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架构师提供的文本描述。该项目位于泰国最重要、最广泛的国家森林保护区之一-考雅山脉的边缘。现有的土地是一个废弃的农田，但有很大的潜力看到美丽的全景在该地区。在前面，土地面对一条小地方的道路，在后面，在边界线旁边有一座小山。

Text description provided by the architects. The project is located on the edge of Khao Yai mountain range, one of the most important and extensive national reserve forested regions of Thailand. The existing site is an abandoned agricultural land but has a great potential of viewing the beautiful panoramic view over the area.  On the front, the land faces a small local road, and, on the back, there is a small mountain right next to the boundary line.

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在总体概念和设计上，应与区内其他住宅项目相区别，创造一个独特的住宅项目。由于该项目位于美丽的森林地区之一，人们来此度假，享受自然资源，自然已成为建筑师创造“慢速生活”居住空间的最重要因素，居民和游客可以在这里享受户外和室内的时光。

The brief is to create a unique residential project which should be different from other residential projects in the area, in term of overall concept and design. Since the project is locate next to one of the beautiful forest regions, where people come for holiday and enjoy the natural resources, the nature has become the most important factor for architect to create a concept of 'slow life' living space where resident and visitor can enjoy to spend times outdoor as well as indoor.

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从这一理念出发，该项目的设计理念被提出，灵感来自于“朝代之旅”，在此过程中，人们从各个方向感受到许多不同种类的天然绿色植物的视觉美，直到到达目的地。这个灵感被转化为项目的“路径”和“福雷斯特”的设计概念。这两个概念将改变项目的公共区域，使居民能够在自然和娱乐空间中选择前往其住所的道路。

From that idea, the design concept of the project has been proposed with an inspiration of 'the journey to Khao Yai', where people experienced the visual beauties of many different species of natural greeneries from every direction throughout the journey until reaching their destination. This inspiration is transformed into a design concept of "The Path" and "The Forrest" for the project. These two concepts will transform the public area of the project, to enable residents options of choosing their pathway amidst natural and recreational spaces to their accommodations.

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土地分为两个主要部分。前面的部分，旁边的道路，是住宅区。地块的第二部分，位于禁止兴建大型建筑物的山旁，保留作公众公园，供居民进行康乐活动。在前面部分，建筑师提出了一系列的建筑，仔细考虑了适当的规划布局，以确保居民能够看到美丽的全景风景在前面或近景山景的背面。

The land is separated into 2 main parts. The front part, next to the road, is the residential area. The second part of the plot, next to the mountain which is not allowed to build big structure, is reserved as a public park for recreational activities of the residents. In the front part, the architect proposes a series of building, with careful consideration of appropriate planning layout to ensure that the residents are able to see either beautiful panoramic scapes on the front or close-up mountain view on the back.

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两个主要的6层楼高的建筑物，A和B，都与位于建筑物之间的主游泳池相连.有了建议的建筑缺口，游泳池可以同时向全景和山景开放。建筑物A是由建筑师提出的V形布局，以满足所有单位的要求，而不是提高建筑物的高度。沿途还有12栋两层楼高的别墅，还有私人花园和游泳池.虽然这两座建筑都需要客户和他的风水大师面对南面，但建筑师建议为每个单元设计宽敞的悬臂阳台，以防止强烈的直射阳光，并在下午晚些时候创造足够的遮阳效果。

Two main 6-storey buildings, A and B, both connected to the main swimming pool located in between buildings. With the proposed building gap, the pool can, at the same time, open up to both panoramic and mountain views. The Building A has been proposed by the architect with a V Shape layout, in order to fit all unit requirements rather than to raise up the building height. Along the road, 12 two-storey villas are also created, with private gardens and pools. While both buildings required to face to the South by the client and his Feng-Shui master, the design of spacious cantilever balcony for each unit has been proposed by the architect, to prevent the strong direct sunlight and create enough shading during the late afternoon.

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公共区域被设计成不使用空调的露天空间.当局已审慎考虑可否将天然照明纳入行人通道的范围，以确保在建筑物内使用电力时可节省成本。该工程建在“高庞马”山的边缘，而山石作为主要的建筑材料和室内设计，以及景观设计，是在基础施工过程中不需任何额外费用就可获得的。这项建议亦有助减低工地处理建筑废物的成本。

The public areas have been designed as open-air spaces without using air condition. Careful considerations have been given to the possibility of integrating natural lighting into areas of walkways to ensure cost-saving on the use of electricity within the building. While the project is constructed on the edge of the mountain 'Khao Pang Ma', the Mountain Stone has been selected as the main architectural materials and interior design, as well as landscape design, because it can be acquired without any additional cost during the foundation construction process. This idea would also help to reduce the cost of construction waste disposal from the site.

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在景观设计方面，项目的景观设计师T.R.O.P创造了建筑和自然之间的联系。在土地的前部，“森林”被认为是建筑形式中开放空间的主要景观概念。景观设计的主要目的是将人造建筑街区与周围的绿色植物结合起来。

For the landscape design, T.R.O.P, the landscape architect of the project, has created a link between the architecture and Nature. For the front part of the land, 'The Forest' has been proposed as main landscape concept for the opening space among architecture forms. The Main objective of landscape design is to integrate the man-made architectural blocks into the greenery surrounding.

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高高的柱子上漂浮的单位让人想起热带雨林中巨大的树木。下面的区域阳光少得多，与那些大树下的情况非常相似。阳光的这种不同的可用性是重建森林景观的主要标准。“小径”亦是住宅楼宇与别墅之间的主要流通系统，每个单位均设有私人通道。建议中的循环系统是一条高架人行道，略高于景观地势，使居民可以在自然空间中选择前往其住所的路径。它也是一条休闲路线，游客可以在那里锻炼或休闲散步，并体验与自然的直接接触。

The floating units on tall columns remind of the gigantic trees in the rain forest. The area underneath, with much less Sunlight, is very similar to condition found under those big trees. This different availability of Sunlight is the main criteria to re-create a forest-like landscape. "The Path" is also introduced as the main circulation system in between Residential Blocks and Villas, with private entry for each units. The proposed circulation system is an elevated walkway, raised a bit above the landscape terrains, enabling residents' options of choosing their pathway amidst natural spaces to their accommodations. It is also a recreational route, where visitors could exercise or take a leisure walk and experience direct contact with nature.

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在土地的第二部分，“公园”被建议作为住宅的娱乐景点。以邻近的山为背景，各种景观方案都被引入到酒店中。与建筑师合作，团队提出了在绿色景观领域中漂浮着功能性展馆的想法。在左边，有咖啡厅的餐厅被建在公园的边界上。就在它旁边，创建了一个户外餐厅平台，作为该设施的延伸，鼓励居民花更多的时间在户外。

On the second part of the land, 'The Park' has been proposed as the recreational attraction for the residences. With the neighboring mountain as a backdrop, a variety of landscape programs has been introduced to the property. Working with the architect, the team has proposed the idea of having functional pavilions floating in the green landscape field. On the left, the Dining Pavilion, with cafe is built to frame the boundary of the Park. Right next to it, an outdoor dining terrace is created as an extension of the facility, encouraging residents to spend more time outdoor.

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总体来说，该项目的主要设计目标是创造一个当代的环境，但仍然保持完整的热带感觉和气氛的本质。设计团队认为，当代设计不一定要与自然对立，另一方面，与正确的设计，两者可以共存。

Overall, the main design objective of the project is to create a contemporary context, but still keeping intact the essence of a tropical feeling and atmosphere. The design team believes that contemporary design does not have to be in opposition to nature, on the other hand, with the right design, both can cohabitate with each other.

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Architects Vin Varavarn Architects

Location Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand

Category Residential Architecture

Area 19940.0 sqm

Project Year 2014

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