IDIN Architects are the brains behind this unusual stacked blocked house located in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Dubbed the W House, this contemporary style home was actually designed to reflect the owner’s active lifestyle and character – no doubt a forward-thinking, complex, eccentric individual, by the looks of it! Here’s the grand tour:
Modern Thailand house reflecting an active, adventurous lifestyle
The homeowner, an avid traveler and kayaker, inspired this design – a particular picture of a boat sailing along a river. The designer transformed the living and dining room into “supporters” of the bedrooms above, much like the river supporting the sailboat. And like the challenging sport of kayaking, a challenging design for the cantilevered upper level reflects that sentiment. This overhanging upper level shades the living areas below, while creating the effect of floating in mid air.
The home’s facade mirrors the colors of nature, boasting a grey concrete upper level set atop an earthy brown ground level. Expansive windows are equipped with wood shades, offering privacy when needed and opening up to nature as desired.
