‘Residence Rabbits’ is the abode of a landscape architect, his spouse, and their young child. As the owner is a landscape architect, he requested from the architect a house with a sequence of courtyards.
To deal with Thailand’s severe climate, the architecture was crafted based on fundamental design principles.
The East-West axis comprises a series of white walls that obstruct the strong afternoon sunlight from the South. The rooms are nestled between these walls, and every room has two garden views towards the East and West with full glass windows.
The double-volume living and dining areas are at the heart of the two-and-a-half-story house.
Two study rooms were situated atop the guest bedroom and main restroom for the owner and his wife, while two bedrooms were located above the living and dining areas.
To bring light and space into the house, a V-shaped courtyard was strategically positioned between the living area and the main restroom.
The garden was designed to complement the architectural language while also complimenting the local climate. The East court in front of the parking lot offers a warm welcome area for entry experiences, with views of the sunrise and waxing moon phases.
The service quarter, including maid rooms, Thai kitchen, and laundry area, is located behind the walls, separate from the main house but connected by a covered walkway.
On the West side, the private forest helps filter the strong afternoon sunlight, with layers of leaves providing shade for residents to enjoy the afternoon outside and appreciate the sunset.
Long wooden decks were designed to complement the architectural language, allowing space and activities to seamlessly flow inside out and outside in.
The ‘L’ shaped pool encloses the house, with green plantings in between, and a shallow area for the son along the South facade. On the West side, a lap pool was proposed to maximize sunlight to warm the water.
The courtyards create a range of connections between the house and the garden, with white walls acting as a big canvas for sunlight and the layer of leaves creating changing patterns throughout the day. The courtyards enhance the movement of air through the house, not just for spatial purposes.
Essentially, ‘Residence Rabbits’ was designed to complement South East Asia’s climate, creating a pleasant microclimate for residents and guests.
Location: Bangkok,Thailand
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