LSR113 by AAd | Ayutt and Associates design
Dive into the world of LSR113, a modern lakeside residence in Bangkok, Thailand, designed by AAd | Ayutt and Associates design.
This tropical-modern home seamlessly combines traditional Thai house layouts with contemporary design elements, all while keeping the Thai climate in mind. The clever use of space and materials ensures that the home stays cool and comfortable, while providing ample greenery and stunning lake views. With its unique architectural approach, LSR113 challenges conventional norms and creates a luxurious living experience.
About LSR113
Creating Functional Spaces for Thai Climate
Ayutt and Associates design (AAd) received a brief from their client that emphasized the importance of functional spaces in a modern, square-shaped house. The client requested a design that would stay cool in Thailand’s hot climate, with plenty of greenery and protection from sun and rain. AAd faced the challenge of incorporating modern architectural elements while suiting Thailand’s hot and humid climate.
Incorporating Traditional Thai House Layout
The design of LSR113 draws inspiration from traditional Thai house layouts, particularly the central courtyard on the ground floor. However, AAd sought to create a unique approach to this traditional layout, showcasing the versatility of architectural solutions.
Overcoming Site Limitations and Climate Challenges
The main challenge AAd faced was the small, rectangular site with limited space for greenery and ventilation. To overcome this, they designed a two-and-a-half-story house positioned along the northern border, maximizing southern open space for a garden, swimming pool, and lake view. AAd’s design addresses heat and rain concerns with a modern solution: the upper volume overhangs the lower one, providing protection from sun and rain while creating depth in the façades.
Modern Thai Spaces and Architectural Vocabulary
AAd’s second challenge was to create modern Thai spaces using contemporary architectural vocabulary, balancing the demands of the climate with the modern Thai lifestyle. The resulting house showcases the architect’s unique approach to answering age-old design questions.
Utilizing Tropical Modern Materials
LSR113 features tropical modern materials, including off-form concrete, local timber, stone, glass, and aluminum. The reinforced concrete structure supports a metal sheet roof with heat and acoustic insulation. On the ground floor, a flat concrete roof features a gravel layer to minimize heat penetration. Glazed areas punctuate the brick plaster walls, and white-rendered exterior facades reflect heat. Customized metallic-black aluminum extrusion strips installed vertically on the master bedroom’s wall create a modern feature and provide air buffer insulation for cooling during the daytime.
Photography by Soopakorn Srisakul
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