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Harudot Khaoyai Café by IDIN Architects Opens in Thailand

architecture-design · 2026-05-07

IDIN Architects has wrapped up the Harudot Khaoyai café and viewing spot in Nai Mueang, Thailand. This project, which spans 500 m², was completed in 2025 and is set on a hillside that slopes down towards a large water basin, offering breathtaking views of the Khao Yai area. The design allows public access to the viewpoint without needing to enter the café itself. Shma Company Limited took care of the landscaping. Various notable brands contributed, including American Standard and Gyproc. The project falls into categories like Hospitality Architecture and Mixed Use Architecture, with curatorial input from Miwa Negoro and photography by DOF Sky | Ground.

Key facts

  • Harudot Khaoyai is located on a sloping site descending from the main road toward a large water basin.
  • The site opens to a panoramic view of the Khao Yai landscape.
  • The architect recognized the site's potential as a public viewpoint accessible independently of the café.
  • The project area is 500 m².
  • The completion year is 2025.
  • Landscape architecture was provided by Shma Company Limited.
  • The project was curated by Miwa Negoro.
  • Photographs were taken by DOF Sky | Ground.

Entities

Artists

  • Miwa Negoro

Institutions

  • IDIN Architects
  • Shma Company Limited
  • American Standard
  • Doomosaic
  • Empire Granite
  • Gyproc
  • INSPIRE DESIGN
  • Lamptitude
  • RES (Kunaki)
  • SCG
  • Suzuka
  • TOA
  • TW TECHNOWOOD
  • WDC

Locations

  • Nai Mueang
  • Thailand
  • Khao Yai

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