The Modern House where Walls and Roof Converge at an Oblique Angle | Y/A/O Residence

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The architects received only a brief request from the owners, who granted “unlimited freedom to design a unique house as if it were theirs.” Freed from external constraints, the architects were free to study and develop an architectural style that personally interested them. Over the last 5 to 10 years, a certain architectural language, in which the external wall and the ceiling converge at an oblique angle, has been gaining popularity, especially in commercial buildings of real estate projects.

However, beyond being present on the exterior, this architectural language never appears in the interior of these buildings, which are still predominantly characterized by a normal perpendicular and parallel layout. In light of this, the architects conducted studies to assess the possibility of applying this language to other aspects of the project, rather than just for decorative purposes.

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To make architecture express the language as clearly as possible, it is necessary to start from the plan and structure. Once the language has been successfully integrated into these two areas, the other elements, such as the floor, the wall, the roof, the exterior, and the interior, will naturally conform in harmony with the style.

To achieve the ideal version of the architectural language they were seeking, a courtyard was sought, where sunlight could pass through and rain could fall, serving as the center of the building.

With the structure of the building being higher than that of the courtyard, rain will fall from the roof to the courtyard like a water curtain. The roof is also complemented with beams that naturally fit the structure. The ceiling is also parallel to the roof. This language was applied to serve different functions in the three main parts of the building.

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Credits:

Architects: Octane architect & design
Location: Khet Sai Mai, Thailand
Architect in Charge: Kittichon phukiatkong / Thawin Harnboonseth / Photsawat apariman
Area: 1300.0 m2
Project Year: 2019
Photographs: Rungkit Charoenwat
Manufacturers: AGC, American Standard, Biowood, COTTO, Maenum group, TOA, Stonesurface, CASA ROCCA

0:00 – Y/A/O Residence
2:50 – Second floor
5:30 – Guests building
6:37 – Entrance
10:26 – Drawings

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