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The design of the 9x9 House integrates the homeowner’s personal preferences, memories, and lifestyle into the architecture, creating a space that truly reflects their life and aspirations. The young homeowner, in the process of building a family, wanted a home that would serve as a gathering place for friends while still offering private spaces for themselves and future family members. This led to the division of the home into two key sections.
The first section is a spacious central area on the ground floor, measuring 9x9x9 meters. Here, the living room serves as a double-height hall, opening onto a lush green garden to the east. Flanking the living room, a workout area on the left and a balcony on the right are designed for entertaining guests. The spaces are separated by mirrored glass columns, creating a floating appearance that evokes the traditional undercroft of a Thai house. Transparent glass partitions allow the spaces to flow together seamlessly while maintaining their individual functions.

Behind the living room, the workout area, and the balcony, the service spaces are arranged efficiently, including the laundry room, kitchen, maid’s room, bathroom, and office. A staircase behind the bar area leads to the second floor, which houses the private spaces. The master bedroom, located at the north end, is designed to capture natural airflow, featuring a bathroom, closet, and a large balcony for relaxation. The two additional bedrooms are situated on the opposite side of the floor, each with its own private balcony.

The exterior design of the 9x9 House features a simple box-shaped structure painted white, with glass as a defining element that makes the building appear to float. The extensive use of glass enhances the transparency and openness of the space, providing views of the surrounding courtyard that links the house to nature, creating a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere.

At the heart of this design is a respect for the land’s original residents—the trees. During the initial site visit, two trees stood out: the Pink Trumpet Tree, tall and elegant outside the fence, and the Earleaf Acacia, which leaned slightly to avoid its neighbor’s shadow. Rather than treating them as mere landscape elements, we incorporated these trees into the design as integral parts of the home’s identity.

Through a detailed tree survey, we ensured that the trees were respected and preserved in the design. The entrance to the house was positioned near the Pink Trumpet Tree to allow its soft pink blossoms to greet visitors. The Arrival Court was designed around the Earleaf Acacia, embracing its fragrant yellow flowers. The building’s layout was aligned with the trees' canopies to support their natural growth. Special construction techniques were used to protect the trees throughout the process.

As the house took shape, the trees remained integral to the design. The Pink Trumpet Tree now marks the arrival of spring, while the Earleaf Acacia continues to provide shade and warmth, grounding the house in its natural surroundings. This harmonious integration of architecture and nature reflects a commitment to respecting the environment and embracing the beauty of the site’s history.