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Lat Phrao, Bangkok, Thailand
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Studio Miti Office
Lat Phrao, Bangkok, Thailand
Firm
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2022
SIZE
3000 sqft - 5000 sqft
BUDGET
$1M - 5M
The office of Studio Miti was relocated from a quiet alley within a peaceful residential neighborhood to a more vibrant and secure housing community. The new location offers greater accessibility, closer integration with the surrounding urban fabric, and convenient connections to public transportation, allowing staff members, clients, suppliers, and visitors to reach the office with greater ease.
A 30-year-old rowhouse situated within a residential enclave in the Lat Phrao 71 district was selected as the project’s new site. Located near the entrance of the neighborhood, adjacent to the security checkpoint and local market, the building significantly improved the daily convenience and lifestyle of the studio team. Following the acquisition, the townhouse underwent a comprehensive renovation aimed at reorganizing the spatial program to better support contemporary working conditions while simultaneously establishing a renewed architectural identity. The project also became an experimental exploration into new architectural possibilities within the constraints of an existing urban townhouse typology.
The spatial organization was carefully reconfigured according to the operational needs of the studio. The ground floor was designated as a multifunctional meeting space accommodating approximately 20 people. Through the use of operable folding partitions connecting the meeting room with the circulation zone, the space can be expanded to host gatherings of up to 30 occupants. Supporting functions including restrooms, pantry facilities, and building service systems were consolidated toward the rear portion of the floor for efficient servicing and maintenance.
The second floor accommodates private meeting rooms and executive workspaces. The existing front balcony of the original townhouse was retained and transformed into an informal social terrace for internal gatherings and company activities. This semi-outdoor platform has become one of the studio’s most active communal spaces, often used for casual dining and “Moo Kratha” gatherings among the staff.
The third floor functions as the primary studio workspace, housing approximately 20 staff members within an open-plan working environment that encourages interaction, collaboration, and spontaneous discussion. Taking advantage of the unused attic volume within the original roof structure, the architect elevated the interior volume to introduce a mezzanine level. This mezzanine serves as a material library and archive for catalogs, samples, and reference materials used throughout the studio’s design process.
As the building occupies the terminal unit of the rowhouse block and directly adjoins neighboring properties, side openings could not be introduced. In addition, the building’s orientation toward the east and west subjects the interior spaces to significant solar heat gain throughout the day. As a result, environmental control and passive shading strategies became fundamental design considerations for the project.
To mitigate excessive heat and direct sunlight, the architect introduced a secondary façade system positioned parallel to the existing building envelope. This layered architectural skin creates an intermediary buffer zone that filters daylight while reducing solar penetration into the interior workspace. The façade system was further developed into an operable shading device capable of opening and closing according to varying daylight conditions and user requirements. Beyond environmental performance, this adaptive façade also enhances visual privacy for the workspaces located on the upper floors and mezzanine level. The resulting architectural envelope provides flexibility in controlling light, heat, ventilation, and framed outward views throughout different times of the day.
The primary material selected for the exterior intervention is split lightweight concrete block, intentionally exposed to reveal its curved sectional texture capable of capturing both sunlight and shadow simultaneously. Through a deep understanding of the material’s physical and atmospheric qualities, the architect employed this element extensively across the entire façade composition. Rather than treating sunlight and shadow as secondary effects, the project embraces them as the principal architectural expression of the building. The constantly shifting gradients of light throughout the day become an integral part of the architecture itself, honestly revealing the temporal beauty created by changing environmental conditions.
The solid lower façade was clad entirely with the same split concrete block system to maximize the interplay between light and shadow upon the building surface. Simultaneously, the architect sought to establish a subtle dialogue between the building and the public realm. Shadows projected onto the monolithic façade surface were occasionally used to create graphic statements, phrases, or playful messages reflecting moments of contemporary urban life. These interventions were intended to provoke curiosity, humor, nostalgia, or reflection among passersby, transforming the seemingly rigid architectural mass into a more approachable and communicative urban presence.
Ultimately, this office renovation became an architectural experiment exploring the relationship between workplace atmosphere and everyday well-being. The project recognizes that the quality of working life is equally as important as domestic life, and that carefully designed spatial environments can positively influence the comfort, productivity, and emotional well-being of their users. Beyond serving the internal needs of the studio, the architecture also attempts to extend moments of delight and friendliness toward the surrounding community. Beneath its solid and introverted exterior, the building aspires to function as a warm and approachable piece of architecture for both its occupants and the city beyond.
Another important lesson derived from this project was the process of collaborating directly with local craftsmen under significant budgetary limitations. Many architectural details were developed, adjusted, and resolved on-site throughout the construction process. As a result, the project reflects a pragmatic and adaptive design approach in which construction methods, detailing, and material decisions were continuously negotiated to achieve an appropriate balance between architectural intention, craftsmanship, and economic feasibility.
A 30-year-old rowhouse situated within a residential enclave in the Lat Phrao 71 district was selected as the project’s new site. Located near the entrance of the neighborhood, adjacent to the security checkpoint and local market, the building significantly improved the daily convenience and lifestyle of the studio team. Following the acquisition, the townhouse underwent a comprehensive renovation aimed at reorganizing the spatial program to better support contemporary working conditions while simultaneously establishing a renewed architectural identity. The project also became an experimental exploration into new architectural possibilities within the constraints of an existing urban townhouse typology.
The spatial organization was carefully reconfigured according to the operational needs of the studio. The ground floor was designated as a multifunctional meeting space accommodating approximately 20 people. Through the use of operable folding partitions connecting the meeting room with the circulation zone, the space can be expanded to host gatherings of up to 30 occupants. Supporting functions including restrooms, pantry facilities, and building service systems were consolidated toward the rear portion of the floor for efficient servicing and maintenance.
The second floor accommodates private meeting rooms and executive workspaces. The existing front balcony of the original townhouse was retained and transformed into an informal social terrace for internal gatherings and company activities. This semi-outdoor platform has become one of the studio’s most active communal spaces, often used for casual dining and “Moo Kratha” gatherings among the staff.
The third floor functions as the primary studio workspace, housing approximately 20 staff members within an open-plan working environment that encourages interaction, collaboration, and spontaneous discussion. Taking advantage of the unused attic volume within the original roof structure, the architect elevated the interior volume to introduce a mezzanine level. This mezzanine serves as a material library and archive for catalogs, samples, and reference materials used throughout the studio’s design process.
As the building occupies the terminal unit of the rowhouse block and directly adjoins neighboring properties, side openings could not be introduced. In addition, the building’s orientation toward the east and west subjects the interior spaces to significant solar heat gain throughout the day. As a result, environmental control and passive shading strategies became fundamental design considerations for the project.
To mitigate excessive heat and direct sunlight, the architect introduced a secondary façade system positioned parallel to the existing building envelope. This layered architectural skin creates an intermediary buffer zone that filters daylight while reducing solar penetration into the interior workspace. The façade system was further developed into an operable shading device capable of opening and closing according to varying daylight conditions and user requirements. Beyond environmental performance, this adaptive façade also enhances visual privacy for the workspaces located on the upper floors and mezzanine level. The resulting architectural envelope provides flexibility in controlling light, heat, ventilation, and framed outward views throughout different times of the day.
The primary material selected for the exterior intervention is split lightweight concrete block, intentionally exposed to reveal its curved sectional texture capable of capturing both sunlight and shadow simultaneously. Through a deep understanding of the material’s physical and atmospheric qualities, the architect employed this element extensively across the entire façade composition. Rather than treating sunlight and shadow as secondary effects, the project embraces them as the principal architectural expression of the building. The constantly shifting gradients of light throughout the day become an integral part of the architecture itself, honestly revealing the temporal beauty created by changing environmental conditions.
The solid lower façade was clad entirely with the same split concrete block system to maximize the interplay between light and shadow upon the building surface. Simultaneously, the architect sought to establish a subtle dialogue between the building and the public realm. Shadows projected onto the monolithic façade surface were occasionally used to create graphic statements, phrases, or playful messages reflecting moments of contemporary urban life. These interventions were intended to provoke curiosity, humor, nostalgia, or reflection among passersby, transforming the seemingly rigid architectural mass into a more approachable and communicative urban presence.
Ultimately, this office renovation became an architectural experiment exploring the relationship between workplace atmosphere and everyday well-being. The project recognizes that the quality of working life is equally as important as domestic life, and that carefully designed spatial environments can positively influence the comfort, productivity, and emotional well-being of their users. Beyond serving the internal needs of the studio, the architecture also attempts to extend moments of delight and friendliness toward the surrounding community. Beneath its solid and introverted exterior, the building aspires to function as a warm and approachable piece of architecture for both its occupants and the city beyond.
Another important lesson derived from this project was the process of collaborating directly with local craftsmen under significant budgetary limitations. Many architectural details were developed, adjusted, and resolved on-site throughout the construction process. As a result, the project reflects a pragmatic and adaptive design approach in which construction methods, detailing, and material decisions were continuously negotiated to achieve an appropriate balance between architectural intention, craftsmanship, and economic feasibility.
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