Bangkok freehold property: Hotel-style apartments atop a luxury shopping mall

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Bangkok freehold property: Hotel-style apartments atop a luxury shopping mall

Perched on the banks of the Chao Phraya, the showtime Mandarin Oriental-branded residence in Southeast Asia is a 52-storey condominium that is a office of the Iconsiam mixed-use complex.

27 Oct 2022 06:30AM (Updated: 04 Jul 2022 07:59AM)

Commonly known as the Old Town area of Bangkok, the city's Rattanakosin Island has experienced waves of change over the years. Sited along the Chao Phraya River, the celebrated enclave has witnessed a blitz of luxury hotel openings and property launches. A new monorail extension, the BTS Aureate Line, is as well expected to run in phases in the adjacent few years.

As one of the nearly prominent landmarks in the neighbourhood, The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok hotel seems to be history incarnate. Since information technology was first congenital over 140 years agone, the 1000 dame has seen the city progress from a trading port to the bustling metropolis that it is today.

But across the river from the hotel is The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, a luxury freehold holding launched in collaboration with Thai property programmer MQDC. The first Mandarin Oriental-branded residence in Southeast Asia is a 52-storey condominium that is a function of the Iconsiam mixed-use complex – a THB54 billion (South$243 million) venue that features retail, amusement and cultural venues.

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The living and dining area of an flat designed past Joyce Wang Studio. (Photograph: Standard mandarin Oriental)

Envisioned as an architectural tribute to the Chao Phraya River, the building has 146 waterfront units, which include a mix of two- and three-bedroom apartments as well equally penthouses with private lift access. Foster & Partners was roped in as an architecture consultant, while Joyce Wang Studio was tasked to design its glamorous interiors.

"The Residences at Standard mandarin Oriental has been designed with influences derived from both the organic landscape and the unique vernacular architecture of Bangkok today," explained Wang, the founder of her eponymous studio. "By reflecting the qualities of the river – from the organic lines of the river bed, the raw edges and geometric forms of rocks and shells, and the various tones of river sediment – a strong foundation for the interior concept was formed."

The lounge surface area at the footing floor of The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok. (Photo: Mandarin Oriental)

Upon inbound the lobby, a stunning array of chainmail chandeliers makes an enduring impression; Wang considers it as ane of her favourite elements in the project. "The chandeliers motility subtly with the winds and coruscate against the light; they are reminiscent of water motility and reflections off the surface of the Chao Phraya River," she said. The ethereal quality of the lighting too forms a pleasing however gentle contrast to the splendid vestibule.

The vestibule is designed equally a social infinite that creates a sense of customs among the residents. Information technology features various lounge areas every bit well as a communal pantry where homeowners can choice upward a coffee or two while chatting with neighbours. Another shared space on the fourth storey features a light-infused lounge furnished with an open kitchen and suspended bookcases filled with design tomes and objets d'art. A country-of-the-art gym and a golf simulator are likewise located on the fifth floor.

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A lounge area on the 36th floor of The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok. (Photo: Standard mandarin Oriental)

The crown precious stone of the common areas is on the 36th floor, where homeowners can appreciate the impressive sights of the urban center. "We wanted to create a testify-stopping experience for residents and their guests to savour breathtaking views beyond Bangkok," explained Wang. A custom-fabricated solid marble potable fountain is the focal point of this space for visitors and residents to relish the cocktails, fresh juices and snacks served throughout the day.

Metal trimmings add a glamorous bear upon to the streamlined look of this kitchen. (Photo: Mandarin Oriental)

Besides the common areas, Joyce Wang Studio was also tasked to craft the interior architecture of almost all of the apartments to create a seamless transition between the public and individual spaces. Luxurious finishes and bespoke detailing defined the projection, with the studio partnering local Thai artisans and manufacturers to create bespoke furniture and lighting as well as custom-made wall panels for the property.

"Every material application is used to help tell a story that encompasses the overall design vision," said Wang. "Timber panelling, travertine slabs and timber parquet all add up to create a rhythm inside the space that eases the resident from the hectic urban environment of Bangkok into a subdued stride within The Residences at Standard mandarin Oriental Bangkok."

Bangkok freehold property: Hotel-style apartments atop a luxury shopping mall

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