The Japanese House II is a private residential villa located on Phra Tamnak Hill in Pattaya. The project was designed by Mario Kleff and received an Honorable Mention at the LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2023.
Programme and Spatial Organisation
The residence is situated on an approximately 800 square metre plot in proximity to the coastline. The building is organised across three primary levels. The basement accommodates parking, storage, and building services. The main residential level includes five bedrooms, nine bathrooms, a living area, external terraces, a swimming pool, a maid’s room, and associated service spaces. The upper level contains an additional living area, dining space, and kitchen, with vertical circulation provided by an internal lift connecting all floors.
Architectural Design
The villa incorporates elements associated with Brutalist architecture, including exposed concrete and the expression of structural components. Elongated beams and large wall elements define the overall composition. The design limits ground-level openings and includes a central vertical enclosure of approximately 10 metres in height.
Material and Construction
The structure utilises steel reinforcement in combination with concrete. The material palette is limited, with emphasis on exposed structural surfaces.
Interior Approach
Interior design and decoration were developed by the owner, introducing contemporary and regionally influenced elements within the interior spaces.
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