This Thai home by Teerachai Leesuraplanon architects is more than just a structurally sound building design. The 'Baan Ing Gaya,' translated to 'Lean House,' is arranged in accordance with the metaphysical practice of Feng Shui for a senior Chinese-Thai man who is experiencing a fundamental change in lifestyle. Natural elements are very important to the meditative art of the quasi-philosophical system, hence the Thai home is constructed with locally sourced Angthong bricks and wood.
Moving from a four storey commercial building to a single storey Thai home, the owner is adjusting to a new context in the spacious and mental sense. Seeking out to balance modern thinking with traditional values, the Teerachai Leesuraplanon firm used cues from both Thai and Chinese architecture and a healthy blend of convention and science.
Photo Credits: Rungkit Charoenwat
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Feng Shui-inspired Architecture
- There is an opportunity for architects and builders to incorporate the principles of Feng Shui into building designs to foster more harmonious living.
- Locally Sourced Materials
- By using locally sourced materials, there is an opportunity to promote sustainable construction practices that support the local economy.
- Blending Tradition and Modernity
- There is an opportunity to design buildings that incorporate both traditional and modern architectural elements to create unique living spaces.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- The architecture industry can incorporate the principles of Feng Shui to create more harmonious living spaces.
- Construction
- The construction industry can embrace the use of locally sourced materials to support sustainable practices.
- Interior Design
- The interior design industry can leverage the concept of blending traditional and modern elements to create unique and personalized living spaces.
