Baan Hom Din House: Elevating Thai Countryside Home in Eclectic Style
When TA-CHA Design was tasked to design a countryside home in Phetchabun Province, the owners, a couple who both worked as doctors, had three requests. First, the house should be able to accommodate their flexible work schedules. Second, it should be a simple but stylish home with enough space for their children in the future. Finally, it needs to be able to “forge a relationship” with the magnificent view of the Phetchabun mountains against the expanse of rice paddies.
Eventually dubbed Baan Hom Din House, the 450 sqm residence sits on a spacious 3,370 sqm land which used to be a rice paddy field. Apart from the requests of the owners, the architects also had to address the natural challenges of the land. They elevated the house above the ground to account for possible flooding. Since the owners didn’t want to worry about flights of stairs once they get older, a vertical design with a terrace or balcony on the upper floors wasn’t possible. Instead, the architects adjusted their original plan and incorporated ramps to connect the different areas of the spot. These would all lead to the highest and best viewing spot for appreciating the mountain view.
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The property also sits on the border of a village with a contemporary architectural style. So, the architects also took its socio-architectural environment into consideration. “We aimed to create harmony, yet preserving the identities of the owners who are non-local, modern, simple, and humble,” they noted.
The final design features a complex of concrete rectangular buildings, each sheltered by a gable roof. The fiberglass roofing allows natural light to shine into the space, while an additional indoor courtyard improves ventilation. The building complex also extends horizontally, as Thai houses traditionally did in the past.
Meanwhile, the interiors showcase an elegant mix of wood and concrete elements. This highlights the architects’ vision to create an eclectic blend of local and foreign design. Wood materials were sourced from nearby provinces and used for doors, window casings, and furniture built by a local carpenter. Bamboo from Phetchabun and neighboring provinces form the simple but polished fencing that completes the countryside home.
Photography by Beer Singnoi
