ⓒBeerSingnoi

Since A Bit W Residence is situated in an established housing estate exposed to very limited green space, our design team decided to create one inside the house. Inspired by an open courtyard frequently used in Oriental architecture, we gouged out the building's mass and designed this courtyard to enhance air ventilation and humidity control while adding a green space for a broader, soothing perspective. Similar to the plan of the first floor, the second floor plan makes use of the main hallways in the south to prevent sunlight from entering further into the house. Meanwhile, all the bedrooms are situated in the north, connected by pathways under dimmer light to help the eye adjust to a certain level of darkness. Quiet and peaceful, the bedrooms are TV free, providing a restful ambience. The owner wishes to make the third floor an open, multipurpose space that allows for a different activity whether it be a casual hangout, a family gathering, a yoga session, or a meditation practice (for the area is adjacent to the Buddhist prayer room). Considering these aspects, we design a 21-metre, wide span structure to cater for functional flexibility. The roof also minimises the effects of sunlight and rain on the second floor.