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We have been a little hampered by heavy rain recently, but the future lake on this project is slowly growing in size. We have now created what is soon to be an island within the lake, once filled with water. We shall be transplanting some additional mature trees on to the island before the water rises, and there is also a lot more excavation to be done.
We have recently begun work on a new large scale project. We will be building a home on a plot of land of just over 11.5 Rai (4.6 acres) in area. We have not yet finalised the design, though have established the 'footprint' of the home and have a high-level plan for the land and landscaping. The plot of land was previously used for rice farming and requires significant re-sculpting in order fit in with the design we are working on. It is desirable to raise the height of the land to various levels. We are digging a large ornamental lake of about 1.5 rai in order to provide the soil to fill the rest of the land. The lake itself will be 10 metres deep and feature a large island. The land is being filled up in layers of about half metre depth, stepping up to two metres in places.
Currently, we have completed about 30% of the lake excavation. We intend to have it completed by mid June. Finalising the design of the home and landscaping, however, will take several more months. This will be a long project with many interesting challenges and intend to blog about progress as we move forward.
Since last posting about this project, we have completed all of the main concrete structural framework, poured the floor slabs and completed all of the major blockwork. Rendering is nearly complete as is the roof framework. We are mow moving onto the roof tiling. We have also been working on a number of other sub-projects located throughout the plot of land around the house, but I shall detail these later in a separate post.
We have recently completed the design and engineering of a home which is to be built later this year in Vientiane, Laos. The design features five bedrooms, six bathrooms, open plan living and dining room, and home theatre. There is a strong emphasis on outdoor living with this home and there is an extensive terrace featuring a covered lounge and dining area and also a large sala. There are a number of large folding doors to completely open up the interior areas to flow onto the terrace.
In January, we were approached by a client to design their new home. Having started the design and engineering in February we were complete by the end of March. The house has two bedrooms, three bathrooms, open plan kitchen, dining and living room, a large home theatre room, garage with automatic roller door, a laundry room and a covered terrace at the rear.
We began construction just before the break for the Songkran festival. Currently, we have poured all of the concrete footings and are tying all of the re-bar cages for the grade beams.
I have previously posted about the design phase of this project. At that time, the project was scheduled to commence in August 2011. However, the client was not ready to begin until January of this year, since which time I have not made any further posts, yet there has been a lot of progress. In fact, all of the structural, block work and rendering has been completed. We are now in the process of fitting windows, tiling and painting.
As it is a long time since I have posted about this project, I shall include the original 3D rendering again.
The last time I posted about this project, we had completed the main concrete structure and were beginning the roof frame and block work. We have now completed these tasks, as well as the interior and exterior painting, floor tiling, architectural detailing and more. Windows are now nearly all installed, and we are entering the final phase of installing bathroom and kitchen fittings.
The last time I blogged about this project was on the 5th December, when we were working on the roof frame and block work. We have since completed the project, so I shall just include a few pictures of the various stages between then and now.
Installing heat reflective sheet and tiling.
Roof tiling and wall rendering.
Architectural detailing being applied around doors and windows etc...
Suspended gypsum ceiling installation.
NKD was formed in 2009 and employs Thai and English speaking professionals in order to deliver first class design and construction services. We have the experience and capacity to see your project through from the initial concept to final design, structural engineering and then on to construction, interior design and garden landscaping.
Whatever your budget or preferred style, contact us to find out how we can help you realise your dream home.
We also offer complete design and construction services for commercial properties such as restaurants, bars, coffee shops, hotels, resorts, guest houses or offices.
So, if you need an architect, structural engineer, house builder, swimming pool design and construction, interior designer, or garden landscaping, we offer a one-stop-shop solution for all your design and construction needs.
We are based in Nong Khai, Thailand, though we can undertake projects throughout Isaan, including Khon Kaen, Udon Thani and beyond. We also offer our design and construction services in Vientiane and throughout Laos.
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