02 RUAN KIANG NAHM

Architecture Competition (group)

Tiny House Competition 2022

Type: Residential Site: Nan, Thailand

Team: Sainam Kwanmontreekul, Pim Pongsivapai

“Ruen Kiang Nahm” or the “Cabin by the River” seeks to bring together traditional Thai construction elements and concepts along with modern sustainable design techniques to present a shelter for 2 which aims to maximize the functions of each space in the house within the area limitations of 300 square feet (27.87 sq m). The house offers various spaces for different activities, as well as a multifunctional deck in the middle which allows the inhabitants to perform activities of their choice. With the house being designed to have openings in every room, it allows natural light and wind to circulate throughout the house, as well as allowing the inhabitants to enjoy the magnificent view all day long.

Site Location

Thailand generally has a tropical climate with hot temperatures. However, the house is located in Sapan, Nan which is in the Northern region of Thailand where the topographies are mostly mountainous, making the weather sweltering during the summer, reaching 35 degrees Celsius and extremely cold compared to other parts of Thailand during the winter, being 12 degrees Celsius. The average weather throughout the year is 26.3 degrees Celsius.

Massing Strategy

Nan is affected by 2 different monsoons each year.

1. Northeast monsoon winds in the middle of October until mid-February which some years may go beyond mid-March will blow the cold winter.

2. Southwest monsoon in the middle of May until the end of September blows away moisture from the equator is during the rainy season

Average Temperature In A Year

120 days

According to the geography of Nan, it is raining in avereage of a year.

The form of the building is cut in the middle to create an opening for the multifunctional space while it is also accessible to the interior. The interior space is also able to be open widely to the multifunction space. The shed roof is surrounded by water gutter where it faces to the opposite side of the multifunctional space to prevent the unwanted rain water.

Elevations

Structure And Details

The structure of the house uses wooden frame structure with traditional wood joints which is easy to assemble and dissemble. The bamboo is a part of the facade which is also attached using screws to the inner wall structure.

The house is designed to separate the 2 main parts of it to being private and public with the use of a multifunctional deck which is located at the house’s entrance. The bedroom and the workspace is situated in one side of the house where it allows full privacy when guests come over. As you walk across the deck, you will reach the living, cooking, and dining area which is more of a public zone, ready to welcome guests and friends.

The multifunctional space in the middle of the house connects the private zone (bedroom and working space)with the public zone (living room and bedroom). The area offers the inhabitants to perform various activities, whether it be a walkway, a recreational space where they can enjoy with their friends, a deck to sit and read, or even an outdoor dining space to enjoy the glorious weather and view.