26/03/2026
PROJECT | ENCASE 14
TYPE | residential
LOCATION | Bangwaek 49, Bangkok, Thailand
SITE AREA | 0-0-66 rai (264 sq.m)
FLOOR AREA | 296 sq.m
YEAR | 2022-2025
BUILT | 2025
OWNER | Suchitra Boonchokchuay
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT | Setthakarn Y. / Parpis L.
ARCHITECT | Matucha K. / Nutchapol Ch. / Sauvanee Th.
CIVIL ENGINEER | Chittinat Wongmaneeprateep
CONTRACTOR | Steel House & etc.
INTERIOR CONTRACTOR | TRIGON Construction
PHOTOGRAPHER | Metipat Prommomate
NARRATOR | Parpis Leelaniramol
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‘Encase 14’ is a compact residence for a family of four, parents and two sons, situated on a 264 square meter land plot in Bangkok. Designed under strict budgetary constraints, the project focuses on maximizing usable space by encasing functions efficiently within a limited footprint while maintaining comfort and spatial generosity.
The entrance is positioned at the southeast, where the carport is located, responding to the site context and the proximity to the public street. This shift defines the building mass as lifted above the carport, making the circulation clear and welcoming. At the north side of the house, a vertical subtraction creates a green courtyard at the foyer, bringing additional sunlight and visual relief into the dense urban setting.
The building mass adopts a solid–void strategy: openings are carefully placed along the north and east façades, while the upper front façade is slightly tilted to reduce direct solar heat gain and strategically redirect the view from the windows away from the neighbouring house. Due to the narrow width of the alley, the façade is angled to shift the sightline toward the main street at the entrance of the lane, rather than directly facing the opposite property. Meanwhile, slanted roofs are adopted not only as a cost-effective solution but also to reduce the space which has no mezzanine at the back of the house and minimize maintenance caused by water leakage.
Internally, the spaces are configured as Double Duplex. The main living area is divided into two separate yet visually interconnected zones, each serving different user groups. The sons’ living zone spans from the second floor, comprising their shared living room and a bedroom opening to a balcony up to the mezzanine level where an additional bedroom for son and multi-functional space such as library are located. For the parents, the duplex extends from the first floor living area to the working area in master bedroom above. Although physically separated to ensure privacy, the two zones engage visually through glass voids, encouraging interaction between each family members.
Finishing materials are kept minimal, predominantly white walls and transparent glazing to enhance brightness. The glass voids not only support daylighting but also serve as spatial connectors, strengthening family connection while preserving individual privacy ultimately encasing comfort and togetherness within spatial constraints.
