Building a villa in Phuket is more than selecting a design and watching it rise from the ground. It’s a custom balancing act between elegance, resilience, and deep respect for the island’s climate. With 80 percent humidity, temperatures reaching 35 degrees, and monsoonal rainfall exceeding 200 millimetres per month, shortcuts in construction or design often […]
In Phuket, good architecture doesn’t just respond to the view. It anticipates the climate, the wear of time, and the natural flow of air and light. If you’re planning to build or renovate, designing a tropical villa that lasts means thinking beyond finishes and fixtures. It’s about performance, practicality, and harmony with the environment. Here’s […]
Building Smart in the Tropics Phuket’s idyllic coastline may be paradise, but its humid air, salt-laden breezes, and tropical downpours can be merciless on poorly chosen building materials. Whether you’re constructing a new villa in Patong or upgrading a home in Kamala, the right materials can mean decades of durability with minimal maintenance. This guide […]
Welcome back to the Architect Phuket blog! I’m Nay, your native Thai architect, and I’m continuing our series on Phuket’s subdistricts to help you find the perfect spot for property investment, retirement, or building a house. Today, we’re landing in Sakhu, a name hinting at “sand” in Thai, and it offers a northern edge with […]
Welcome back to the Architect Phuket blog! I’m Nay, your native Thai architect, and I’m continuing our series on Phuket’s subdistricts to help you find the perfect spot for property investment, retirement, or building a house. Today, we’re settling into Kathu, a name meaning “middle” in Thai—and it offers a central, rugged appeal right in […]
Welcome back to the Architect Phuket blog! I’m Nay, your native Thai architect, and I’m continuing our series on Phuket’s subdistricts to help you find the perfect spot for property investment, retirement, or building a house. Today, we’re drifting to Pa Khlok, a name meaning “bamboo forest” in Thai and it offers a lush, eastern […]
Welcome back to the Architect Phuket blog! I’m Nay, your native Thai architect, and I’m continuing our series on Phuket’s subdistricts to help you find the perfect spot for property investment, retirement, or building a house. Today, we’re settling into Si Sunthon, a name meaning “good virtue” in Thai—and it offers a calm, central steadiness. […]
Welcome back to the Architect Phuket blog! I’m Nay, your native Thai architect, and I’m continuing our series on Phuket’s subdistricts to help you find the perfect spot for property investment, retirement, or building a house. Today, we’re settling in Wichit, a name meaning “development” in Thai—and it offers a growing, central hub with a […]
Welcome back to the Architect Phuket blog! I’m Nay, your native Thai architect, and I’m continuing our series on Phuket’s subdistricts to help you find the perfect spot for property investment, retirement, or building a house. Today, we’re docking in Ratsada, a name tied to “harbour” in Thai—and it offers a gritty, urban edge for […]
Welcome back to the Architect Phuket blog! I’m Nay, your native Thai architect, and I’m continuing our series on Phuket’s subdistricts to help you find the perfect spot for property investment, retirement, or building a house. Today, we’re roaming into Thep Krasattri, a name honouring a local heroine—and it offers a sturdy, inland foundation for […]