Vertical Rhythm By Yan Architects

This 7-story residential and commercial building is located in the Sathorn, Bangkok midtown area. Due to the fact that the land has a very high value, every square meter is well designed to create useful and meaningful functions. The owner aims to build a house that would be “the heart of the family place,” where eventually every member will stay together. Therefore, the requirements of each individual user are very important in order to create a home that everyone can truly feel is “home.”

The owner is concerned not only with the happiness of the family but also with a long-term business plan. He intends to include retail spaces from the basement to the second floor of the building. While the retail integrates with the building design, the public and private circulations are separated from the main house to ensure privacy and safety for the residents.

The façade of the building is designed with a unique character and an innovative close-and-open system. Zigzag windows provide n...