V-Compound
Engage Natural lighting is the core idea of the V-Compound, the village clubhouse at Rajchapherk-Pinklao, Nonthaburi. The appearance of the building is inspired by the overlapping leaves. Spaces of overlapping mass allow Natural daylight to illuminate all over the inside area.
Designers aim to provide daylight into 4-mass, which are the main functions of the reception, fitness area + kids room, WC, and the swimming pool. These freeform massings are located alternately from each other, like imitating leaves overlapping in the natural elements. The connecting hallway is designed to be as in the landscape part. Walking in the semi-outdoor also feels like walking in the garden. The user can perceive the natural environment while utilizing the building. White is used as a primary color. The designers need to emphasize the building to be seen undoubtedly bright through light, shadow, and shading.
Project Info:
Architects: AplusCon Architects
Location: Maha Sawat, Thailand
Area: 300 m²
Project Year: 2017
Isabelle Laurent is a Built Projects Editor at Arch2O, recognized for her editorial insight and passion for contemporary architecture. She holds a Master’s in Architectural Theory from École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris-Belleville. Before joining Arch2O in 2016, she worked in a Paris-based architectural office and taught as a faculty adjunct at the École Spéciale d’Architecture in Paris. Isabelle focuses on curating projects around sustainability, adaptive reuse, and urban resilience. With a background in design and communication, she brings clarity to complex ideas and plays a key role in shaping Arch2O’s editorial