
CHON is a two-story retirement house located in Phanat Nikhom, Chonburi, planned to embrace tropical architecture while meeting the specific needs of elderly residents. Spanning 130 square meters, the home prioritizes thermal comfort and functionality. Large openings on all sides ensure natural airflow, while high ceilings under a gable roof enhance ventilation, maintaining a cool interior without air conditioning. Natural materials such as wood for interiors and stone for the exterior create a measured connection with the surrounding environment, further reducing heat and enhancing comfort.

Exploring the space reveals how openings on all sides encourage natural airflow through the house, and subsequently how high ceilings under the gable roof release accumulated heat.

At its essence, this is a retirement house in Chonburi where tropical ventilation, elderly-friendly details, and natural materials shape everyday comfort. The execution relies on precise interventions: openings on all sides encourage natural airflow through the house.





