Nestled in a fast-growing suburb of Bangkok, the 12,000 sq. ft. home is located in Nonthaburi, walled with glass and exposed concrete, making the residential project one timeless and functional concrete bunker. Designed by Stu/D/O Architects, the seamless clinker-built block ensures privacy and precludes sound from the public road adjacent directly to the residence.
As seen on the facade of Casa de Alisa, the courtyard consists of an open green plot and a dry garden. Assisting the brutalist architecture of the house, naturalist landscaping was introduced onto the lawn, using typical elements such as sand, stones and rocks, the ground was perfectly built for agaves, cacti and succulents. Placed alongside the entryway, this sustainable planning practice is a brilliant idea, taking full advantage of natural light and rainfall, the whole dooryard can be taken care of by itself.
With simple concrete and rational element being the founding concept of Casa de Alisa, the house’s exterior framing and interior are mainly formed by the proportionate solid-looking concrete slabs, which outline and enhance the richness and boldness of materials.
By removing the extensive glass window on the ground level, the large sundeck and living room can be connected, opening up the abode’s internal space to be filled generously with sunlight. In addition, the leisure-focused area comprises a swimming pool, outdoor dining area and patio lounge set.
Though the external is monochromatic and austere, the indoor fitments’ colour scheme is more abundant, offsetting the overall cloud-covered hue. Divided into two floors, the architectural structure of the abode is distinctively split between get-together and personal areas.
Moving indoors, the stunning lobby allows light to penetrate sideways, diluting the cool tones of concrete. Warm taupe-based furniture such as the kitchen’s timber cabinetry or earthy coloured sofas and dining set helps lighten the space. Continuingly, the brown accents interlace with the concrete base, starting with the wall next to the cooking area and the staircase that accesses the second floor with wood board panels and a glass handrail.
The practical structure offered by Stu/D/O Architects brings the villa-like mansion a durable building while keeping an aesthetic look of the modernist principle of Brutalism.
Photo: Stu/D/O, Sofography, Sky|Ground
