LIVE HOUSE BY THE CREAK
Location: China
Project Type: Proposal for Architecture and Interior design
Size: 600m2
Completion: 2020
Design Team: Pitupong Chaowakul, Kasidis Puaktes, Theerayut Somtua, Sujinda Khawkham, Krit Parephan, Napaphat Lasavanich
We are driven by a desire to craft an architectural skin that redefines how visitors interact with their surroundings, immersing them in a constantly shifting perception of nature. The Live House is more than just a building—it’s a living, breathing entity where the lines between inside and outside are blurred to near invisibility. Imagine a space where the walls seem to dissolve into the environment, where nature isn’t just observed but experienced directly. This isn’t just about design; it’s about creating a visceral connection between the space, the people, and the music that pulses at its core.
Our ambition is to push the boundaries of what architecture can achieve by manipulating light and shadow through see-through walls composed of thousands of meticulously stacked white steel frames. These delicate yet powerful structures will cloak the building in a dynamic skin that dances with the light, changing as the day progresses and night falls. The intricate layering of these minute steel pockets will create a visual spectacle, a constant play of light that transforms the building’s appearance from moment to moment, making it feel alive, unpredictable, and endlessly fascinating.
This concept of ever-changing light is not just a design choice but a deliberate activation of space. The Live House is designed to evolve, shifting from a serene, tranquil retreat to a vibrant, high-energy party space. This is the essence of "Duality," where the same space can embody both calm and chaos, depending on the moment. A state-of-the-art hydraulic platform will add to this transformative experience, allowing performers to glide between floors, altering the space’s atmosphere and energy in real-time. It’s not just a building; it’s a dynamic, adaptable stage for life’s many performances.
In essence, the Live House will be more than a structure—it will be a glowing lantern with soft, ethereal boundaries, inviting people to step into a world where the ordinary fades and the extraordinary takes over. It’s a place where architecture, nature, light, and sound converge, creating an experience that is as fluid and multifaceted as the people who inhabit it. This is where innovation meets imagination, and where every visit promises something new, something unexpected, and something unforgettable.
