Casa Y/A/O | WARchitect | Bangcoc, Tailandia

Vision based on freedom and individuality

A modern house with a courtyard in Bangkok from WARchitect, known as the Y/A/O house, started with a single challenge from its owners: to create unique housing with full creative freedom. With a successful business in fashion, the owners were ready to build a cozy sanctuary on valuable land they had owned since early in their success.

Their dream was simple but ambitious — a bright, spacious place with natural lighting and smooth views of greenery and water. A minimalist, modern structure unlike anything else, designed to create a peaceful atmosphere of a luxurious resort. The house had to meet not only daily needs but also frequent social gatherings and guest visits, requiring clearly defined zones for owners and visitors.

Architecture in dialogue with nature

Instead of creating one monolithic block, WARchitect decided to divide the house into three separate volumes — the main living house, guest pavilion and garage, arranged around a central courtyard with a pool. This strategic spatial organization enhances privacy, promotes natural ventilation and visually connects all parts of the house with the calming presence of water.

Despite its large scale, each building remains human-scale, ranging from 120 to 320 sq. m and carefully positioned to maintain open spaces, ensuring easy access and optimal orientation to the sun. Glass walls facing the courtyard let in light and provide constant visual connection, while thoughtful placement protects the interior from hot midday sun.

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Architectural language with depth and intention

Free from contextual constraints, WARchitect explored refined architectural language. Building on the growing trend of angled corners, where walls and slabs intersect — traditionally used only on facades — the firm extended this concept to shape the entire spatial and structural logic of the house.

This architectural approach begins with the floor plan and continues through construction, walls, slabs and roof, creating a harmonious and expressive spatial impression. At the heart of the living space, the sky courtyard serves as the anchor of the house, welcoming light and rain, allowing waterfalls to cascade from a higher roof level down into the courtyard below.

Courtyard: green and peaceful core

The courtyard is more than just a design element — it's a sensory experience. With angular roofs directing water flow and internal volumes framing this natural oasis, the house creates an atmosphere of seclusion. The courtyard blurs the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces, fulfilling the client's desire to create a calm atmosphere reminiscent of a resort.

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Conclusion: Mastery in spatial freedom

A modern house with a courtyard in Bangkok from WARchitect is proof that can be achieved when visionaries meet innovative architects. By embracing natural elements, non-standard geometry and user-oriented design, WARchitect created housing that is simultaneously sculptural and functional — a true architectural treasure in the Bangkok suburbs.