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In this minimalist Bangkok home by Anonym Studio, the staircase takes center stage. “The owners are young Thai celebrities working in the entertainment business,” says architect Phongphat Ueasangkhomset. “They requested that different areas in the home be visible in relation to one another, and the staircase helps connects the spaces.”

Located just beyond the front door, the staircase is made of white-painted reinforced concrete, with risers and treads clad in engineered oak. The steps appear to float in midair, save for the elongated base, which serves as a seating area. “Sometimes the owners take a nap on this elevated step,” says Ueasangkhomset.

From a ground-level planter, an autograph tree rises alongside the stairwell, lit by a skylight and picture windows. Glass balustrades enhance the sense of airiness. Aside from connecting the interior spaces—in the second-story primary bedroom’s walk-in closet, a window overlooks the stairwell and the dining room—the staircase also connects the interior to the outside environment.

“The opening in the roof brings in the blue sky so you feel connected to nature and the garden outside,” says Ueasangkhomset. At the second-story landing, a Zen garden is anchored by a bonsai tree. “The white gravel keeps the look as clean as possible,” says Ueasangkhomset. It fits perfectly into the serene interiors, where light, nature, and circulation are orchestrated into a lively rhythm.

“A staircase can become an art piece, with its form and details, and the way the light plays with these elements, Ueasangkhomset explains. “We always give importance to the staircase in our home designs.”

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Photo Credits:

Architect of Record: Anonym Studio / @anonym.studio

Structural Engineer: Wor Consultants

Civil Engineer: Exm Consultants

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