Description

Black Zen house is a spacious family house for the owner that very passionate about Japanese culture. This house ideally referencing the philosophy of Yin Yang which shows the contrast relationship between exterior and interior. The house is located in Bangkok, Thailand in a private neighbourhood. The house technically raises to protect from moisture which the design needs to deal with the high. To offer a better solution, a transition of the step creates a landscape to enter the house. Entering the house,The koi fish pond is in the middle of the house as a focus point, creating a visual link to every part of the house. Wrapping around the pond are living spaces such as living room, kitchens, and art toys showroom. On the second floor is the master bedroom and family bedroom with white and wooden interior. In this bedroom allow the owner to connect to the fishpond and their children's room in front of the room. This room also have the balcony link to the front area. Also this balcony connects to the private Japanese Zen Garden. Instead of leaving the rooftop as it is, the rooftop is turned into a Zen Garden and the jacuzzi bathtub for the owner and family faces the scenic view of the neighbourhood and the city.