This holiday home is designed in a modern, minimalistic style. The size and height of the various buildings have been calculated relative to the setback, in accordance with regulations regarding seaside structure. The offers both privacy and maximum connection with the seaside environment.

There are two large, well-rooted trees on the property. A tamarind tree stands in the center of the property while the other is near the roadside. The designer, appreciating the great value of these trees, has designed to preserve them both. They provide good aesthetic and shade, and also enhance the overall design of the home.

Privacy was of prime importance to the owner. Therefore, the street-facing side aspect was designed to look impervious, revealing only the from of three buildings with solid walls. Once inside the gates, it is as if one has been transported into another world. The layout is open, light and spacious.

A pillarless 2-story hallway is reminiscent of the undercroft in traditional Thai houses. This layout is perfect for welcoming guests in an informal atmosphere. It also creates a channel for air circulation, enabling the ambient sea breeze to continuously flow into the space, providing natural ventilation. A feature of the entrance hall is a bridge connecting the two buildings.

Another distinguishing and eye pleasing feature of the house is the minimalist designed white staircases. One staircase connects the first and second floors with cantilevered stair treads. The main staircase, connecting all three floors, is of simple design with minimal material use. A skylight provides natural light to the interior creating shifting shadows and light cast on walls as the day progresses. Lighting fixtures, designed as part of the stair structure, achieve a clean and sleek visual aesthetic. External material selection such as tile and imitation wood products, were aimed to conserve natural resources by using sustainable produces which also require minimal maintenance.

The design challenge of this seaside home was to minimize the need for air conditioning by utilizing the local sea breeze.

From the outset, the architect and interior designer agreed on a modern design concept with unique elements. A white color scheme was chosen to emulate the beach and variety of materials were selected to create different texture. For example, a small grain textured white spray paint was selected for the façade. However, this was not suitable for interiors due upkeep issues. Interior materials such as mirrored glass, artificial composite stone, and white wood were selected to achieve a gradual transition from outside to inside. These materials were selected to be easily maintained. The color theme also included the furnishings. The house alludes to a white mounting board framing the blue sea view.

The highlight of the design is the main dining pavilion and pantry set by the beach front. This was conceived as a wow space with an eight-meter long table to accommodate a large number of guests. The mirrored table base gives it a light and airy appearance, and reflects its surroundings, effectively bringing the sea into the pavilion. This space serves two functions; a buffet area and a powder room with concrealed doors to offer privacy.

Set back from the beach-front dining pavilion is the living villa with a distinctive furniture layout plan. Apart from its daily function as a entertainment room, this is a space to receive guests and converse with friends in a casual setting.

The third-floor private living quarters showcase exceptional design such as the pantry island which appears to be floating. This illusion is created by using mirrored surfaces on the base cabinets. The island oriented so the users face the panoramic sea view.

The client’s specific requests for master bedroom suite were for a study area, extra wide bed, stone feature-wall and an onsen bathtub. As a dedicated professional, the client requested to have a study area even if it isn’t necessary in a vacation house. The extra wide bed was to provide a more relaxing and cozier atmosphere. As for the stone feature-wall, extra-large ceramic tiles were chosen instead of natural stone for ease of maintenance. Lastly, befitting a vacation house, another private bathroom houses an onsen bathtub with a view.