Work begins on a modern two bedroom home

In January I posted images of a concept for a modern style two bedroom home.  Since then, we have worked with the client to develop this concept into a final design and a full set of engineering drawings.  Planning permission has now been granted and today we began clearing the plot of land and marking it out for construction.  The lucky Buddhist day for the first columns to be erected is 4th May.  Between now and then we shall be digging the footings and preparing all of the column reinforcement structures.

Main Concrete Structural Framework Complete

Today we completed the initial concrete structural framework of our latest project in Thip Thani, and began work on the steel roof structure.  We are now awaiting delivery of the precast concrete floor slabs,  and will begin the block work.

1.5 storey low cost house design

We recently completed the design of a low cost 2 bedroom house in a 1.5 storey configuration for a customer who has his own construction team ready to build for him.  He came with a basic idea of the style of home he wanted and we developed this into a floor plan and exterior in keeping with this style.

Finishing Touches

It has been a busy month, hence the lack of updates on the blog!  We have all but completed our project in Fao Rai.  All that remains is a little bit of finishing to the wood work.  The following pictures were taken about a week ago before clearing the site.  I shall post a full video of the interior & exterior in about a week.

Footings and first stage columns

With our latest project in Thip Thani, we have finished pouring all of our footings and the first stage column structures, and are now preparing the ground floor beam reinforcement structures and applying the form work ready for casting.  We are also busy with the heavy metal work and form work in preparation for the basement floor and walls.

Painting, Tiling and Window Fitting

We have now completely tiled the floor of the house and covered the floor with a layer of cardboard to protect the tiles whilst we complete the rest of the interior work.  We are also in the process of installing all of the windows and fitting out the bathrooms.  The granite for the kitchen counter top is due to de delivered and fitted by Monday, which will then allow us to complete the tiling and fitting of the kitchen cabinets and appliances. We have applied an undercoat and are now awaiting top coats of paint.

Painting, ceiling work, kitchen and bathroom preparation

We have completed most of the exterior architectural detailing work and have poured the concrete foot path and patio areas around the house.  We have also nearly completed adding in the suspended gypsum board ceiling and have begun to paint the house.  We have also begun constructing the kitchen and bathroom counter units and carrying out the necessary plumbing work.

Yesterday we started bringing floor tiles and bathroom fittings etc... to the site, ready for installation.

We are currently a week ahead of schedule for our initial planned completion date of 24th April for this project.

Breaking ground

Having marked out the site, we broke ground on our latest project in Thip Thani late yesterday afternoon.  Often the footings would be dug by hand, but the scale of the task on this project required a mechanical solution!  By 11pm all of the footings and the large hole for the basement had been excavated.  Today, we are busy preparing the holes ensuring that the precise size and depth of each is correct.

Yesterday, we also took delivery of a large quantity of re-bar, so today some of our team are now preparing the footing, column and beam reinforcement structures etc..

Another new home in Thip Thani, Nong Khai.

I have just finished the design of a new four bedroom two storey home which we are going to build in Thip Thani, Nong Khai.  Today we began clearing the land and preparing the site and arranging for connection of utilities ready for work to begin.  Our client would like to have the official buddhist ceremony for the new house building on 17th March.  This takes place when the first concrete footing is placed within its foundation hole.  Between now and then, we shall be digging all of the foundation holes and also the large hole for the basement room that this house has.  We shall also by preparing all of the steel reinforcement for the columns, footings and some of the beams, in order to speed up the construction process after the 17th March.

Wall rendering and architectural detailing

The roof is no complete, as is all of the main interior and exterior wall rendering.  On the exterior, we are now adding the architectural detailing to the house and adding the four staircases.  Inside we are beginning the wiring and ceiling work.