silp architects converts a former warehouse into office building in bangkok

the est 64 by silp architects is a 1000 sqm office building project, converted from a 40-year-old warehouse on sukhumvit 64, punnawithi railway station in bangkok. the former warehouse building was built as a two story reinforced concrete structure, with one mezzanine level and one flat roof. the design by silp aspired to create an ‘old but new’ building that is respectful to the context of the surrounding neighborhood, yet strong in architectural character. by introducing a terrace of green recreational space behind the façade of the second and third level of est 64, the project aims to provide breakout spaces to prospective users in the idea of creating ‘work life balance’.

all images by sofography

the est 64 project has a total of 1,000 sqm of gross floor area with 9 parking lots, in which 6 of the parking lots could be converted to storage space. as part of the design brief, the client requested a building façade with strong architectural character, with flexi space that will suit different uses, such as office space, design studio, art galleries, warehouse and storage, etc. the design by silp aims to maximize the rentable floor space with minimal circulation. as part of the design process, they extended the flat roof, to gain extra usable space. by working around the unique features of the existing building, they developed a design that meets the client’s brief without requiring a complete demolition.

recreation space at 2nd floor terrace

the est 64 project is a 3- storey height building with a mezzanine floor inserted onto the first level. on each level, one can find provisions of bathroom, pantry, and balcony terrace as break out spaces. the mezzanine floor is a compact 2.5 meters high working space for potential administrative and accounting department. a big terrace floods the vast open plan on the second floor with natural sun light, rendering it as a multipurpose space for general use. overall, the design by silp creates a functional work environment that is sympathetic to the former warehouse building. 

the terrace at 2nd floor level

terrace can get natural light and ventilation

generous height 3rd floor working space

diagonal roof structure

compact working and reception space

stair lobby with natural ventilation brick

filter façade screen for security control and creating scenery for working area inside

staircase detail

wood sliding door detail

night view of the office

project info:

project name: est64 office

architecture firm: silp architects

completion year: 2018

built area: 960 sq.m.

project location: punnawithi bts station, sukhumwit64, bangkok, thailand

photographer: sofography

lead architect: sasicholwaree sawatdisawanee

architect: siramon suvichanvorasin

business consultant: benyada sinchaloenman

lighting designer: prapavee kunuchit

structural engineer: boonchu sedchaicharn

electrical engineer: tanakorn eaksongkiat

sanitary engineer: sutida sirimungkla

owner: narumol jitmaitreejaroen, apichai sedchaicharn, boonchu sedchaicharn

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edited by: lynne myers | designboom