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IANP

2025

IANP House is a new two-story reinforced concrete residence spanning 160 square meters in Wat Prok 2 Alley, Sathorn, Bangkok. Following structural evaluations that confirmed an existing aged timber house was beyond safe renovation, the decision was made to rebuild from the ground up. The vertical spatial program is clearly divided into two zones: the ground floor is dedicated to a rental apartment complete with a bedroom, bathroom, and work area generating rental yield, alongside shared laundry amenities. The second floor serves as the owner's private residence, featuring a kitchen, home office zone, bar counter, bedroom, and bathroom, with an external rear staircase leading up to a rooftop terrace for laundry, utilities, and outdoor leisure. A critical challenge of the project was Constructability, as the site is situated in a narrow pedestrian alley only 1.5 meters wide. Architectural detailing and structural methods were calibrated from the outset around manual transport, phased logistics, and tight spatial constraints, successfully transforming a dilapidated plot into a resilient, multifunctional home.

Location
Bangkok, Thailand
Area
160 Square meter
Completion
2025
Services
Architecture, Interior Design
IANP

Constructability planning and material handling for a 1.5-meter alley, integrating a ground-floor rental unit with an upper-level owner residence and rooftop deck.

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Rebuilding a dilapidated timber structure into a new 160-square-meter concrete residence
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Constructability planning and micro-logistics tailored for a 1.5-meter narrow alley
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Ground-floor rental unit with dedicated workspace designed for passive income
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External rear staircase accessing a versatile rooftop deck for utilities and outdoor living
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Urban Constructability and Multifunctional Living
Resolving tight alley constructability challenges transforms a deteriorating urban site into a safe, durable, and economically productive residence.
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