Patara Architects

Mahachai Residence occupies a riverside plot on the Tha Chin River, on land once occupied by the owner’s boat-repair warehouse. Rather than erase this history, the house is conceived as a day-use villa, a place for the owner to rest, take in the river, and watch it turn gold at sunset, that quietly carries the memory of the site’s working past into its structure and materials. tacophoto.bkk tacophoto.bkk tacophoto.bkk tacophoto.bkk Structure as infrastructure At the entrance court, a long-span I-beam steel structure crosses the full 14.4-meter width of the site, freeing two floors of column-free space. The scale required for this span becomes, at the domestic level, an opportunity. The space between the sec... More

Bangsue Residence exemplifies an architectural vision that transcends spatial organization, embracing the challenge of creating a home for a three-generation family. The design moves beyond mere room allocation, striking a delicate balance between togetherness and individual privacy, ensuring the house truly becomes “the home for everyone.” tacophoto.bkk tacophoto.bkk At the heart of this house lies the common area on the second floor, which seamlessly integrates the living room, dining space, and kitchen. This common area opens toward a swimming pool in the center of the house, creating a fluid connection between indoor and outdoor areas. Conceived as a space for family gatherings, the space encourages interaction du... More