Dream. complex

sketch architectural project

Thailand • Koh Phangan • 2023

Three villas

on a sloped plot of the land near the sea on a tropical island. That was what we had to design. The task was challenging.

The sloped land and large houses required careful planning. Ensuring sea views from all villas and pools was essential. Building restrictions included height limits and setback distances from the sea and plot borders. We had to coordinate with neighbors on a shared road, making our projects co-dependent, and consider the path for their sea access. The large trees and bushes near the sea had to be preserved. Additionally, we had to use local materials and building techniques, which are limited on the small island.

First villa

The main villa, located closest to the sea, features 4 bedrooms and is limited to 150 sqm.

It is designed to function in conjunction with a guest house, but also has the flexibility to operate in two additional scenarios: partly independently for friends and relatives, and completely separate for short-term renting.