The project is an extension of existing open-air market selling food, clothes in a local community near the Suvarnabhumi airport. The developer wants to utilize the land to fullest based on flexibility and capacity of the shops.  All possible shapes, orientations, and spaces were explored to the extent for the best use out of limited allowable 2,000m2 building area.

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Architects: AOMO

Location: Lat Krabang, Bangkok 10520, Thailand

Lead Architects: Sivichai Udomvoranun, Varat Limviboon

Area: 2000.0 m2

Project Year: 2017

Photographs: Chaovarith Poonphol

Structural Engineer: Trinondha Consultants Co., Ltd.

System Engineer: Suriya Panichjaroen
Contractor: Ekawatyothakij Co., Ltd.

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Text description provided by the architects. The project is an extension of existing open-air market selling food, clothes in a local community near the Suvarnabhumi airport. The developer wants to utilize the land to fullest based on flexibility and capacity of the shops.  All possible shapes, orientations, and spaces were explored to the extent for the best use out of limited allowable 2,000m2 building area.

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The design intent is to utilize natural ventilation and light as much as possible which is critical in the tropical climate and also provide ...