MUSEUM 02 | GUARDIAN GLASS
EXPLORE THREE EXAMPLES OF MUSEUM DESIGNS THAT USE GLASS TO BRING VIEWERS, CURATED SPACES, AND OBJECTS TOGETHER WHILE ALSO MEETING THE AESTHETIC AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS THAT EVERY MUSEUM REQUIRES
MUSEUM 02 | GUARDIAN GLASS
EXPLORE THREE EXAMPLES OF MUSEUM DESIGNS THAT USE GLASS TO BRING VIEWERS, CURATED SPACES, AND OBJECTS TOGETHER WHILE ALSO MEETING THE AESTHETIC AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS THAT EVERY MUSEUM REQUIRES
DESIGNED BY THOMAS JUUL-HANSEN, THE INTERIOR DESIGN OF SCOPE LANGSUAN IS A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE CAN ACHIEVE A NEW PARADIGM OF LUXURY THROUGH ITS EXQUISITE AND MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS
TEXT: JINTAWACH TASANAVITES
PHOTO COURTESY OF SCOPE LANGSUAN EXCEPT AS NOTED
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To further reflect the ambition to achieve Bangkok’s elevated living standards in the modern era, SCOPE Langsuan initially gathered a selected group of world-renowned designers for this ambitious project. Ultimately, the team has specifically handpicked Thomas Juul-Hansen, a New York-based Danish architect, as the most fitting interior designer for this project. Although this is his first project in Asia, Thomas Juul-Hansen is no stranger to the world of luxury interior design projects in the west and has masterminded interiors for New York and London’s most buzzed-about developments. One example is the 75-story One57, home to New York City’s most expensive residence. His firm has also developed a diverse body of design works not just in residential projects but also in hospitality, retail and commercial interiors.
SCOPE LANGSUAN 2 Bed Unit
For each project, the firm designs a unique and innovative formal option to create a notion of timeless manifesto through thoughtful investigations of contextual sensitivity, materiality, and customization. “I believe that luxury is a universal language. And it is about the harmony between quality of light, space, functionality, and material.” Thomas told art4d with confidence when approached with a question regarding the definition of luxury. “In that way, the epitome of luxury in Bangkok is not that different from that of New York or London.”
Thomas Juul-Hansen | Photo: Ketsiree Wongwan
The interior planning design is sequenced and sectioned in consideration of residents routing from lobby entrance to their door home. On the ground floor, residents will first enter a pristine lobby greeted with a sculptural green marble concierge and light fixtures made with pink onyx hanging from the ceiling, designed to fit the space by Thomas himself. Exclusivity and privacy are also part of the planning. In the lobby area, each area of the services, circulating between the residents and the staffs are designed to avoid an unnecessarily overcrowding space. Moving forward from the lobby, private elevator will simply take you directly home. Each room’s specifications are restricted beyond specific dimensions to ensure that all residents experience the best possible atmosphere. This space design has been decoded to be the ideal ratio of ‘good size’ between 83-436 sq.m. and ‘good floor to ceiling height’ at 3.5 and 4 meters. This uncompromising composition of size and height also provide the feeling of living inside a single-unit house.
In terms of the look and feel, Thomas further described the inspiration he obtained from his visit to the city as, “Bangkok is the city of light and air. It has a very bright quality and an airy, warm tropical climate. So I wanted to showcase the light and airy palette to reflect that quality of Bangkok.” Upon entering the room, residents can undoubtedly feel a sense of those qualities, not only from the spacious dimensions but also attained by the full floor-to-ceiling window that illuminated the space with natural light. The bright material selection and color palette accentuates the interior and embraces its inhabitants with soothing warmth and refined serenity.
With a synergy of form and function, SCOPE’s decision to use German appliance brands like Gaggenau and Bulthaup was a no-brainer. From the highest quality and aesthetic of the appliances to how they blend perfectly, every aspect has been rigorously thought out. The level of attention applied to the details comes as little surprise when you consider the uncompromising functions of each element in the kitchen. Take one example of the material used for both countertops, the ivory and creamy off-white Taj Mahal quartzite. This single slab of stone serves both aesthetic functions and also protects from any absorption of water so residents can use it without any worries of color change over time caused by spillage and extreme usage. There is an abundant row of storage spaces in the entrance room through to the living area to assist residents in decluttering. These cabinets are designed to up to hundred pairs of shoes and other electronic appliances like washing and drying machines. Beside the entrance cabinets are the walk-in closet from an Italian brand, LEMA. This open structure U-shaped closet sits next to an all-white marble-covered voluminous bathroom. Adding to the high level of attention to detail and concern for its luxurious functionality, there are many custom pieces of furniture personally designed by Thomas himself. “It’s something I learned long, long time ago that handcrafting a bespoke furniture that fits with the setting of the space, the whole experience changes.” The furniture pieces in the room, such as working tables, TV consoles, and other built-ins, are made by Thomas down to the detailing level to work best with the space and the program in each room. This further adds to the level of careful craftsmanship, and attention to design that the project feels is essential for achieving a new paradigm of luxury
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PHOTO: PANORAMIC STUDIO
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WHO
AIM INTERIOR DESIGN COMPANY LIMITED
WHAT
AIM INTERIOR DESIGN is an interior architecture design studio founded in 2018 by Suthasinee Suwanwalaikorn. With our beliefs in the competence of interior architecture, we aim to express our philosophy through designs with the interrelationship between interior design, architectural space, and its context.
BAC Office, project in collaboration with SSAA Studio
BAC Office, project in collaboration with SSAA Studio
BAC Office, project in collaboration with SSAA Studio
BAC Office diagram
WHEN
Started off as a freelance interior architect in 2018 and registered a company in 2022
WHERE
Bangkok, Thailand
WHY
We “aim” to curate an aesthetically pleasing space that functionally escalates people’s quality of life.
MFEC Office (Phase 2) diagram
How would you define creativity?
We believe that creativity is an act of turning anything or any idea into reality. There is no right or wrong, just different perspectives.
Describe your practice in three words.
Attentive l Collaborative l Customer-Oriented
MFEC Office (Phase 3)
MFEC Office (Phase 3)
MFEC Office (Phase 3) diagram
Where do you go, or what do you do when you get stuck on a project?
Put myself in the new environments, go to new places, see new faces, listen to other people’s stories or spend time on other kinds of art that could help activate my emotions and creativity.
What project are you most proud of?
Not particularly on any specific projects but we’re always proud when our clients are satisfied with the work we deliver to them : )
Reflection Jomtien Beach Pattaya Condo, Project in Collaboration with VIDA Design Studio
Interior : AIM Interior Design, VIDA Design Studio
If you could invite any creative out for coffee, who would you choose and why?
Peter Zumthor since he has a very unique design approach with thoughtful details.
Reflection Jomtien Beach Pattaya Condo, Project in Collaboration with VIDA Design Studio
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CAN ARCHITECTURE CATER TO THE LIVES OF OTHER SPECIES APART FROM HUMAN? EDUCAN SCHOOL FOR DOGS, HUMANS AND OTHER SPECIES BY ENRIQUE ESPINOSA AND LYS VILLALBA IS DESIGNED TO BE BENEFICENT TO HUMANS, AND OTHER ANIMALS SUCH AS DOGS AND BIRDS
PHOTO COURTESY OF ONLY HUMAN EXCEPT AS NOTED
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WHO
Only Human, an architectural practice founded by 2 architects.
Only Human Studio
Only Human Studio
WHAT
Only Human believes that good space has vibrations which could elevate humans both physically and metaphysically. These kinds of spaces come from concept-forming through observation and experimentation while cooperating with the users to understand their behaviors and needs.
Sohelou St.Marc Catholic Chapel l Photo: Acki
Sohelou St.Marc Catholic Chapel (Photo: Acki)
WHEN
Since 2018
WHERE
In our small garden in Bangkok, Thailand
WHY
We named our studio “ONLY HUMAN” to remind ourselves of how small we are in this world. To keep in mind that there are many things that we do not know and could not predict.
Baan Monmakok Resort l Photo: Acki
Baan Monmakok Resort l Photo: Acki
How would you define creativity?
Creativity is a process of seeing existing things from different perspectives and interpreting them through our experiences. It keeps us searching for possibilities.
Describe your practice in three words?
Humble l Appropriate l Explorative
Where do you go? or what do you do when you get stuck on a project?
We surround ourselves with lots of books about design. Sometimes we drive into small alleys to get inspired by observing architecture both old and new, by architect or no architect. These elements which are out of our scope of thoughts are then reinterpreted and applied to our works.
What project are you most proud of?
The Sohelou St. Marc Catholic Chapel is one of our favorites. The project received so much love from all the people involved; the client, the builders, and the villagers. They have given in so much effort.
Sohelou St.Marc Catholic Chapel Photo: Acki
Sohelou St.Marc Catholic Chapel Photo: Acki
Sohelou St.Marc Catholic Chapel Photo: Acki
If you could invite any creative out for coffee, who would you choose and why?
We could not pick! Too many, it should be a feast!
PHOTO: ANAKE FOTO EXCEPT AS NOTED
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WHO
Less Architect
WHAT
A small design practice that intends to create works of all scales with the highest level of quality, refinement and attentiveness.
Mintel l Photo: Anake Foto
Mintel l Photo: Anake Foto
Mintel l Photo: Anake Foto
WHEN
2019
WHERE
Bangkok
WHY
The design of today and the future, no matter what discipline, is moving towards a simpler path.
Otter House l Photo: Chaichoompol Vathakanon
How would you define creativity?
The fusion of processes, ideation, thinking, writing, painting, imagination and dreams.
Describe your practice in three words.
Mi – ni – mal
Prachinburi Museum l Photo: Chaichoompol Vathakanon
Prachinburi Museum l Photo: Chaichoompol Vathakanon
Where do you go, or what do you do when you get stuck on a project?
Getting out of the work environment we’re in, either going for a run, swimming, playing tennis, golfing or head to the gym. Doing something different helps ease your mind and make good ideas flow.
What project are you most proud of?
The design of the office of Seum Work Company Limited. It’s a renovation of an old building constructed during Bangkok’s Modernist era, we gave it a new life and more of a contemporary spirit
Seumworks l Photo: Anake Foto
Seumworks l Photo: Anake Foto
If you could invite any creative out for coffee, who would you choose and why?
Peter Drucker. He taught us that in addition to the design process, management is just as important
Otter House l Photo: Chaichoompol Vathakanon