Project Name: N26 Residence

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Design Team: WARchitect

Lead Architect: Thawin Harnboonseth

Project Area: 752㎡ (Total Floor Area)

Site Area: 282㎡

Completion: 2024

Photography: Rungkit Charoenwat

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Project - In Bangkok's urban landscape, WARchitect's latest residential project stands as a masterful exploration of spatial dynamics and material contrast. The N26 Residence, completed in 2024, challenges conventional residential architecture through its bold L-shaped configuration and dramatic cantilevers that seem to defy gravity.

The 752-square-meter house, set on a relatively modest 282-square-meter plot, reimagines the relationship between interior and exterior spaces through its resort-like openness. The architects have crafted a sophisticated architectural narrative around a C-shaped volumetric language, expressed most dramatically in two key elements: a ground-floor box housing the workout room and office, and a striking second-floor master bedroom that extends six meters outward, floating dramatically above the swimming pool.

What sets this residence apart is its masterful material dialogue between industrial and organic elements. The exterior is clad in C-Channel steel, presenting a cool, sharp aesthetic that contrasts beautifully with the extensive use of teak wood throughout the interior – a material choice that not only adds warmth but also reflects the homeowner's family business. This interplay creates a dynamic visual tension that defines the project's character.

The home's dual-access design, responding to the unique circumstance of family members living across the street, informed a circulation strategy that includes both a four-car drive-in parking area and a welcoming pedestrian entrance. The architects have turned this functional requirement into an opportunity, creating a dramatic entrance sequence where an archway frames a panoramic view of the entire property.

Natural light plays a crucial role in the design, particularly in the main living area, where parallel glass walls and large sliding doors create a permeable boundary between inside and out. The landscaping further enhances this indoor-outdoor relationship, featuring a thoughtfully composed combination of lawn areas, rock gardens, and a natural waterfall, all orchestrated around a centerpiece red sage tree that anchors the visual composition.

Design Team - WARchitect, established in 2017 in Bangkok, has emerged as one of Thailand's most distinctive architectural practices, specializing in high-end residential architecture. Under the leadership of Design Director Thawin Harnboonseth, the firm has cultivated a reputation for creating sophisticated modern residences that seamlessly blend contemporary aesthetics with functional innovation.

The practice's design philosophy centers on creating bespoke architectural solutions with a particular emphasis on modern aesthetics across various interpretations - from luxury and industrial to minimalist and futuristic expressions. What sets WARchitect apart is their commitment to maintaining intimate client relationships, with Harnboonseth personally overseeing each project from initial conceptualization through to detailed 3D modeling and final execution.

Over the past seven years, WARchitect has strategically focused on private residential projects, which constitute over 90% of their portfolio. This specialization allows the firm to maintain exceptional quality control and deliver highly personalized designs. Their methodology emphasizes a holistic approach to architecture, considering not only aesthetic innovation but also practical aspects such as maintenance, climate responsiveness, and budget optimization.

The firm's work is characterized by bold volumetric compositions, innovative material applications, and a deep understanding of tropical modernism. Under Harnboonseth's direction, WARchitect continues to push the boundaries of residential architecture while maintaining a steadfast commitment to buildability and environmental appropriateness.