Annexing the heritage quarters and the contemporary centre of Bangkok, HOTEL AKARA is the platform for one to explore, experience and enjoy the city and its culture from two distinct perspectives, from ground up to noble, and scales, varying from micro to macro, using Thai cuisine as the medium for narration. HOTEL AKARA will take ones through a sumptuous journey, experiencing the sought after atmosphere of Thai hospitality via the five senses - hearing, sight, touch, smell, and taste.

ARCHITECTURE:

The architectural language of HOTEL AKARA derives from synthesizing the grandeur during the Colonial era, from King Rama 5 to King Rama 7, with the contemporary designs and technologies of the 21st century.

Between 1870s – 1940s was one of the most flourishing periods in Siamese history. Thailand established many diplomatic ties with the western countries which in turns influenced its art, culture, cuisine, architecture and lavish lifestyles. It is this wistful portion of the timeline that became the design brief for the hotel – to formulate design that reintroduce, accentuate and enhance “luxurious living” during the Colonial era with a modern twist to match the current sophisticated lifestyles.

Moreover, core elements of Thai palaces that symbolize “luxury”, such as hierarchy of routes, transitional spaces and functions within, has been embedded into the spatial design of HOTEL AKARA.

INTERIOR DESIGN:

The aim is to provide familiar home comfort with the additional convenience of plenary service. Throughout, the interior design experiments with bold geometries and hybrid forms reflecting back to the architectural design of HOTEL AKARA.

Intentionally, public areas such as the lobby, cooking school, restaurants and bar, are brighter spatially and more inviting atmospherically. The effect is achieved through the use of vivid colours and lavish ornaments accenting the overall ambience. By taking journey through the spaces, story about Thai food unfolds revealing knowledge regarding to food produced in domestic kitchen to street food and to fine dining.

On the other hand, private guest rooms are slightly dimmer, intensity-wise, and more toned down in colour. The space is more intimate and has coziness feels to it with an additional sense of mystery, portrays through curiosity cabinet in every rooms.

MADE BY ORIGINALS:

BLACK PENCILS STUDIO believes in creating new experiences through architectural design. By using “food” as the brief to shape culinary atmosphere of HOTEL AKARA by and tailoring the senses - hearing, sight, touch, smell, and taste, to manifest Bangkok city’s contemporary culture. HOTEL AKARA will be one of its kinds, a new destination that offers distinctive culinary experience.

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Gallery Drip Coffee @BACC

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Lakeside Villa

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The Park Chidlom