Generously glazed steel construction, black walls and a spacious living area with a loft feel – the Kloem Hostel in Thailand presents a new living concept in a trendy industrial style. Now young travelers can experience the cool interior and be inspired by its workshop charm. Integrated Field's talented architects have managed to provide a modern interpretation of the region's traditional architecture. The functional furniture together with the antique-look home accessories create a charming ambience with a unique living character.
Industrial style made easy: industrial charm with residential character in a hostel in Thailand
Located in a densely populated area of the city, on a narrow plot, the Kloem Hostel is a real eye-catcher. From the outside, the hostel turns out to be oneminimalist beautywith steel and glass construction. Surprisingly, two old buildings are hidden behind the industrial facade, which resembles a former factory. The two buildings were built in the typical architectural style for Thailand. The developers wanted these two buildings to be preserved and modernized. An additional building volume with 5 more rooms was also planned.
The facade of the old buildings was clad in wood - the architects removed these wooden panels, sanded them, treated them with a protective sealant and painted them black. After the later renovation, the new facade was clad again with the wooden panels.
The former building volumes now house sleeping areas for men and women. A spacious covered terrace with concrete floor extends the living space outside and maximizes the living space. It is divided into several zones - hanging chairs and bean bags form a lounge area where guests can relax with a book or watch TV. The large dining table offers seating for at least 10 people.
There is one in the immediate vicinity of the dining tablelarge wall shelving system, which offers storage space for dishes, cutlery and the breakfast buffet. Equipped with a coffee maker and teapot, with a garden grill nearby, the outdoor dining area offers all the comforts of home.
And if the sun is too strong in the summer months, guests can simply pull down the bamboo blinds and relax in the cool shade.
Right next to the terrace there is another room where hostel guests can stay on rainy days.
The new building volume fulfills two functions: on the one hand, it shields the garden andthe modern living areaoutside from the prying eyes of the neighbors, and on the other hand it also houses three single rooms. Each room has easy access to the spacious balcony.
Visually, the new building volume cannot be distinguished from the others - it is painted in wenge color and is furnished both functionally and stylishly.
The absolute highlight is the safety net on the second floor, which is used as a strange large-format hammock. There, guests can relax on comfortable seat cushions.
The sleeping areas
The four sleeping areas, each with 3 to 6 beds, offer all the comforts of a hotel room: each guest has their own wardrobe, a small desk and wall shelves that provide space for computers, cell phones, books, etc. The furniture serves as a room divider and shields the guests' private areas. Large four-poster beds promise pure relaxation in the evening. When it comes to comfort, the hostel is hard to beat.
The monochrome color scheme fits perfectlyindustrial interior style – blackand white form an attractive ensemble. The dark color gives the room more depth. Large windows allow plenty of sunlight into the sleeping area, preventing it from appearing gloomy.
Project byIntegrated Field
