Baan Phra Jan ( House of the Moon )

Don Mueang, Bangkok, Thailand

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Baan Phra Jan ( House of the Moon )

Don Mueang, Bangkok, Thailand

Firm

SMO DESIGN STUDIO

Type

Residential › Private House

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2021

SIZE

3000 sqft - 5000 sqft

BUDGET

Unknown

Since the owner wish to preserve the old memories as much as possible. The planning of the house is based on the furniture that formerly used. The 40 years old townhouse was designed not only to maximize horizontal spaces but also add more value to vertical spaces too. Despite the fact that the designer decided to keep the old construction of the house.

The renovated townhouse was located in Don Muang area, Bangkok, Thailand capital city. The house originally came with two storeys, small bathrooms and dark kitchen. Despite its weathered appearance, the owner still wants to preserve the memories of her childhood in it but adjust even more flexible and comfortable functions.

“Baan Phra Jan” or House of the Moon was named after its young generation owner, designed not only to maximize horizontal spaces but also add more use to vertical spaces.
The designer decided to keep the old construction of the house but demolish the former roof to increase new interesting space. The new façade was built to cover it and the old face of the building. Using metal grills on the same level of the windows to make the winds and heat from the air conditioner able to flow.

Since the owner wishes to preserve the old memories as much as possible. The planning of the house is based on the furniture that was formerly used. Even the traces of a passed away dog on the door and carpet still remain as a memoir.

The highlighted space is the mezzanine floor in the bedroom, accessed by the ladder. Steels were used to strengthen the flooring system as the beanbags and white furniture were put to create a relaxing area. Users will be able to observe the sky from small window frames. Suits its own name. The house of the moon.