It’s Always Springtime in This Serene Thai Home With an Indoor Tree

Luo Jingmei
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Floating steps rise past leafy branches in this skylit stairwell designed by Anonym Studio.

Floating steps rise past leafy branches in this skylit stairwell designed by Anonym Studio.
Floating steps rise past leafy branches in this skylit stairwell designed by Anonym Studio.

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In this minimalist Bangkok home by Anonym Studio, the staircase takes center stage. "The owners are young Thai celebrities working in the entertainment business," says architect Phongphat Ueasangkhomset. "They requested that different areas in the home be visible in relation to one another, and the staircase helps connects the spaces."  

The house's facade features circular windows that glow at night; some look into the Zen garden at the lift landing.
The house's facade features circular windows that glow at night; some look into the Zen garden at the lift landing.
The garden runs parallel to the house, and can be viewed from the staircase.
The garden runs parallel to the house, and can be viewed from the staircase.

Located just beyond the front door, the staircase is made of white-painted reinforced concrete, with risers and treads clad in engineered oak. The steps appear to float in midair, save for the elongated base, which serves as a seating area. "Sometimes the owners take a nap on this elevated step," says Ueasangkhomset.  

Coming down the stairs, one is able to connect with the large garden through expansive floor-to-ceiling sliding windows.
Coming down the stairs, one is able to connect with the large garden through expansive floor-to-ceiling sliding windows.

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