VONGKLOM HOUSE

Residential Interior Design • Industrial Loft with “Circle as a Portal”

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Area: 215 sq.m.

Year: 2025.

Scope of Work: Interior Design 

A good home doesn’t always need to feel still.Some homes need a rhythm—space that allows life to run, grow, and change with the people who live in it.

Vongklom House is a residential interior design project where the "circle" becomes the core spatial language. Here, the circle is not a decorative motif. It works as a view frame, a light opening, and a visual threshold—guiding you naturally from one room to another, from one mood to the next.

The home balances the raw honesty of industrial materials—exposed concrete, black steel, and warm timber—with vivid color accents. The result is a house that feels connected without being fully open-plan, and playful without becoming visually chaotic.

CHALLENGE — A home that feels bold, but never loud

We started with a simple question:Why should a residential interior have to choose between refined elegance and playful energy?

This project grew from an ongoing trust relationship. We previously designed a condominium for the same family—Siamese Condo Nanglinchee—and as the family expanded over time, their spatial needs shifted. A new house became necessary, but the real challenge was deeper:

How do we create a new home with a clear identity—while keeping the warmth of “home”?

The shared spaces needed to feel bold and energized, especially in the Grandroom, while private areas needed to return to calm, restorative comfort. Everything had to be tied together by one consistent “language of the house.”

CONCEPT — “Circle as a Portal”

“Vongklom” (circle) doesn’t mean circles everywhere.

Instead, we use the circle as a symbol of scene changes—a portal from one atmosphere to another. You’ll find circular forms and soft curves appearing at key moments: openings, glass details, architectural frames, and pause points. Each element acts like a small portal, guiding you through the home’s narrative, one chapter at a time.

SOLUTION — Designing the home as a sequence of scenes

1) GRAND ROOM — The heart of the home

The Grand Room is designed as a true gathering space—where daily life happens naturally.

Under a tall gable roof, the structure is intentionally revealed: steel frames and exposed concrete define the volume, while timber furniture brings warmth and balance.

A bar corner becomes the backdrop for evenings and conversations—finished with deep green tiles and brass detailing to elevate the everyday. A stained-glass window filters light into the space, adding changing layers of color and depth throughout the day. The room feels open, but remains composed through clear proportions and controlled views.

STAIR HALL — A memorable moment, not just circulation

The stair hall is designed as an experiential zone rather than a passage.A wall of colorful glass blocks receives natural light from the skylight, creating shifting color effects across the day. A bright indoor climbing wall turns the stair hall into a playful, active space—one that invites movement, interaction, and everyday memories.

GUEST BATHROOM —  A surprise scene

The guest bathroom is intentionally bold. It’s a small “scene” that leaves a strong impression the moment the door opens.

Graphic tile grids in vivid tones (yellow/red/orange), a circular porthole-like detail, and signage-inspired elements transform this room into an experience—more than a function.

MASTER BEDROOM — Calm intensity

After a day filled with energy, the master bedroom becomes the home’s quiet embrace.

The palette is deep and calming, with warm textures and controlled lighting. The layout organizes walk-in storage, desk zone, and circulation into a clear, comfortable flow—designed to feel restful and effortless in daily use.

WALKWAY — A gallery-like hallway

The upper-floor walkway is designed as a gallery walk.A continuous timber wall, hidden lighting, and curated sculpture placement give the hallway rhythm and identity—turning what is usually overlooked into a quiet expression of personal character.

READING ROOM — ห้องอ่านหนังสือที่เป็นโลกอีกใบ

The reading room blends calm focus with creativity.

Its signature feature is a curved steel partition that forms a large circular frame—making the room a place to read, work, discuss, and collect personal objects. Round furniture continues the concept naturally—supporting both spatial flow and function without forcing the theme.

IMPACT — A home with identity, built for real life

Vongklom House holds playfulness and calm in the same narrative.It supports an active family life while staying visually clean and composed. Concrete and steel provide strength and clarity; timber and color add warmth and vitality.

Most importantly, the home is instantly recognizable through its spatial language:

the circle as a tool, not a pattern.Not just a shape, but a way of moving, seeing, and feeling—turning the home into a sequence of lived experiences.

PROJECT CREDITS

Project Type: Private Residential Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Area: 215 Sq.m.

Year: 2025

Design Director: Kopchai Limpanataywin

Interior Design:

Methus Kiattanomkul, Muchchin Liewtrakoon, Kritnattha chalean-in