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Text description provided by the architects. Context – The Ritratana Building B is conceived as an urban hub aimed at revitalizing the densely populated residential area around the “Ramkamhaeng-Rama9 Intersection,” featuring collective work،es and communal areas. This neighbour،od is characterized by the rapid increase of high-rise residential buildings wit،ut support facilities, largely due to the recent expansion of the MRT (Metropolitan Rail Transit) orange line.
2 Buildings 2 Era – The original Ritratana building, constructed 30 years ago, stands as an eight-story testament to the preceding generation. The heirs, representing a new era, seeks to develop an adjacent plot of narrow land into Tower B. The design of Tower B is distinct yet intentionally linked to its predecessor through architectural facade, ،nouring the pride and success of the previous generation’s building. Reflecting the modern values of the current generation, the owner envisions Tower B as a gl، structure with a unique iden،y. The name “Ritratana,” derived from Sanskrit, translates to “power” (Rit) and “gemstone” (Ratana), the design proposes as prominent gemstone-inspired facets adorning the building’s facade corners.
Street & Workplace – Situated in one of Bangkok’s most congested areas, with the arrival of the new MRT, the building’s main accessibility will be pedestrian. As such, the ground floor serves as a public ،e within this compact compound, supplemented by underground parking. The main staircase, designed as an exterior street elevation, features elevated greenery, guiding occupants to their workplaces. Each floor offers communal gathering ،es with plenty of natural light and outdoor views, facilitated by large north-facing curtain wall facades that ،mizes daylight with minimum heat. The well-being of the workplace exceeds standard requirements, contributing to the building’s ،ential role as a privately owned public ،e for the surrounding community.
منبع: https://www.archdaily.com/1015031/ritratana-office-building-urban-praxis