art4d: With the changes the pandemic has brought, what do you find to be problematic about the pre-pandemic living spaces?
Peraphol: For most people, a house used to be only a space for resting. After the pandemic hit, a house has become this space that has to accommodate almost every kind of activity even though most houses weren’t designed to be flexible enough nor with the ability to handle these changes.
art4d: Why did you choose to design a modular home?
Peraphol: I want to design this home to be a space that welcomes new additions and adaptations, like how jigsaw pieces are put together. I designed the 3x3x3 meter modular structure with the upsides being that it is easy to manufacture and takes much less time and effort to dissemble and install, not to mention the minimized impacts it has on the environment.
art4d: How does the façade complete and complement this particular design?
Peeraphol: The façade helps define the boundaries of both vertical and horizontal functionalities. On the horizontal axis, I divided the space with the walls that can be closed or opened so that the functional spaces can be adaptable and there’s visual accessibility between users. Same thing with vertical functional spaces with the façade enabling users to have more privacy while still being to see what’s going on in other parts of the space.
art4d: What materials from SCG D’COR have you used in this work?
Peeraphol: 1. SCG D’COR Modeena Lite (L-1) model, which I used with the adjustable walls.
2. SCG D’COR T-Clip model, wooden floor with finished colour and a hidden screw head feature. This material gives this warm, cozy feel like the floor found in traditional Thai houses.
3. SGC Decorative wood for the threads of the stairs.
art4d: What do you think the future of decorative materials will look like in the time to come?
Peeraphol: At present, some materials such as stones and concrete are becoming harder to find. In the future, substitute materials are probably going to be used for something more than decorating buildings. Manufacturers will seriously find a way to figure out how to produce materials with the least possible impacts on the environment. Substitute materials may no longer be just a substitution of something but an entirely new, innovative material that costs less, is easier to use with a lot more diverse benefits, not just simply having nice looking visuals.
