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post updated 17 November 2024
Bangkok Architecture News in 2024, chronological:
14 November 2024
Benchakitti Rain Forest Observatory
Design: HAS design and research
photo : Rungkit Charoenwat
Benchakitti Rain Forest Observatory
According to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Bangkok provides 6.99m² of green space per person, which is below the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended minimum of 9m². Benchakitti Forest Park, located in central Bangkok and opened to the public in 2022, aims to expand Bangkok’s green spaces and introduce a new standard of well-being for residents.
29 October 2024
Aluminum Grotto
Design: HAS design and research
photo : SkyGround
Aluminum Grotto concept design
Aluminum Grotto and Public Ground is a meticulously designed architectural work that integrates a three-dimensional interior, a permanent structure, and a craftsmanship façade surface. It was created on the 90th anniversary of The Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA).
27 July 2024
Monow House, Pinklao
Design: Archismith
photo : SkyGround architectural film & photography
Monow House, Pinklao
The owner of the Monow House purchased a piece of land next to his parents’ house to start his own family. Once completed, with the existing boundary wall between the two properties removed, the new house will be related to the parents’ house on various aspects.
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Bangkok Architectural News in 2023, chronological:
2 August 2023
Popular House, Ladprao 18
Design: FLAT12x
photo : DOF Sky|Ground
Popular House Bangkok, Thailand
Popular House is the private residence project that architecture and interior design are developed from owner’s favourite collectable things, fashion and industrial design. Since streetwears, chairs and tables, to interior and exterior. “Popular” stands for the owner’s name, his reputation, and the architecture itself.
11 Jan 2023
Kalm Penthouse Ari, Khwaeng Samsen Nai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Design: PAON Architects
render : DOF Sky|Ground
Kalm Penthouse Ari, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
This 7-storey condominium property stands out due to its large units and extensive greenery, as well as its thoughtful and generously livable design. The building is located in the unique and charming neighborhood of Ari, known for its blend of vintage houses and modern commercial developments.
1 Jan 2023
Reflection House, Latphrao-Wanghin, Bangkok
Design: AUN Design Studio
photos : Wison Tungthunya & W Workspace
Reflection House, Latphrao-Wanghin, Bangkok
“Visualizing a boy playing with his friends in the neighbourhood. They run into this house and walk in and out of those houses. Picturing adults leaning against the fence chatting and watching their children run and play.”
24 Nov 2022
TT Residence, Khwaeng Nong Bon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Design: FLAT12x
image : DOF Sky|Ground
TT Residence, Khwaeng Nong Bon
This is the family house that illustrates adaptation between Classical and Modern architecture which is purposely designed to last durably in the tropical climate country of Thailand.
29 Oct 2022
EM Quartier
Design: Leeser Architecture New York
image : Leeser Architecture New York
EM Quartier Retail Center
EM Quartier – one of the most anticipated retail centers in Southeast Asia was designed by LEESER Architecture for The Mall Group. It is the second project in a cluster of shopping malls collectively known as the District EM, which also includes the recently renovated Emporium and future project EM Sphere.
2 May 2022
House Between the Wall, Khwaeng Nong Bon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Design: Anatomy Architecture + Atelier
photo : VARP Photography
House Between the Wall, Thailand
House Between the Wall concept idea came up with the restriction of site context which provided in long rectangular shape place beside the street in the property. The facade of a house looks bold and solid in the simple form of the box to prevent the sight approach around this area but on the opposite, It makes the interior space scenic and relaxed by the result of privacy and lighting effect.
8 Feb 2022
The Verandah Restaurant, 48 Oriental Avenue, Khwaeng Bang Rak
Design: DESIGNWILKES, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
photo courtesy of architects
The Verandah Restaurant, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Recognized for his ability to blend cosmopolitan influences with local tradition, founding principal Jeffrey Wilkes’ work can be admired and experienced across five continents and 19 countries where his team has created environments reflective of indigenous art, craft and historic architecture.
19 May 2021
The Forestias, Bang Na-Trat Road
Design: Foster + Partners
image : Foster + Partners
The Forestias Bangkok
Designs for The Forestias– a new residential-led masterplan with a large forest at its heart – have been revealed. Located on the outskirts of Bangkok, the pioneering development addresses the growing disconnect between contemporary city life and family traditions, underpinned by the idea of health and wellbeing.
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20 Nov 2020
Spice & Barley at Riverside in Bangkok, Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort, Charoennakorn Road, Thonburi – overlooking the Chao Priya River
Design: Enter Projects
photo : William Barrington-Binns
Spice & Barley Bangkok Riverside
The Spice & Barley at Riverside in Bangkok installation was completed by Enter Projects Asia. Minor International were clear on their brief: to introduce innovation and eco-awareness, giving the new brand a local context – to an international design standard.
2 Sep 2020
Aesthetic Surgery Gallery Clinic in Gaysorn Village
21 Aug 2020
Thammasat Urban Rooftop Farm
12 Aug 2020
Apple Central World, Ratchaprasong
Design: Foster + Partners with Architects 49 Ltd.
photo © Apple
Apple Central World Bangkok Store
Connecting the two main sales areas on the two levels is a beautifully crafted staircase with helical turbine blades that cantilever from the central structure.
3 Aug 2020
Power Wing, Bang Kapi District, Bangkok, Thailand
Design: Openbox Group and Openbox Architects
photo : Panoramic Studio
Car Parking Solar Roof Bangkok
After many success OPENBOX design interventions for large scale projects, B. Grimm Power send us a brief to help creating an awareness of the important of sustainable energy to public. The brief was to create an iconic piece of landmark at their Headquarters Office, that can send a strong message.
20 Feb 2020
Headquarters for Vikasa Bangkok
Design: Enter Projects Asia
photograph : Ed Sumner
Vikasa Bangkok Headquarters Building
A wellness brief for the internationally acclaimed yoga brand.
25 Jan 2019
Gaysorn II
Design: CL3 Architects
photograph © Gaysorn Property Co., Ltd.
Gaysorn II Building
A mixed-use development that aims to create a new approach to commercial design through careful planning and curation of Lifestyle, Work, Play and Grow in a holistic environment.
8 Oct 2018
Hachi Serviced Apartment, Ladprao soi3, Chatuchak District
Architects: Octane architect & design
photograph © Rungkit charoenwat
Hachi Serviced Apartment Building
This is a modern serviced apartment for monthly rental, located in business areas of Ladprao, Bangkok. The property surrounded by very crowded urban housing, office buildings and conventional apartments.
This serviced apartment composes of luxury rental 34-unit rooms with an area of 26-44 sqm. per room, a serviced office and multipurpose room. Thus the building will be around five storeys high.
14 Feb 2018
Samitivej Wellness and Life Centre
Architects: dwp | design worldwide partnership
photograph © dwp | design worldwide partnership
Samitivej Wellness and Life Centre Building
dwp’s inspiration for a healing environment in the Wellness and Life Centre was nature. Shades of fresh green from olive to pistachio, whites and warm brown wood are nuanced throughout the facility.
19 May 2017
Central Embassy
Architects: AL_A
photograph © Hufton Crow
Central Embassy Bangkok Building
The architecture practice headed by RIBA Stirling Prize-winning architect Amanda Levete, has completed Central Embassy, a striking 37 floor tall retail, leisure and hotel tower in central Bangkok for Central Group, Thailand’s leading retailer and department store operator.
7 Apr 2017
One Bangkok Development
Architects: SOM
image courtesy of architects
One Bangkok Development
TCC Assets (Thailand) Company Limited and Frasers Centrepoint Limited (FCL) have unveiled plans for One Bangkok, a new 16-hectare mixed-use development in the heart of Bangkok. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (Thailand) Limited (SOM) is working with a team of local and international architecture and landscape architecture firms to complete the vision for One Bangkok—the largest private-sector development in Thailand to date.
9 Feb 2017
The Street Ratchada in Bangkok
Architect: Architectkidd
photos : W Workspace, Luke Yeung, Aey Somsawat
The Street Ratchada in Bangkok
With over 10 million inhabitants, Bangkok continues to grow into its urban form. Architectkidd’s approach for The Street Ratchada project attempts to introduce public and urban characteristics into a newly developing neighborhood outside of the central metropolitan area.
20 Jan 2017
Gaysorn 2 Plaza in Bangkok
Architects: CL3
image courtesy of architects
Gaysorn 2 Plaza in Bangkok
Gaysorn 2 Plaza is the new phase of a successful mall in the heart of Bangkok which faces tough competition in the development of Thailand’s commercial shopping outlets. Visible from the street, it is highlighted as the architectural focal point of the development. The retail podium is scheduled to be launched in first half of 2017.
12 Aug 2015
Fred Perry Store Bangkok
Design: BuckleyGrayYeoman, architects
photograph © Wison Tungthunya
Fred Perry Store Bangkok
The latest Fred Perry store, in the new retail development EmQuartier in Bangkok: a contemporary and elegant boutique, designed to fit in with the selection of international luxury brands selected by the mall.
30 Oct 2015
Suan Kachamudee Mini Resort in Koh Samui
Design: Sicart & Smith Architects
photograph: Anne Sophie Maestracci/goodpicturesdosellmore.com
Suan Kachamudee Mini Resort in Koh Samui
The Suan Kachamudee project is an unique and cosy “boutique” resort located on the East Coast of Koh Samui Island in Chaweng Noi, Thailand. The buildings are irregular sharp white blocks lay on the luxuriant landscape in contrast with the existing massive round black granite stones.
Location: Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia
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Central Embassy retail and hotel complex
Design: Amanda Levete Architects
Central Embassy Bangkok
Amanda Levete Architects is to develop a major retail and hotel complex in central Bangkok, Thailand. Central Embassy, located on Bangkok’s primary commercial artery Ploen Chit Road, will be a new architectural landmark for the city and region. The 1.5 million sq ft project will occupy the former gardens of the British Embassy in Nai Lert Park, and will consist of a 7-storey retail podium and a 30-storey 6-star hotel tower.
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