Khao Yai House by Architectkidd
The bulbous lower level of this residence in Thailand by local studio Architectkidd looks like it's being squished by the rectilinear storey above it (+ slideshow).
![Kirimaya House by Architectkidd](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/10/Kirimaya-House-by-Architectkidd_dezeen_3sq.jpg)
Architectkidd designed contrasting forms for the two floors of Khao Yai House, north east of Bangkok.
![Kirimaya House by Architectkidd](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/10/Kirimaya-House-by-Architectkidd_dezeen_1.jpg)
"The site of the house in a wide open and horizontal landscape led us to re-think how typical houses are constructed," said the architects.
![Kirimaya House by Architectkidd](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/10/Kirimaya-House-by-Architectkidd_dezeen_2.jpg)
Covered in vertical wood shingles around the top, the long first floor sticks out further on one side than the other.
![Kirimaya House by Architectkidd](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/10/Kirimaya-House-by-Architectkidd_dezeen_5.jpg)
The round volume beneath is clad using locally-fired clay tiles that are slightly staggered on top of each other to create the curving form.
![Kirimaya House by Architectkidd](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/10/Kirimaya-House-by-Architectkidd_dezeen_6sq.jpg)
Windows are cut out from the blob-like shape in horizontal strips, where the tiles curve inward to meet the frames.
![Kirimaya House by Architectkidd](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/10/Kirimaya-House-by-Architectkidd_dezeen_10.jpg)
The building is entered through double doors beneath the overhang of the first floor, which covers a stepped terrace that is used as a space for yoga.
![Kirimaya House by Architectkidd living room](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/10/Kirimaya-House-by-Architectkidd_dezeen_7.jpg)
Guest bedrooms, bathrooms and storage rooms are located within the ground-floor blob.
![Kirimaya House by Architectkidd](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/10/Kirimaya-House-by-Architectkidd_dezeen_8.jpg)
A central staircase leads to an open-plan living area in the cuboid above, which leads out on a terrace on one side of the blob's roof.
![Kirimaya House by Architectkidd bathroom](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/10/Kirimaya-House-by-Architectkidd_dezeen_9.jpg)
The master bedroom is housed in the end of the cantilever, with the diagonal steel supports for the floating section breaking up the view through the full-height windows.
Photography is by Luke Yeung and Manassak Senachak.
Here's some more information from the architects:
Two contrasting structures are joined to form this private residence in Thailand.
The house located 150 kilometres north east of Bangkok, near Khao Yai. The site of the house in a wide open and horizontal landscape led us to re-think how typical houses are constructed.
![Kirimaya House by Architectkidd terrace](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/10/Kirimaya-House-by-Architectkidd_dezeen_4.jpg)
Instead of repetitive structures and vertical enclosures containing interior functions, we were interested in how the interior spaces of the house - with their different uses, dimensions, levels and orientation - could respond differently to the surrounding outdoor spaces.
![Kirimaya House by Architectkidd](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/10/Kirimaya-House-by-Architectkidd_dezeen_11.jpg)
![Kirimaya House by Architectkidd](https://static.dezeen.com/uploads/2013/10/Kirimaya-House-by-Architectkidd_dezeen_12.jpg)
While each floor is distinct, they are co-dependent with each other, with the upper floor resting on and cantilevered from the lower floor. The lower floor, being close to the surrounding landscape, is built up from locally-fired clay tiles that are laid horizontally and stacked.