Life Beach Residence, formerly known as I-Condo or Home Boutique, is a residential development in Pattaya originally designed by Mario Kleff. The project applies Thailand’s condominium legislation within a low-density residential configuration.
Legal and Development Concept
The development utilizes condominium law to establish a hybrid ownership structure within a low-density typology. While foreign ownership of land in Thailand is generally restricted, the condominium framework permits up to 49% foreign ownership, with the remaining proportion held by Thai nationals. The project was configured to comply with these requirements while accommodating two residential units within a single condominium permit.
To address regulatory constraints related to proportional 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 enabled compliance with statutory ownership distribution while maintaining consistency in the overall architectural composition.
Architectural Design
The architectural approach incorporates exposed steel structural elements, extensive glazing, and cantilevered volumes. These elements contribute to structural articulation and spatial openness. Corner glazing without intermediate columns is used to support unobstructed views and natural ventilation.
The two multi-storey residential units are connected at basement level, allowing the development to function as a single condominium entity while providing spatial separation between units.
Project Context
Life Beach Residence represents a residential configuration in which legal, structural, and spatial considerations are addressed within a single design framework. The project reflects the interaction between regulatory conditions and architectural planning in the Pattaya context.