BAAN RORB (or ????????? in Thai which literally means ?Around / Surround / Cycle / Round HOUSE) is a residence for a Thai- Chinese family consisting of the retiring parents and 2 family members. The initial idea from the family is to have a simple and serene space to enjoy the garden and space that will create more chances for family member to interact to each others.

© Wison Tungthunya / W Workspace

Architects: Integrated Field

Location: Thailand

Area: 897.0 m2

Project Year: 2017

Photographs: Wison Tungthunya / W Workspace

© Wison Tungthunya / W Workspace

Text description provided by the architects. BAAN RORB (or ????????? in Thai which literally means ?Around / Surround / Cycle / Round HOUSE) is a residence for a Thai- Chinese family consisting of the retiring parents and 2 family members. The initial idea from the family is to have a simple and serene space to enjoy the garden and space that will create more chances for family member to interact to each others.
© Wison Tungthunya / W Workspace

Despite almost 3,200 sq.m. land size, it seems the environment surrounding the site give quite limited option in the setting alternatives since half of the surrounding are 6 storey buildings in the north and west with more than 100 rooms facing toward the site. Therefore, the main issue is to give privacy and to prevent the surrounding that would create the disturbance for family members, a...