250 Record Houses, 1983-2008

The book 250 Record Houses 1983-2008 celebrates the 25th anniversary of Architects 49 (A49), one of Southeast Asia's premier multidisciplinary design firms. Published in 2008, this comprehensive 432-page monograph acts as a massive visual and structural portfolio of 250 diverse homes designed across Thailand. • Signature Aesthetic: The featured homes highlight A49's trademark blend of clean, contemporary lines with an Asian tropical spirit. The designs are celebrated for being functional, comfortable, and deeply grounded in their local contexts. • Typographical Diversity: It spans a broad variety of residential types—from small urban townhomes and modern villas to expansive estate properties. • Evolution of Design: The collection showcases a quarter-century of design evolution, highlighting how the firm adapted to shifting lifestyles, new materials, and construction technologies over those 25 years.