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Project • By Mario Kleff® Architects • Private Houses
Japanese House II
Japanese House II is a private villa located on Phra Tamnak Hill in Pattaya, Thailand, approximately 150 meters from the coastline. Designed by architect Mario Kleff, the residence explores the relationship between architecture and structure through a restrained palette of exposed concrete and long-span structural elements.
Mario Kleff
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The house is built on an 800 m² plot and is organized across three levels connected by an internal elevator. A basement level accommodates parking, storage, and building systems, while the main residential floors contain five bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and a sequence of living spaces that extend toward outdoor terraces and a swimming pool. The upper floor forms the social core o... More
Project • By Mario Kleff® Architects • Private Houses
Wing House Pattaya
Wing House Pattaya is the third concrete residence designed by Mario Kleff, marking an important early step in his exploration of monolithic architecture and material purity. Located in Pattaya, Thailand, and completed in 2006, the residence was fully realized by his own construction firm, Wandeegroup (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
The design is a rigorous exercise in Brutalism—exposing structure, material, and texture without ornamentation. The house features a dual-layer concrete shell—an outer and inner skin—that defines both the aesthetic and the performance of the building envelope. Every surface, from the heavy framed glass façades to the solid walls, reflects permanence and strength.
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Project • By Mario Kleff® Architects • Private Houses
I-Condominium (Home Boutique)
Designed in 2008 and completed in 2009, I-Condominium (Home Boutique) by architect and developer Mario Kleff represents a landmark in both design and property law innovation in Thailand. Situated in Pattaya, the project is recognized as the first officially permitted housing development to enable foreign ownership of a house in an individual’s name, rather than through a company—a feat previously thought impossible under Thai law.
Mario Kleff
Mario Kleff
At the time, Thai regulations allowed foreigners to own only up to 49% of the total floor area in condominium developments, while detached houses remained restricted to Thai nationals. Mario Kleff conceived a creative architectural and legal strategy: two structurally... More
Project • By TASA NA • Restaurants
Yua dining room
YUA Dining Room is located at the entrance of Long Beach Hotel in Pattaya, surrounded by the vibrant energy of this popular destination. Instead of creating a literal beachside experience, YUA Dining Room reimagines coastal hospitality through an abstract interpretation of "The Language of Space," which welcomes guests with carefully chosen materials, ambiance, and atmosphere.
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rungkit charoenwat
rungkit charoenwat
rungkit charoenwat
The exterior architecture stands out with large geometric forms that gradually rise like sand dunes, creating curved masses that invite movement and exploration. The design features circular openings and interior stairs that ascend with gentle grace, all conveying the "Rhy... More