Sherutā 108

The described architectural structure manifests as a holiday retreat, characterized by funda-mental spatial functionalities and an adaptable open-plan layout conducive to varying user require-ments. Positioned within a basin nestled amidst mountainous topography within the Mae-on District of Chiang Mai Province, the dwelling encompasses a total area of 175 square meters.
The designers intentionally crafted a simplistic layout, with a central wooden courtyard serving as a private area for the owner's use. Beyond the architectural structure, the compound features a campsite area for social gatherings. All glass partitions incorporate a layered curtain system to offer privacy, while the furniture is designed for flexible reconfiguration according to usage needs. The building is enclosed by a perforated steel fence delineating the property boundaries, while inten-tionally integrating the surrounding environment as part of its facade through mirrored glass ele-ments. This design element reflects the context of the surrounding mountainscape, creating a con-tinuous perception of the surrounding environment.
The architecture's form is defined by the primary roof, which serves as a key element in guiding the large-scale horizontal lines that evoke a sense of lightness and levitation to the structural system. Construction and material selection align with these concepts. The raised area is elongated, with glass partitions forming the bulk, with only the bathroom featuring solid walls. Due to the require-ment for a low-slope roof, metal sheets were chosen as a readily available industrial material. How-ever, to ensure a horizontal continuity with the floor and contextual surroundings, the metal sheet panels were horizontally folded. This particular profile of horizontally folded metal sheets was de-veloped in collaboration with the metal sheet manufacturer, Jumbo Shutter with architect team. With initially unavailable in the market, the team worked closely with the manufacturer to develop and refine the usage details, including real-world slope testing and addressing various material-related issues both during construction and post-occupancy.
It may be stated that this building represents the designers' endeavor to present the simplest archi-tectural form through the development of construction details in collaboration with an experienced contracting team and material refinement with manufacturers, resulting in the realization of this pro-ject.
Landscape/Architecture Firm : Azoons & Bobby
Website : https://www.inlystudio.com/
Contact e-mail :
inlystudio@gmail.com
Lead Architects : Pakorn Yoodee
Design Team : Nattaporn Gongaew
Construction : PDJ Engineering Limited Partnership
Structure Engineer : Nakadech Pintasee
Photo Credits : Rungkit charoenwat