Photography by Rungkit Charoenwat
Octane architect & design have designed HACHI, a modern serviced apartment building for monthly rentals, that’s located in the business area of Ladprao, Bangkok.
In the design of a conventional apartment building, a solid box was created, however they added several gabled sections to the exterior, with each of the sections have a different depth, orientation, and height.
Photography by Rungkit Charoenwat
The wood gables from the facade are also reflected inside the building. Contrasting colors have been used to create a dramatic interior.
Photography by Rungkit Charoenwat
Also creating a dramatic look inside are the stairs. Wood stairs have been combined with glass handrails, while hidden lighting showcases the design.
Photography by Rungkit Charoenwat
In the hallways, the gable-shaped wood door frames leading to the apartments.
Photography by Rungkit Charoenwat
Inside the apartments, the gables are also reflected in the doorways, and in the bed frames.
Photography by Rungkit Charoenwat
The bathrooms use a mixture of grey tiles, wood, and glass, to create a calm experience.
Photography by Rungkit Charoenwat
In another apartment, there’s large sliding glass doors that open up to a balcony on the facade of the building.
Photography by Rungkit Charoenwat
The window frames and a built-in desk in the bedroom also have the gabled design.