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How fashion influences make this Bangkok convention centre experiential

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03 Nov 2023
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How fashion influences make this Bangkok convention centre experiential
  1. Fashion and interior design converge in the newly renovated interiors of the Queen Sirkit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) in Bangkok’s Khlong Toei District. - Skyground
  2. Drawing inspiration from the collection of Queen Sirikit’s outfits, who was known for introducing Thai design and craft to an international audience, design studio Onion updated the 130,000-sq-m multi-use convention centre to reflect traditional Thai design. - Ketsiree Wongwan
  3. The prajayam pattern is applied on the escalator enclosures, with gold leaf. - Ketsiree Wongwan
  4. Bent and curved laminate panels cover the exterior walls of the halls, mimicking the pleats of fabric. - Skyground
  5. The first and second floors accommodate 50 conference rooms for business meetings along with two multi-purpose halls. - Ketsiree Wongwan
  6. In the halls, the prajamyam pattern used. It reproduced on different scales for ceilings, walls and partitions and was printed on the carpets. - Skyground
  7. The ballroom interior was inspired by outfits of the Hill Tribe pattern composed of geometrical patterns abstracted from nature. - Skyground
  8. It was reinvented it and applied to interior walls, made functional to serve as acoustic elements. - Skyground
  9. Lounge spaces intersperse exhibition halls. - Skyground
  10. Yellow ceramic tiles invoke the colourful nature of traditional Thai textiles. - Skyground
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  1. Fashion and interior design converge in the newly renovated interiors of the Queen Sirkit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) in Bangkok’s Khlong Toei District. - Skyground
  2. Drawing inspiration from the collection of Queen Sirikit’s outfits, who was known for introducing Thai design and craft to an international audience, design studio Onion updated the 130,000-sq-m multi-use convention centre to reflect traditional Thai design. - Ketsiree Wongwan
  3. The prajayam pattern is applied on the escalator enclosures, with gold leaf. - Ketsiree Wongwan
  4. Bent and curved laminate panels cover the exterior walls of the halls, mimicking the pleats of fabric. - Skyground
  5. The first and second floors accommodate 50 conference rooms for business meetings along with two multi-purpose halls. - Ketsiree Wongwan
  6. In the halls, the prajamyam pattern used. It reproduced on different scales for ceilings, walls and partitions and was printed on the carpets. - Skyground
  7. The ballroom interior was inspired by outfits of the Hill Tribe pattern composed of geometrical patterns abstracted from nature. - Skyground
  8. It was reinvented it and applied to interior walls, made functional to serve as acoustic elements. - Skyground
  9. Lounge spaces intersperse exhibition halls. - Skyground
  10. Yellow ceramic tiles invoke the colourful nature of traditional Thai textiles. - Skyground
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Location
Map pointer 60 Thanon Ratchadaphisek, Khwaeng Khlong Toei, Khet Khlong Toei, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Design
Onion
Architect
Design 103 International Ltd.
Client
N.C.C. Management & Development Co., Ltd.
Contractor
Thai Obayashi Corp., Ltd.
Floor Area
130,000 sq-m

Inspired by contemporary Thai fashion, the newly renovated Queen Sirkit National Convention Centre in Bangkok connects occupants with local culture and identity.

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