Home + Hotel
This is not a hotel.
" But is a HOMETEL "
A contemporary residential building in the Giant Swing area. Our desire is that we want the building to blendin perfectly with the unique surrounding neighborhood context and environment. And also teases with the history of the building including the history of the surrounding area without being separated from each other.
“This is not a hotel,” but like a friend's house. And every guest is like a friend. (Staying at a friend's house) Therefore, be confident that we will make everyone who visits feel at Home and Hotel that has become the warmest ' Hometel ' on Rattanakosin Island.
This area has a long history. Originally, the location of Na Tanao used to be an arch at the entrance to the house. That house was Grandma's house. At "Name" the owner of this place Born and living in a certain time This is the reason for choosing to use the year 1969, which is the year of birth, in the name of the accommodation.
Some time later, the aunt sold the house. All that was left was the driveway that was abandoned and abandoned. Everyone thought that it couldn't be put to any other use.
2018
2022
Some time later, the aunt sold the house. All that was left was the driveway that was abandoned and abandoned. Everyone thought that it couldn't be put to any other use.
But that 'everybody' didn't include Name, because 4 years ago, Name came back with the idea of building this place as a home for Dad to spend his retirement.
“ We can create more value for this area than just a house. Dad will get to meet guests, talk and exchange. I think it's good for Dad to have activities to do when he retires. But his father passed away before the building was completed. Originally intended to be Father's house, it was changed to a residence. The design is based on Name 's identity , so it's another concept . " This is what happened to Na Tanao after that.
“My identity” that is put into Na Tanao 1969 Start by explaining simple things such as decorations. It is an item that family members used to use, such as a rotary telephone, radio, record player. Mom's sewing machine and father's violin
I want this place to be easily accessible. At first, the name of this accommodation was suffixed with the name Boutique Hotel , but due to the humility of the name plus not being a hotelier, Including wanting this place to feel like a house that people actually live in, which if using the word 'hotel' seems a bit distant. When compared with the desire for people who come to stay to feel the local charm of the old city community.
Calling yourself a hotel still seems contrary to your identity. The owner of the place is like the last piece of a jigsaw puzzle that doesn't fit. Then suddenly I came up with the word Hometel ( Home + Hotel ) which was the final piece that immediately made Na Tanao's identity complete. And there's no pressure when people come to stay. Because when the Hometel sign is posted, every customer will automatically have the status of a friend who comes to sleep over at a friend's house.
“ It's a very good word. If this word didn't come up, we would probably be stuck with the word hotel. ”
“ We want to communicate to people from the beginning what our accommodations are like. Even though we are not a hotel But rest assured that you will definitely feel warm. Some guests may just want a comfortable room to relax in, not a swimming pool, fitness center, or a fancy restaurant. ”
If you want to call it Homestay would be a bit exaggerated, so at Tanao 1969 I'd rather have a small Hometel like this.
Another interesting and unique thing about Na Tanao 1969 is “ Room name ”Ours is not a number. But it is the names of family members who
help breathe life into this house. Starting from the 4th floor before moving on
to the names of the rooms. The design here There are holes for natural breezes to blow through every floor. Walk up and down and feel comfortable.
On the 4th floor there is a room JITTA from the name จิตรา (JITTA) of mother and KITTA from the name กิตติพงษ์ (Kittiphong) of younger brother.
JIRA room from Father's name จิรพันธ์ (Jiraphan) and NAMA from Name 's nickname, which is The only room that uses a nickname. Because the real names of Name and mother are similar. If used to name a room, it will be the same.
Name also honors parents by giving their names as the name of the largest Deluxe room. which is in front of each floor. Name and younger brother are the names of the Superior rooms at the back of each floor . The Superior room on the 3rd floor can see the view of the ancient building that has been in existence since the 5th government period.
“The naming of the room is the name of a family member.
Guests will get to know our family. and it makes him feel like he's really staying at 'home'.”
An eye-catching feature of Na Tanao 1969 is that the building is only 3.5 meters wide. All credit must be given to the architects from POAR. that allocates limited space perfectly But one thing he wants everyone to appreciate is the people who make this place a reality. Because it took 4 years to build. Many people may view Na Tanao 1969 as a limited-sized accommodation. Truly, this building holds many stories. Along with a small coffee shop on the first floor, the living room on the second floor has been transformed into a wine bar. There are 2 rooms each on the 3rd and 4th floors, and this place intends to be one with the community.
One advantage is that our Hometel does not have a restaurant. That allows us to fully support entrepreneurs around us. Every time there are guests We will always send him the link to the guide list. 'There's a delicious restaurant here. The cafe over there has good coffee. The bar over there is interesting. In case you want to try sitting in it', it's our way of supporting the local area because we want our place and the surrounding area to grow together.
- We may not have the luxury of a 5-star hotel that is fully equipped with room service.
- But we have 'warmth' to share and 'stories' for everyone to remember.
- Hopefully our place will remind everyone of the days spent sleeping at a friend's house.
- We liken ourselves to the songs of the past. Every time I come back and listen to it, it's pleasing to my ears. Sing along at every moment.
- We cannot expect that this 'house' will win first prize or not.
- But we expect it to be recorded in the 'hearts' of our friends.
We're waiting. Do you want to come to this friend's house?
𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐥
‘Na Tanao 1969.’ Designed by POAR, the building is nestled between two shophouses units with a fairly small sized land of merely
120 square meters (5 meters wide and 25 meters deep), an almost impossible site for a newly constructed building.
After subtracting the set-back range, where the neighbor allowed parts of the walls to be constructed near their plot of land, the land area was only 3.5 meters wide. The building comprises four and a half floors of functional programs, which includes a café, an office space, a washing area, and storage room, all of which are located on the hotel’s first floor. The hotel’s rooms occupy the second and third floors while the owner’s living space is located on the fourth floor. The rooftop space is designed to serve as a lounge for hangouts and on certain occasions, a bar. The architect worked around the limitation of space and the history of the area surrounding the site, utilizing them as the key elements of the architectural design. The architect divided up the functional program into different chunks, defined by the building’s four and a half levels. Vents, voids and openings between the rooms and spaces can be found in both vertical and horizontal axes, enhancing the efficacy of natural ventilation and the presence of natural light despite the constraints that come with the space.
Apart from the wind and light that can be invited into the building, the openings enable users who are inside the hotel to step out and experience the surroundings.
“We want to open every corner of this small site for everyone to see. Because,
in order for people to keep coming back for a second, third, fourth time or more,
each room needs to deliver the most distinctive and unrepetitive experience. It isn’t just about the plan,
but the fact that the levels where the rooms are located are different,
we were able to diversify the spaces and perspectives”
— Patchara Wongboonsin, of POAR.
Separating functions into different portions also allows guests to experience different elements and aspects
of the space through openings, levels,light and shadow or even sounds, integrated into different sections of the architectural spaces.
The dynamic context of the Phraeng Sanphasat neighborhood where an almost century-old building can easily stand next to a building that was constructed less than a decade ago. Such unique character of the area became the inspiration for the architect’s choice of materials and construction methods. The steel structure used for the project was designed and cut into the specified length from the factory for the convenience of transportation and installation. This allowed the assembly of structural members to be done significantly faster. Meanwhile, the noise and waste produced by this particular construction process is comparatively less than the construction of a typical concrete building.
The materials of the building shell center on the concept of ‘time’ as a representation of Na Tanao 1969, chosen for their association with the area and its context while making the establishment stand out from its neighboring buildings. For instance, the local Ta Khien wood whose color fades away over time, to the grayish hue of uncoated ceramic tiles that is similar to the stain on time-worn wall surfaces. From the inside, looking out through the openings, the traces of old and new materials, as well as cast light and shadow appear as if they have been framed, like one of those cherished paintings that people put on the wall, for it does not only portray but exists as a part of the history of the space.
Since its completion and official opening in 2022, Na Tanao 1969 has been living proof of a successful and inspiring reinterpretation and repurposing of seemingly unusable urban spaces that have been left deserted because they seem too small to use. This project reflects the possibility that an architectural space can offer where the old and the new do not only coexist but thrive, generating new dynamics and propelling the vitality of a community to continue to live and evolve.
“We let all the things around the building take a leading role, creating a design
that allows the past and the present to coexist, all the while staying true to its own identity,”
Patchara concluded.
