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Look Poon House
Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2022
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
BUDGET
$1M - 5M
Look Poon House
Located on a coastal site in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand,
Look Poon House is a small vacation retreat designed to reconnect its inhabitants with the surrounding landscape of sea, sky, wind, and light.
The project is based on the reuse of massive precast concrete cubes locally known as “look poon.”
These solid concrete blocks, each measuring approximately 1 x 1 x 1 meters,
were originally produced as temporary structural supports in the owner’s shipbuilding yard.
When the industrial operations ceased, the cubes were relocated and reinterpreted as elements of the house.
Rather than serving merely as a structural base, the concrete cubes function simultaneously as structure and architectural expression.
They are used as structural supports, floor elements, and walls in different areas according to spatial requirements.
By stacking two layers of cubes, the main living spaces are elevated above the ground,
creating a shaded undercroft that accommodates storage and laundry functions.
The arrangement of the cubes does not follow a rigid structural grid. Instead,
deliberate gaps are introduced between them to reduce the visual heaviness of the concrete mass and to allow sea breezes to pass through beneath the house.
This strategy improves ventilation, minimizes heat accumulation, and gives the building the appearance of gently floating above the landscape.
The upper volume is a compact gable-roof structure measuring approximately 12 by 5 meters,
a dimension derived from the length of leftover steel beams from ship construction.
The exterior is clad in dark corrugated metal sheets. The corrugated surface creates a rhythm of light and shadow across the façade, reducing direct solar heat gain while adding depth and texture.
The building is oriented perpendicular to the prevailing sea breeze so that wind can flow both through the interior and
beneath the elevated floor. Even when windows are closed, airflow under the structure continues to dissipate heat.
A large terrace facing the sea becomes the primary living space of the house, encouraging outdoor living.
The roof overhang and building mass cast shade across the terrace from the afternoon into the evening,
making it a comfortable place to sit, relax, and enjoy the coastal sunset.
The spatial sequence gradually reveals the sea. From the garage level beneath the concrete base,
glimpses of the ocean appear through the gaps between the cubes. As one ascends toward the main living level,
the view progressively opens into a full panoramic horizon.
Internally, the layout is compact and efficient. The main floor includes a living area, pantry, dining space, bedroom,
and a bathroom with dual access that can function either as a private or guest bathroom.
A loft beneath the pitched roof serves as a flexible multipurpose area and can accommodate additional sleeping space,
accessed by a folding stair that can be stored against the wall.
Architecturally, the house is designed to remain humble within its coastal context. Its modest scale,
simple geometry, and honest use of materials allow it to blend quietly into the surrounding landscape rather than dominate it.
Look Poon House reinterprets industrial material as architecture,
transforming elements once used in shipbuilding into the structural
and spatial foundation of a simple coastal retreat.
Located on a coastal site in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand,
Look Poon House is a small vacation retreat designed to reconnect its inhabitants with the surrounding landscape of sea, sky, wind, and light.
The project is based on the reuse of massive precast concrete cubes locally known as “look poon.”
These solid concrete blocks, each measuring approximately 1 x 1 x 1 meters,
were originally produced as temporary structural supports in the owner’s shipbuilding yard.
When the industrial operations ceased, the cubes were relocated and reinterpreted as elements of the house.
Rather than serving merely as a structural base, the concrete cubes function simultaneously as structure and architectural expression.
They are used as structural supports, floor elements, and walls in different areas according to spatial requirements.
By stacking two layers of cubes, the main living spaces are elevated above the ground,
creating a shaded undercroft that accommodates storage and laundry functions.
The arrangement of the cubes does not follow a rigid structural grid. Instead,
deliberate gaps are introduced between them to reduce the visual heaviness of the concrete mass and to allow sea breezes to pass through beneath the house.
This strategy improves ventilation, minimizes heat accumulation, and gives the building the appearance of gently floating above the landscape.
The upper volume is a compact gable-roof structure measuring approximately 12 by 5 meters,
a dimension derived from the length of leftover steel beams from ship construction.
The exterior is clad in dark corrugated metal sheets. The corrugated surface creates a rhythm of light and shadow across the façade, reducing direct solar heat gain while adding depth and texture.
The building is oriented perpendicular to the prevailing sea breeze so that wind can flow both through the interior and
beneath the elevated floor. Even when windows are closed, airflow under the structure continues to dissipate heat.
A large terrace facing the sea becomes the primary living space of the house, encouraging outdoor living.
The roof overhang and building mass cast shade across the terrace from the afternoon into the evening,
making it a comfortable place to sit, relax, and enjoy the coastal sunset.
The spatial sequence gradually reveals the sea. From the garage level beneath the concrete base,
glimpses of the ocean appear through the gaps between the cubes. As one ascends toward the main living level,
the view progressively opens into a full panoramic horizon.
Internally, the layout is compact and efficient. The main floor includes a living area, pantry, dining space, bedroom,
and a bathroom with dual access that can function either as a private or guest bathroom.
A loft beneath the pitched roof serves as a flexible multipurpose area and can accommodate additional sleeping space,
accessed by a folding stair that can be stored against the wall.
Architecturally, the house is designed to remain humble within its coastal context. Its modest scale,
simple geometry, and honest use of materials allow it to blend quietly into the surrounding landscape rather than dominate it.
Look Poon House reinterprets industrial material as architecture,
transforming elements once used in shipbuilding into the structural
and spatial foundation of a simple coastal retreat.
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