This study aimed to investigate the usage conditions and problems of Chaeng Wattana multi-unit residence for judge on Chaeng Wattana Road, Bangkok, which is the first high-rise accommodation, and to suggest ideas to improve the design of the accommodation. The study collected the data by using observations, surveys, photographs, querying the residents, interviewing the key parties and searching relevant documents. The Chaeng Wattana multi-unit residence is a nine-story building with two towers consisting 92 accommodation units, parking and service areas. Each unit is a double-storey furnished suite having a built-in staircase. The first three floors of the building are the podium. It found that there are two sets of problems. The first set involves problems in individual suite. The study found the lack of working laundry, and storage areas. The transparent glass windows adjacent to corridor ceases the privacy of the resident. The second set involves problems of sharing facilities and amenities. For instance, a large recreational area is still short of equipment. The front yard needs an appropriate landscaping. Since judges represent the King in judicial matters, their position is honorable and prestigious. They seem to require high level of privacy for working at home, daily living, and associating with other people. The study suggested that elevating the level of residential suites or using a screen partitions should resolve the problem of in-unit privacy as well as short and direct entry to suites without shared walkways. Similarly, the location of the swimming pool should be relocated to other area that has higher privacy. Finally, the budget of recreational amenities should be included in the overall project budget
