55 Sathorn is a contemporary single-family residence located in Bangkok, Thailand, designed in 2021 by Kuanchanok Pakavaleetorn Architects.

Description
55 Sathorn house is the culmination of years of experience in design, use of materials, and dedication to fine construction details. The design represents a reflection upon its owner, who is also the architect.
The goal was to create a simple three-bedroom house in the bustling center of Bangkok. Sathorn is a vibrant business and cultural district located in the heart of Bangkok. The neighborhood’s distinctive identities comprised of narrow side streets and low-rise townhomes are integral parts of the design consideration.
The challenge was the limitation in the size of the construction area. A strong statement in both form and material can be visible at first glance. Heavy pour-in-place concrete seems to be sliced open by narrow gab-making ways for inhabitable functions. A strip of light cuts and carves out the concrete structure creating an internal vertical courtyard arrangement. Ribbons of concrete float weightlessly to reveal and mark the rooftop courtyard. Sharp edges and rounded corners elevations allow and respect natural elements such as rain and the wind. Volumetric separation of the two house masses creates an internal wind tunnel effect from the south direction. The initial task was to develop a well-organized five stories structure interconnect via a translucent vertical steel stair...