ASA Journal 15/2023

ONE FOR ALL, ALL FOR ONE
89
11
10
พื้นที่นั่งอเนกประสงค์
ภายในส่วนของห้องสมุด
และ Service Center
11
พื้นที่ double voloume
ภายในส่วนของห้องสมุด
และ Service Center
The architectural composition within the seven-story
building creates distinct zones to accommodate
the functional program. The first area is called the
Low Zone, which has been carefully designed to
meet the needs of visitors who arrive in their own
vehicles. It includes a reception lobby, a café, a
restaurant, and a control room. The High Zone is
home to several important facilities, including the
entrance lobby of the service center, an office, a
library, a seminar room, meeting rooms, and a room
specifically designed for hosting workshops and
lectures. The concept of “a place for all” is reflected
in the design of communal spaces that are integrated
into other functional areas. These spaces
were specifically created to encourage interactions
among users. The public space adjacent to Ladprao
Road is on the first floor. The design team has raised
the floor of the lobby and professional service zone
to be above ground level, making them part of the
High Zone. This change has been made with the
intention of increasing green space for the surrounding
community and providing users with new
experiences in how they engage with the building.
The space is designed with a walkway that runs
alongside rows of barrier plants, which are grown to
a height that is at eye level. The walkway gradually
ascends, leading up to the main entrance of the
building. The design team has incorporated outdoor
seating in the form of an amphitheater at the front
of the entrance hall. This space is open to everyone
and provides a comfortable area for lounging,
socializing, reading books, or even taking a nap. The
designer convinced the owner to agree to transform
the space into an open, public area that warmly
welcomes community members to interact and have
fun with. With the area’s high population density,
the birth of public green space, which serves as an
urban lung, allows people to take a deep breath and
experience better well-being in their daily lives.
The design team has taken a mindful approach
in their endeavor to mitigate the ecological ramifications
associated with the construction of the
building. The urban ventilation concept takes center
stage in the design, seamlessly integrated into the
building’s zoning. This innovative approach gives
rise to a breathtaking ensemble comprising two
interconnected structures. A colossal open space
unites both of the structures, serving as a passage
for vehicles. The presence of two distinct buildings
brings a sense of scale and proportion, gracefully
harmonizing with the neighboring built structures and
seamlessly integrating within the dynamic fabric of
the surrounding context. The design team undertakes
the task of crafting not just a mere environment within
the building’s interiors but also melding the structures
into the context of which they are a part. The design
team has masterfully crafted an urban ecosystem
that is effortlessly fused into the surrounding community.
The deliberate absence of any logos, symbols,or
grand signage that typically adorn buildings
serves to foster a sense of coexistence between the
structure and its community while simultaneously
offering a visually pleasing and welcoming presence
to all who encounter it.