WINNER, SOCIALISING CATEGORY | BCI ASIA INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2019
AHSA Farmstay is designed to be a generator for change for the local Northern Thai community, allowing them to share their culture and traditional ways of living while generating a steady source of income through sustainable tourism.
Set among active paddy fields, the buildings comprise of a homestay cluster and a day tour cluster, where local food production is showcased in an immersive way.
The project celebrates the beauty of vernacular architecture, which is adapted to cater for foreigners. For example, the pavilions are fitted with a raised platform so that visitors are able to take a break from sitting on the floor and stretch their legs.
All interiors are designed as a continuation of the exterior, with everyday household items, adapted local crafts, and an overhead storage that is ergonomically designed for a range of occupants. Kapoms (large cylindrical baskets woven from leaves that are used to store rice) are integrated in the main kitchen unit. The application of colours, spaciousness and natural elements, as well as the textures and shapes of the furniture, helps enhance the sense of comfort and happiness.
PROJECT DATA
Project Name
AHSA Farmstay
Location
Mae Chan, Chiang Rai, Thailand
Completion Date
31 May 2018
Site Area
88,744 square metres
Gross Floor Area
772.79 square metres
Building Height
6.9 meters
Client/Owner
Rung Rak Chan Co.,Ltd.
Architecture Firm
Creative Crews Ltd
Principal Architects
Ekkachan Eiamananwattana; Puiphai Khunawat
Interior Design Firm
Creative Crews Ltd
Principal Designer
Ekkachan Eiamananwattana
Civil & Structural Engineer
Wor Consultant Co.,Ltd.
Mechanical & Electrical Engineer
EXM Consultant Co.,Ltd.
Quantity Surveyors
Puiphai Khunawat; Ekkachan Eiamananwattana; Jirakit Panomphongphaisarn
Main Contractor
Creative Builder
Interior Fit-Out Contractors
Bundajai Co.,Ltd.; Creative Crews Ltd
Images
Thitaya Tan; Baan Lae Suan
