Bangkok architecture

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Projekt • By Urban PraxisBüros

Ritrattana Office Building

The Ritratana Building B is conceived as an urban hub aimed at revitalizing the densely populated residential area around the "Ramkamhaeng-Rama9 Intersection," featuring collective workspaces and communal areas. This neighbourhood is characterized by the rapid increase of high-rise residential buildings without support facilities, largely due to the recent expansion of the MRT (Metropolitan Rail Transit) orange line. urban praxis co.ltd/ DOF skyground urban praxis co.ltd/ DOF skyground urban praxis co.ltd/ DOF skyground urban praxis co.ltd/ DOF skyground urban praxis co.ltd/ DOF skyground urban praxis co.ltd/ DOF skyground urban praxis co.ltd/ DOF skyground The original Ritratana building, constructed 30... Mehr

Projekt • By Openbox ArchitectsWohnungen

Life Ladprao Valley

High-rise 44 stories condominium locating opposite of Central Ladprao. The ‘Hype Valley’ concept creates the unique appearance and offers new adventurous experiences of living, through the signature pool and up to 15 lifestyle facilities. The heart of the main building is the facility area on the top level and the entrance podium which we were responsible for. Panoramic Studio Panoramic Studio To create the first impression of going through the valley, the entrance feature wall is carved into a dynamic curve wall, mimicking the curvature and layering of the natural cave, along with the use of copper color which contrast with the color of the exterior façade. Similar idea is applied to the design of the Sale Gal... Mehr

Projekt • By GODMOTHER STUDIOBars

UNTITLED THONGLOR

     "The sarcastic bar rebellion In the heart of Thonglor, Bangkok, Thailand civilized country." Jirayu Rattanawong YOLO GROUP is known for their strong character in design and is the team behind Soi Nana's cocktail bar, Teens of Thailand, Asia Today, Tax Bar, and Independence. The team is led by Gunn Leelhasuwan (the head of the design overview of the bars) and Niks Anuman-Rajadhon (the head of the bar operation team), and they contacted us about opening their fifth bar, "Untitled Thonglor," in the expensive Thonglor neighborhood of Bangkok. This will be the team's first bar outside of Chinatown in the city. The project involves renovating an old pub, both inside and out, in an area of about 300 sq. m., to create an e... Mehr

NachrichtenNachrichten • 22 Jan. 2023

Terrazzo-printed residence blends past and present

In Bangkok, Thailand, a young couple purchased a small 20-year-old existing house at a reasonable price. Located in a dense neighborhood, the property is surrounded by different houses, without a fence to separate one home from another. The clients were mainly concerned with modernizing the house, particularly the living area, main bedroom, and car park, within a limited budget. Rungkit Charoenwat The interior space of the existing house was quite small, with short four-meter spans. This left a relatively large, open space from the property line, with only one parking space. Rather than renovating the old house, which architects EKAR anticipated could exceed budget while still failing to yield the desired results, the architects... Mehr

NachrichtenNachrichten • 15 Jan. 2023

Humble Abode carefully navigates a contrained site in Bangkok

In the centre of Pathumwan district, a tourism area of Bangkok, the Humble Abode project by PAON Architects comprises four one-bedroom units with shared common living and dining areas. The project measures 320 square meters in built area and is distributed over 3 stories. PanoramicStudio Located at the end of a 3 meters wide alley, the site is highly restricted as it has no views or open space. The first move by the architects was thus to introduce a 2-meter setback in front of the building to create some open space for the building.The building program is subsequently divided into two parts: the negative, or recessed, wooden entrance and the positive white staircase block. PanoramicStudio The pushed-in portion of the fa... Mehr

NachrichtenNachrichten • 17 Juni 2022

Sailom house uses perforations to achieve environmental comfort while adding a new dimension to the architecture

Located in Bangkok, Thailand, Sailom house by Anonym houses members of three families in a four-storey concept that mimics the look and feel of a serviced apartment with amenities that each family member can use freely and separately on each floor.  Ketsiree Wongwan The first floor contains common area uses such as the living room and kitchen while the upper floors include bedrooms, additional living areas, and a small pantry/storage area. The four storeys are linked through two internal courtyards that open up to a void running from the ground to the fourth floor.  Ketsiree Wongwan   In response to the desires of an owner who climbs as a hobby, the first court includes a climbing wall. The court also includes a... Mehr

NachrichtenNachrichten • 6 Juni 2022

25 best architecture firms in Bangkok

Bangkok ist eine chaotische, sich ausbreitende Stadt mit 10 Millionen Einwohnern. Das urbane Gefüge besteht aus einer Vielzahl von "Zentren", die von historischen Vierteln mit königlichen Palästen und buddhistischen Tempeln bis hin zu riesigen Slums, volkstümlichen Geschäftshäusern, internationalen Botschaften und Hochhäusern in der Skyline des Finanzzentrums reichen. Die Architekten in Bangkok scheinen immer wieder aus dem reichen kulturellen Erbe Thailands und dem tropischen Klima zu schöpfen, um Gebäude zu entwerfen, die in Form und Art einzigartig sind. Die hier ausgewählten 25 in Bangkok ansässigen Firmen repräsentieren einige der fortschrittlichsten Designer in Asien. ... Mehr

Projekt • By LANDPROCESSParks/Gärten

Chong Nonsi Canal Park

The Chong Nonsi canal: The first canal as the blue-green infrastructure public space at the heart of Bangkok. Once known as the Venice of the East, the city of Bangkok was famous for its vast interconnected network of canals rich in life, brimming with culture and spiritual significance. When the first settlements in Bangkok were created, important communal hubs like temples and markets were built into the canal banks utilizing the canals as a primary means of transportation making them the lifeblood of the city. LANDPROCESS Being in the tidal zone, the water levels in the Chao Phraya River and subsequently the connected canals frequently change in height, traditional Thai homes were built on stilts on the canal banks as the peop... Mehr

Projekt • By Plan architectHotels

Justice Hotel

The small size hotel is sitting on the new CBD of Bangkok next to the Court of Justice. With the limitation of City planning laws and regulation, the building size and shape is led to a very simple form with a maximum area as much as possible. Chitsanupong Ploythanachot Chitsanupong Ploythanachot To serve the main target group which are attorney, plaintiff, defendant or those who have business at the court in the early morning, the building façade is designed as a big-urban-scale sunrise painting by using the gradient pattern of hotel window to communicate and encourage people who pass by and the hotel guests as well. Chitsanupong Ploythanachot Chitsanupong Ploythanachot The building color is painted in white wi... Mehr

Projekt • By Plan architectHotels

Bangkok Midtown Hotel

Bangkok Midtown Hotel is a 6-storey hotel with a multiple of public facilities such as main lobby, restaurant, swimming pool and Thai spa. The 4-star hotel is located among untidy surroundings and very close to row houses at 3 sides of the site. The only side, the front, that connected to Rama VI road is intentionally designed to engage with an open courtyard. Caption Our main concept of the project is to reinterpret a visual definition of "traditional Thai" and transform it to be "Contemporary Thai" architecture. The Thai traditional floral mobile is purposed as building facade pattern and a visual filter for both users and neighborhood. Caption The façade also acts as a second skin and sunshade of the building which cre... Mehr

Projekt • By Plan architectPrimarschulen

Bangkok Prep II Block D

Bangkok Preps building D, located on the Bangkok Preps Secondary Campus, is mainly use for grade 10-12 classroom, sixth form and spacious common space for student activities. Caption With the limitation of land area which sitting next to the existing building, the building is designed to place a gap as big as it can be between them, provided the wide front to be common area in front of the classrooms and created visual linkagebetween common space area and football field outside. The main space in the building is a big-step alike linking from top to bottom allowed natural light get through the corridor Caption Meanwhile, the building shape is also created the pocket court between two buildings provided outdoor common space f... Mehr

Projekt • By Plan architectKindergärten

The Kensington Learning space

     The Kensington Learning space is a new concept of kids learning space that consist of a learning space, playing space and natural space. The site location is sitting in the Bangkok suburban area with the not-so-interesting surrounding. So the layout design is set to create its own atmosphere. Caption      The learning space are designed for two main functions which are classrooms and sport complex. With various functions and room dimensions, the design intends to put every function sitting in nature with natural light and greenery view come through the window.  Caption      The oval shape with the center court is picked to make all rooms get view on both sides. The varied ro... Mehr

Projekt • By Plan architectUnterkunft für Krankenschwestern

NURSE DORMITORY CHULALONGKORN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

“Nurse Dormitory Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital” (The new dormitory) or the royal name from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, “NAWARACHUPATUM”, is a dormitory for nurses at Chulalongkorn Hospital, The Thai Red Cross Society. The building has 26 floors with 523 rooms. Most of the room are suitable for 2 people with various facilities such as living area, library, canteen, washing room, and multipurpose room. Caption The site of the project was surrounded by 4 existing buildings of doctors' and nurses’ dormitories. There were 3 high-rise buildings around the site which was a thoroughfare for vehicles to pass by. There was a low-rise building that stood in the middle of the site which had... Mehr

Projekt • By ArchitectkiddGeschäfte

The Street Ratchada

As part of a wider urban plan for the surrounding area, Architectkidd renovated a retail development occupying a large space at the busy intersection in Bangkok. Taking an opportunity to question the typical closed “big box” model of shopping malls, the aim was to create a more dynamic presence as well as to allow everyday life to permeate through into the building. W Workspace Architectkidd proposed a new intermediate space attached to the front of the existing interior retail volume. This semi-outdoor atrium houses a variety of programs, displays and public functions and provides the ability to house temporary and more experimental activities to reach out to young people. W Workspace The facade becomes a mediator b... Mehr

Projekt • By LANDPROCESSParks/Gärten

Sookwana Healing Garden

Establishing the vision of a ‘Green hospital’ for the hospital planning development, Kotch has been involved to create more green areas for a dense concrete hospital and utilizing the possible waste space to create a better healing environment. The healthy environment of the hospital is considered a crucial component of the healing process. The planning and design provide physical spaces for the users to reconnect with nature. The key to shaping the healthy behavior and well-being of patients, families, visitors, and their staff. LANDPROCESS The Ecotherapy concept is applied to enhance the therapeutic experience. The proved evidence of better recovery in physical sickness with the touch of natural elements. Sunlight, plant... Mehr