Casa T, Bangkok, Thailand

泰國曼谷 刺青師工作室兼住宅

SSAA

本案是一位刺青藝術家生活與創作的場域,結合「工作室」與「住宅」兩種截然不同的機能,兼具沉靜、專注的創作空間與溫暖宜人的日常起居。

 

The project explores how living and working as a tattoo artist can coexist, uniting two distinct programs under one roof—an introspective working atelier and a warm family residence

 

基地座落於曼谷西部中密度郊區的一塊梯形街廓上,建築以銳利的幾何輪廓對應街角展開,簡潔立面以細膩手法暗示內部空間的多重層次。外觀設計汲取自刺青藝術語彙,透過俐落線條與鮮明稜角呈現出精準、俐落的視覺印象,使建築宛如一塊穩重而具雕塑感的巨石,唯有在面向內院處敞開,引入綠意與日光,為理性的幾何外觀注入柔和、靜謐的質地。

Set on a trapezoidal site in a medium-density suburb of western Bangkok, the building turns its angular face toward a busy main road, shielding its interior behind minimalist surfaces. Designed in close collaboration with its owner—a tattoo artist known for his craft—the project goes beyond function, creating a space for expression, narrative, and creativity.

 

Drawing from the art of tattoo, the architecture embodies sharpness and precision through clean lines and defined angular edges. The monolithic mass asserts a distinct presence while selectively opening to internal courtyards, introducing light and greenery to temper the geometry with calm and softness.

住宅與工作室擁有各自獨立的出入口。其中,通往工作室的大門隱蔽低調,推門而入即見挑高兩層樓的劇場式空間,垂直尺度引導視線向上,形塑空間核心。來自內院的自然光與植栽交織畫面,模糊室內外界線。整體設計強調隱私性與儀式感,營造專屬、神祕且略帶神聖氛圍,並透過光影變化與自然意象的引介,打破傳統刺青空間封閉、昏暗的刻板印象;而深色、富墨感的材質則是為了向刺青媒材致意和呼應。

Casa T presents two distinct spatial experiences—a working atelier and a family residence. Designed to feel both private and elevated, the atelier conveys a sense of exclusivity, ritual, and mystery. It embraces light play and a biophilic approach, departing from the typical tropes of dark, enclosed tattoo parlours. A dark, inky material palette pays homage to the artist's medium. Entered through a concealed entrance, visitors are greeted by a dramatic double-height volume that serves as a spatial centerpiece. This verticality draws the eye upward and connects thoughtfully to an internal courtyard, bringing natural light and greenery into the space.

相較之下,住宅區域則轉為柔和與安定的語調,運用溫潤材質、明亮色調與自然光放慢節奏,柔化幾何線條的銳利感,形塑安靜可居的生活場域。生活機能分布於兩層樓,朝向次要內院展開,並與工作場域保持適當距離,不僅劃出明確界線,也讓居住空間成為沉澱與重啟創作能量的基地。

In contrast, the residence unfolds with softness and repose. Warm materials, light tones, and filtered daylight slow the rhythm and ease the geometry, creating a setting for rest and reflection. Everyday functions are arranged across two floors, oriented toward secondary private courtyards. Reserved for family and quiet moments, the space offers the artist a measured separation from work—and a place to recharge creativity. This juxtaposition is deliberate. The divide between professional and personal is not a wall, but a threshold. As an offering of balance, Casa T tells a story that is at once architectural and emotional: a portrait of a life etched in ink, light, and space.

主要建築師:蘇卡塔奇.宋松巴 蘇克立.蘇卡森

結構工程:基石顧問公司

施工單位:PCM建設

建築面積:175平方公尺

主要材料:彩色水泥

主要結構:鋼筋混凝土

座落位置:泰國曼谷

影像:查克拉普布.塞姆帕西特

文字:SSAA

採訪:蘇新婷

 

Principal ArchitectsSukatouch SongsombatSukrit Sukasam

Structural EngineeringKeystone Consultants

ContractorPCM Built

Building Area175

Principal MaterialsColor Cement

Principal StructureReinforced concrete

LocationBangkok, Thailand

PhotosChakkraphob Sermphasit

TextSSAA

InterviewChloe Su

SSAA
SSAA is a boutique design studio based in Bangkok, Thailand. The practice actively explores interdisciplinary design, with its work spanning Architecture, Interior, and Landscape. Regarding its name, symbolizes the full name of "Songsombat Sukasam And Associates," descending surnames of our co-founders — a traditional convention in naming an architectural firm. Nonetheless, the studio fond of a modern twist, that way, they twist the traditional name for a more modern abbreviation — SSAA.
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