The Commons Saladaeng is a F&B complex nestled in vibrant Bangkok neighborhood called “Saladaeng”, meaning a red pavilion. The name came from the presence of a small red-gabled train station situated nearby 100 years ago. Eight small gables, reminiscent in scale of those in the past, are made possible to accommodate the present-day needs for wider interior spaces with the use of a special M-shape roof structure. Red rubber, clear and red transparent corrugated sheets add a layer of visual complexity onto a simple architectural form. The building facade forms a concave curve receding away from the large Ficus tree in the front minimizing disturbance to its branches and emphasizes the tree itself as the main focal point. The tree provides shading for the cascading ground, screens out the visually incongruous context across the street while simultaneously adds a level of privacy and intimacy to the space within. The building middle volume was carved out as large open-air communal dining space, oriented towards the tree. It fuses large steps with platforms, seating and planting. A special pallet unit system is strategically added as an architectural device that transforms the cascading steps into different configurations suitable for various kinds of activities. The Commons is an innovative urban lifestyle architecture, well rooted in its historical and climatic context with a sense of place, and always adapting itself to answer to the changing life of the community.
The Commons Saladaeng
Department of ARCHITECTURE Co.
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Anne-Rachel Schiffmann
Director of Interior Architecture
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Stefan Weil
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Christiaan Fokkema
Partner
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Omar Abdelghafour
Founder Principal
at Light Space Design
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Ruud Belmans
Creative Director
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Leni Popovici
Founding Director and Partner
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Veronica Givone
Managing Director Hospitality
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Mengjie Liu
Cofounder
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Yifan Wu
Cofounder
at Sò Studio
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Sonia Tomic
Senior Associate, Head of Furniture & Materials
at Universal Design Studio
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Gudy Herder
Trend Consultant
at Eclectic Trends
Wonderful subtle pattern play on wa...
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Liam Doyle
Principal
at Jump Studios
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Tina Norden
Partner
at Conran and Partners
A very creative low tech interpreta...
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6
7.5

Justine Fox
Cofounder | Colour Specialist
at Calzada Fox
I enjoyed the subtle use of brand a...
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8
6
7

Anne-Rachel Schiffmann
Director of Interior Architecture
at Snøhetta
I like how the design is focusing o...
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8
8
6
7.25

Stefan Weil
CCO
at Atelier Markgraph
For me the promise of Hermes is up...
6
6
6
5
5.75

Christiaan Fokkema
Partner
at Hollandse Nieuwe
I'm impressed by the colour use and...
7
7
8
5
6.75

Omar Abdelghafour
Founder Principal
at Light Space Design
7
8
7
6
7

Ruud Belmans
Creative Director
at WeWantMore
For me the design language and scen...
4
6
4
4
4.5

Leni Popovici
Founding Director and Partner
at KAP Studios
A beautiful, elegant space carefull...
6
9
6
3
6

Veronica Givone
Managing Director Hospitality
at IA Interior Architects
6
7
6
5
6

Mengjie Liu
Cofounder
at Sò Studio
6
7
6
6
6.25

Yifan Wu
Cofounder
at Sò Studio
6
7
6
5
6

Sonia Tomic
Senior Associate, Head of Furniture & Materials
at Universal Design Studio
5
6
6
5
5.5

Gudy Herder
Trend Consultant
at Eclectic Trends
Wonderful subtle pattern play on wa...
7
9
9
4
7.25

Liam Doyle
Principal
at Jump Studios
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7
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5
6.5
Designer
Client
The Commons Saladaeng Co.,Ltd.
Floor area
3000 ㎡
Completion
2020
Architectural Design
Lighting Design
ACCENT Studio
Environmental graphic Design