The Southwest House, designed by Tantai Architects, is a captivating residential project located in Chaiyaphum, Thailand. Inspired by the integration of light and wind in traditional Thai arts and architecture, this 2023 house embraces the southwest monsoon, offering a contemporary twist on the region’s design vernacular.
Featuring a layout that prioritizes light, shadow, and natural ventilation, the Southwest House seamlessly blends modern living with the area’s distinctive environmental conditions.

About Southwest House
In the heart of Thailand’s northeastern Chaiyaphum province, the Southwest House stands as a captivating blend of traditional and contemporary design. Designed by Tantai Architects in 2023, this stunning residential project takes inspiration from the timeless interplay of light, shadow, and wind that has long defined the essence of Thai arts and architecture. A Harmonious Response to the Surroundings
Situated just one hour’s drive from the Chaiyaphum city center, the Southwest House is nestled amid the breathtaking Phu Langka mountain range and the Phu Khieo – Thung Kamang Wildlife Sanctuary. Originally, the site housed two aging timber houses that have been lovingly repurposed, their materials finding new life as the flooring for the modern structure.
Embracing the Southwest Monsoon
The house’s strategic orientation embraces the southwest monsoon, a seasonal air mass that flows in from the Indian Ocean bet...