Thai Architecture

August 16, 2023

Timber touches surround a courtyard fit for the tropics

Renovating a 20-year-old house in Bangkok, Design in Motion has balanced privacy with openness to create a versatile and functional home defined by an elegant internal courtyard.

February 1, 2023

A residence that turns away from the street to create an inner sanctuary

With a bold, impenetrable façade to the street, House Between the Walls by AA+A Architect flips the expectation of how to create a private and peaceful home.

December 20, 2021

More than a glasshouse

Vipha House by Anonym Studio welcomes the presence of light and nature in architecture that is intentionally transparent.

October 21, 2021

Stability, Tranquility and Comfort in the Busy Heart of Bangkok

On a corner plot of land in the centre of Bangkok, 55 Sathorn is a contemporary, luxurious family home that feels far from its populous neighbourhood.

March 31, 2021

A Rock Climbers Dream Home

Sailom House by Anonym brings three families under one roof, responding to their eclectic combination of hobbies with unique design elements, including a rock climbing wall.

January 19, 2021

Lush Is The New Luxe In Bangkok

A small house with big ambitions, this boxy home in Bangkok has been designed for an avid gardener complete with a rooftop garden.

April 30, 2020

Making Breathable Space In Balmy Climes

There are no frills about Baan Lek Villa by Bangkok-based GLA.Design Studio, nor need there be; the climate responsive design speaks for itself.

February 25, 2020

Oui J’aime Hotel By Wallasia Has A Multitasking Design

Oui J’aime Hotel is an incredibly resolved design solution by Bangkok-based design practice, Wallasia, infused with intellect and enlightenment.

November 12, 2019

A Modern Incarnation Of The Ancient Spirit Of Chiang Mai

Bangkok-based design studio SS:AR has reimagined the traditional architectural vernacular of Thailand to create a modern yet modest holiday home in Chiang Mai.

October 28, 2019

The Local Context: What Thailand Brought To Habitus House Of The Year 2019

Tonkao Panin brings an authentic Thai perspective to the dialogue surrounding Habitus House of the Year. Here's what she has to say about the 2019 selection.

June 6, 2019

Anonym Studio Design For An Extended Bangkok Family

Anticipating the growth of their tribe, a Bangkok family commissioned Anonym Studio to design a spacious residence with a strong connection to the outdoors.

April 23, 2015

Life And Design Off Grid

The passive architecture of off grid living has never been so well honed, nor so in vogue. Which is just as well, with the rationale for going off grid never more real.