Column-Free Living: How PAON Architects Redefined Urban Privacy in Ban

Khun Atiruj Residence is a three-story private residence designed by PAON Architects for a high-density urban area in Bangkok. The 750-square-meter space, completed in 2025, centers on openness, tranquility, and spatial fluidity, creating a living experience that is both private and transparent amid the urban hustle and bustle. The project was led by principal designer Chanon Petchsangngam and Roongnapa Dormieu, who led the team in this exploration of urban living design.

The spatial narrative of the project begins in the semi-outdoor entrance courtyard. The warm grey plaster walls and vertical wood veneer create a low-key entrance atmosphere. Custom wooden lattice screens cover the upper part of the building, allowing natural light and gentle breezes to seep in while ensuring privacy. The natural textures of wood and plaster set a soft tone for the entire space and also make the entrance circulation full of a natural transition.

The double-height living and dining area at the core of the residence serves as the social hub of the space. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors seamlessly connect the interior with the greenery of the backyard. The ingenious design of the full-height windows enables cross-ventilation throughout the building. Operable wooden screens and soft curtains allow residents to adjust the light and privacy as needed. The plain plaster walls inside, paired with warm-toned wooden ceilings, create a refined and comfortable living atmosphere.

The 9-meter-span post-tensioned prestressed concrete structure is the core technical highlight of the project. The column-less spatial layout makes the indoor planning more flexible. Wood, as the main material, runs through the interior and exterior of the building, being used in an integrated manner from the walls, ceilings to the functional service areas. This reduces the sense of boundary between indoors and outdoors, making the integration of the building structure and daily living more warm and giving the living space in a high-density city a combination of structural rationality and natural warmth.

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