Homework House
Location
Bangkok, Thailand
Built Size
600 sq.m.
Land Area
70 sq.w.
Scope
Full scope
Completed
2025
Homework House is a response to the blurred boundaries between work and domestic life within the constraints of a dense urban plot. Designed for a family of four whose daily routine revolves around the home,
the project integrates over 600 square meters of living space onto a 70-square-wah plot with a narrow 8-meter frontage. The primary challenge was not to maximize the area in quantity, but to organize the sequence of privacy, accessibility, and airiness to create a stress-free living environment.
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The design strategy began with an exploration of various layouts, eventually settling on a "front-to-back" zoning. The front serves as an active interface for work and visitors, while the rear is a secluded sanctuary for the family. We intentionally subdued the scale and atmosphere of the entrance, allowing the interior to feel significantly expanded and more impactful as one transitions into the private domain.
This interior journey is defined by a deliberate play on scale. A modest, narrow entryway serves as a threshold that opens into the main living area with a 3.5-meter ceiling, connected directly to natural light and the garden. This specific height was calculated to provide airiness while maintaining a sense of warmth and ease of maintenance for daily life. The northeast garden acts as an oasis, drawing in light and wind throughout the day. The landscape was integrated from the start; lush greenery at the ground level provides a sense of nature, while airy screening on the upper floors ensures privacy without obstructing the sky.
Vertical movement is designed as an experience of light. The central staircase acts as a light well, capturing natural illumination through custom louvers that filter heat, reducing the need for artificial lighting during the day. Adjacent to this, the workspace is given a separate entrance to maintain focus and privacy. Openings here are "selective"—carefully framing views of the trees and sky to minimize urban distractions. The layout remains flexible, allowing the house to adapt or reintegrate these spaces as the family’s needs evolve.
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Ultimately, the performance of the architecture is reflected through the rhythm of daily life. When asked which part of the house is their favorite, the family’s answer is invariably the living room. By designing this space to be the most simple and open, it has naturally become the heart of the home where everyone gathers—simply because it provides a genuine sense of "ease" in every moment.
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