"Bamboosaurus Studio designs Satimi.sook, an located on Thailand's Koh Phangan, to reinterpret the site's former coconut grove through architecture that integrates with its natural and cultural context. The project emphasizes continuity between built form and landscape, using local references to shape both structure and atmosphere. The design concept originates from the geometry and rhythm of the coconut palms that once occupied the site. Structural columns are placed in alignment with the original tree positions,"
"Inside, the structural system merges a steel framework with timber framing and overlapping wood cladding to create a warm, cohesive environment. The street-facing facade, composed of timber, bamboo grids, and glass blocks, reflects the vertical rhythm of nearby trees and introduces filtered natural light into the interior. To reduce environmental disruption, the design team at Bamboosaurus Studio employs galvanized helical piles instead of traditional concrete foundations."
Satimi.sook on Koh Phangan reinterprets a former coconut grove by embedding structural columns in the original tree positions to maintain the site's spatial rhythm. A low-gable roof derived from local vernacular reduces wind pressure during monsoons and reinforces contextual identity. Bamboo appears in columns, partial walls, and detailing, paired with timber, steel framing, insulated metal sheets, and blocks to improve durability in a tropical climate. The facade combines timber, bamboo grids, and glass blocks to filter natural light and echo nearby tree verticality. Galvanized helical piles replace concrete foundations to minimize environmental disruption and provide a lightweight foundation solution.
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