Masook Home / Studio PATH

Textual content description offered by the architects. Masook Home is a two-story residence for a household of three – father, mom, and daughter (Masook). Positioned inside a tight-knit group in Samutprakarn, Thailand. The encircling atmosphere contains various picket and concrete constructions from 3-storey townhouses to low-rise residences. The openings on the Masook Home facade mirror this context, designed to change into part of, and in concord with its surrounding group.

To maximise pure mild and air flow, we utilized full-height home windows on the North facade. Wood louvers are included to make sure privateness while appearing as the primary facade for the residence. The home is about again from the general public highway to additional the sense of personal enclosure while minimizing publicity to air pollution and the necessity to relocate an current tree.

The area is designed as two distinct areas: the communal area as an open plan and double quantity configuration the place the household can spend time collectively. With a restricted constructing space, private area for every resident/particular person consumer is stored at a minimal to permit for a bigger shared space to spend time and use as a household.

We intend for Masook Home to serve 3 essential functions. First is the connection between the residence and its surrounding context, turning into a part of the prevailing group while retaining its particular person character. Secondly, to ascertain a snug and wholesome residing situation with consideration of web site orientation, lighting, and air flow. Lastly, for the areas to accommodate the household because it grows; versatile areas open for the altering wants of a rising household.