ASA Journal 15/2023

SOWING THE SEEDS
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Lagoon Villa
Placing the villas adjacent to the river requires an
understanding of the fluctuating water levels. The
villas’ architecture takes the form of a stilt structure,
with its height carefully determined based on
recorded statistics of the Nan River’s water levels.
In the event of rising water and potential flooding,
the elevated structure ensures that the area housing
each building’s system remains unaffected.
Stylistically, the architecture of the nine villas is an
evident adaptation of the vernacular abodes found
in the northern region of Thailand, specifically the
distinctive tapered and tall roof structure. Vernacular
reinterpretation seems to be the underlying concept
of the design. The entrance of each villa in the area
plan is strategically positioned on the side, creating
a layout where a pair of villas share a common
entrance. Access to the villas is not available directly
from the restaurant or lobby, but instead through a
roadway below and a thoughtfully designed and
constructed hill at the rear of each villa. The landscape,
adorned with native plants, ensures that each
villa enjoys a serene and secluded atmosphere. The
path links to adjacent areas, including the designated
potential expansions of the project. Beyond the hill,
there is an additional route that guides visitors towards
two other villas. The architect has envisioned
a network of walkways that seamlessly connect all
the buildings, descending to the area beneath the
elevated floor. From the rear entrance, the buildings
appear as single-story edifices, while from a
different perspective, the villas stand as two-story
stilt structures with elevated floors. Upon stepping
into the villa, visitors will experience a sensation of
weightlessness as the entire space appears to hover
naturally above a serene body of water, surrounded
by an aquatic mass and verdant landscape. The
lagoon villa’s design places a strong emphasis on
the abundant infusion of natural light and seamless
connection to the surrounding terrain. The interior
space of the lagoon villas boasts exceptional control
over the permeation of light. The Sky Loft Villa,
meanwhile, stands out from other villas due to its
unique layout. It features a mezzanine level where the
bedroom is situated beneath a skylight, while the
living area is conveniently located on the ground floor,
offering a stunning view of the recently expanded
forest of red cotton trees.