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Life Beach Residence (formerly I-Condo or Home Boutique)
Life Beach Residence (formerly I-Condo or Home Boutique)
เมืองพัทยา, Thailand
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Life Beach Residence (formerly I-Condo or Home Boutique)
เมืองพัทยา, Thailand
Firm
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2010
SIZE
10,000 sqft - 25,000 sqft
BUDGET
$500K - 1M
Life Beach Residence, formerly known as I-Condo or Home Boutique, is a residential development in Pattaya originally designed by Mario Kleff. The project is notable for its innovative interpretation of Thailand’s condominium legislation within a residential architectural framework.
Legal and Development Concept
The development represents an early example of utilising condominium law to enable a hybrid ownership structure within a low-density residential typology. While foreign ownership of land in Thailand is generally restricted, the condominium framework permits a 49% foreign ownership ratio, with the remaining 51% held by Thai nationals. The project was configured to comply with these requirements while accommodating two distinct residential units within a single condominium permit.
To satisfy regulatory constraints regarding unit allocation by floor area, the two primary building volumes were designed with a slight dimensional variation, with one structure marginally larger than the other. This adjustment ensured compliance with statutory ownership distribution while maintaining the architectural coherence of the development.
Architectural Design
The architectural language is defined by a contemporary approach incorporating exposed steel structural elements, extensive glazing, and cantilevered volumes. These features contribute to both structural expression and spatial openness. The design includes corner glazing without intermediate columns, enabling unobstructed views and improved natural ventilation.
The two multi-storey residential units are physically connected at basement level, allowing the project to function legally as a single condominium entity while providing the spatial qualities and privacy typically associated with detached housing.
Architectural Significance
Life Beach Residence illustrates the integration of legal, structural, and spatial considerations within a single architectural solution. The project demonstrates how regulatory frameworks can inform and shape design outcomes, resulting in a hybrid typology that bridges the gap between condominium and private residential architecture in the Pattaya context.
Legal and Development Concept
The development represents an early example of utilising condominium law to enable a hybrid ownership structure within a low-density residential typology. While foreign ownership of land in Thailand is generally restricted, the condominium framework permits a 49% foreign ownership ratio, with the remaining 51% held by Thai nationals. The project was configured to comply with these requirements while accommodating two distinct residential units within a single condominium permit.
To satisfy regulatory constraints regarding unit allocation by floor area, the two primary building volumes were designed with a slight dimensional variation, with one structure marginally larger than the other. This adjustment ensured compliance with statutory ownership distribution while maintaining the architectural coherence of the development.
Architectural Design
The architectural language is defined by a contemporary approach incorporating exposed steel structural elements, extensive glazing, and cantilevered volumes. These features contribute to both structural expression and spatial openness. The design includes corner glazing without intermediate columns, enabling unobstructed views and improved natural ventilation.
The two multi-storey residential units are physically connected at basement level, allowing the project to function legally as a single condominium entity while providing the spatial qualities and privacy typically associated with detached housing.
Architectural Significance
Life Beach Residence illustrates the integration of legal, structural, and spatial considerations within a single architectural solution. The project demonstrates how regulatory frameworks can inform and shape design outcomes, resulting in a hybrid typology that bridges the gap between condominium and private residential architecture in the Pattaya context.
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