wood and terracotta shape this two-part facade design in thailand

on the paper studio’s facade makeover for mixed-used building 

Architecture & interior design practice On the paper Studio has recently completed a facade makeover with terracotta on a classic building in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. Exuding a minimalist design made of natural materials, the renovated portion frames the entrance of a physical therapy clinic called ‘Tulip’.

The upper section of the new facade acts as a simple privacy barrier for the client’s apartments without completely blocking out natural light or visibility. Meanwhile, the lower section presents a more traditional and open design that welcomes visitors into the ‘Tulip’ center. 

a two-part, warm-toned frame with soft material transition 

While stripped of decorative elements, the new facade design by On the paper Studio (see more here) still projects a warm and inviting aesthetic thanks to the choice of materials. Locally sourced wood cut into strips occupies the upper portion, and thicker wooden planks topped with terracotta tiles outline the clinic entrance at street level.

The architects have installed a ‘transitional’ division between both sections, where wooden strips and terracotta meet. This added element helps soften the abrupt switch of patterns and material across the facade and even optimizes building ventilation.

project info:

name: Tulip

location: Nakhon Phanom, Thailand
architecture: On the paper Studio

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