BANGKOK | Maha Nakhon | 313m | 1028ft | 77 fl | U/C - Page 4

***Chad*** · July 23rd, 2009, 08:40 AM

Marutokung! · July 23rd, 2009, 08:46 AM

Wow nice design. This tower is mean Bangkok city.

HomesickAlienn · July 23rd, 2009, 08:51 AM

it's beyond nice
oh my fu*kin god

69Ketchup · July 23rd, 2009, 08:52 AM

Its name means metropolis for sure

69Ketchup · July 23rd, 2009, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by =Tep=

OMA-Designed MahaNakhon Tower Announced
An analysis of nearby Bangkok skyscrapers, which Scheeren describes as “a collection of very strange characters.”

This diagram shows the intended dynamism of the ground level “valley,” absorbing activity into the spiraling “pixels” of the tower.

An elevation of the site, showing the public plaza framed by the tower and adjacent “Cube.”

_________________________

Daone · July 23rd, 2009, 10:33 AM

Still in the proposed forum??

69Ketchup · July 23rd, 2009, 10:48 AM

313 meters

be finished in 2012

DAMN

Nongkhai_tong · July 23rd, 2009, 11:47 AM

I guess this thread will be move to super tall forum soon.

jiverage · July 23rd, 2009, 11:52 AM

OMG.

I hope they approve this as it is just absolutely beautiful. It will be a true landmark of Bangkok I hope. The size, the blue pixels, the twists, and the cuts all add to the chaos of Bangkok just like they described it.

It is definitely the right height and right location to place a 300+, all those buildings surrounding already 200+ will definitely put Bangkok's Sathorn district on the map and I think we will be the first city in SEA aside from KL [Petronas and the TOWER thing which doesnt really count] to have two 300+ buildings.

OMG. Inshallah this thing comes true.

69Ketchup · July 23rd, 2009, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thepowermancity

image hosted on flickr

ASIA'S NEW LANDMARK IN BANGKOK

SATHON
BTS SKYTRAIN Chong Nonsi Station

Design coming Sonn

BTW, anyone heard again how many floors? Heard from an unconfirmed source that its actually 80 floors??? I don't think i would want to be that high up though. Maybe sometimes like eating at restaurant or something. But to live on the 80th floor...hmm

----------------------
BY
http://www.maha-nakhon.com/
http://www.pacedev.com/site/home/

ย้ายครับย้าย...:

Philly Bud · July 23rd, 2009, 04:04 PM

It's striking, elegant and modern. It soars!

Oh please, please let this be built!

Marutokung! · July 23rd, 2009, 05:36 PM

MOVE MOVE MOVE ......

***Chad*** · July 23rd, 2009, 06:50 PM

AWESOME.....

69Ketchup · July 23rd, 2009, 08:10 PM

image hosted on flickr

very funny this pic seems the project is built already

Daone · July 23rd, 2009, 09:22 PM

It is already built in my dream you know

.

Imperfect Ending · July 23rd, 2009, 11:57 PM

Now for the real wait of having it actually being built

OEincorparated · July 24th, 2009, 07:39 AM

How many people really live in Bangkok?

napoleon · July 24th, 2009, 09:00 AM

Massive MahaNakon landmark project unveiled

THE NATION Published on July 24, 2009

Billed as the largest Thai property project today and the city's tallest when completed, MahaNakon was yesterday unveiled as a striking 77-storey tower and retail complex with a market value of Bt18 billion.

Local builder Pace Development and its partner IBC (Industrial Building Corp), a subsidiary of Israel's Fishman Group, said the project aimed to "deliver an architecture befitting Bangkok's place among Asia's great cities".

On completion in 2012, it will house the Ritz Carlton Residences, where the smallest 125-square-metre units will sell for Bt30 million.

The monolithic structure and a second building with a plaza are the brainchild of renowned designer Ole Scherer, best known for his prestigious CCTV Tower in Beijing, with its "loops" signifying the many linkages that form China's state communications giant.

Scherer, a partner of the OMA architecture firm, holds great affection for Bangkok, having spent more than half a year in the city in 1999 on a campaign for an architectural exhibition called "Cities on the Move".

"Bangkok is a city where the past, present and future come together", he said. "Its old waterfront settlements, colonial buildings and skyscrapers coexist as one."

"Bangkok is very chaotic, intense, yet it is one of the most beautiful cities I have visited - because of its sharp contrasts," he said. |"I have the fantasy that 500 years in the future, many cities will look like Bangkok."

His view is reminiscent of Ridley Scott's sci-fi film "Blade Runner".

Bangkok has "dome towers, elephant buildings, robot buildings and even UFO-buildings," he observed.

"To make MahaNakon unique, we decided on a slim monolithic form."

"A monolith itself is dull, it doesn't give or take from the environment. So we decided to excavate the building," he said, gouging out large sections of the building at various points.

"By doing that we can achieve an amazing range of structures, like massive terraced gardens in many sections, floating rooms and spaces in the air."

Pace Development chief executive Surapoj Techakraisri said: "The firm has kept its promise to make MahaNakon a landmark."

Referring to the plaza section of the compound, which aims to draw in people with its opulent gardens, open restaurants and facilities for outdoor events, Surapoj said: "We wanted to build something that will enhance the stature of the Thai capital as well as give something back to its citizens."

The hotel component of the complex - called The Edition - will be operated by the Marriott chain.

While MahaNakon is IBC's first Thai project, it should not be the last, said CEO Dalit Braun.

And while Vietnam and India look promising, Thailand is an easier market to invest in, she said.

Braun first visited Thailand 20 years ago and has never ceased to be surprised at the many improvements she has seen over the years.

kang rey · July 24th, 2009, 09:20 AM

I cann't wait to see....

OtAkAw · July 24th, 2009, 09:23 AM

I love the design of the tower! It looks like it's going to disintegrate! Interesting concept.

July 23rd, 2009, 08:40 AM	#61
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July 23rd, 2009, 08:46 AM	#62
Marutokung! Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bangkok Posts: 1,146 Likes (Received): 2	Wow nice design. This tower is mean Bangkok city. __________________ whatever

July 23rd, 2009, 11:47 AM	#68
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July 23rd, 2009, 11:52 AM	#69
jiverage Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangkok/Riyadh/Victoria, CA/Geneve Posts: 191 Likes (Received): 0	OMG. I hope they approve this as it is just absolutely beautiful. It will be a true landmark of Bangkok I hope. The size, the blue pixels, the twists, and the cuts all add to the chaos of Bangkok just like they described it. It is definitely the right height and right location to place a 300+, all those buildings surrounding already 200+ will definitely put Bangkok's Sathorn district on the map and I think we will be the first city in SEA aside from KL [Petronas and the TOWER thing which doesnt really count] to have two 300+ buildings. OMG. Inshallah this thing comes true. __________________ Bangkok City of Life

July 23rd, 2009, 04:04 PM	#71
Philly Bud City Of Brotherly Love Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posts: 435 Likes (Received): 4	It's striking, elegant and modern. It soars! Oh please, please let this be built! __________________ "Good Sex is like a game of good bridge ... if you don't have a good partner, you better have a good hand." - Mae West

July 23rd, 2009, 08:51 AM	#63
HomesickAlienn WE F*** YOU Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: M A H A S A R A K H A M Posts: 1,465 Likes (Received): 1	it's beyond nice oh my fu*kin god

July 23rd, 2009, 08:52 AM	#64
69Ketchup BANNED Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,270 Likes (Received): 2	Its name means metropolis for sure

July 23rd, 2009, 10:33 AM	#66
Daone Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangkok: City of (Fallen) Angels Posts: 2,141 Likes (Received): 1	Still in the proposed forum??

July 23rd, 2009, 10:48 AM	#67
69Ketchup BANNED Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,270 Likes (Received): 2	313 meters be finished in 2012 DAMN

July 23rd, 2009, 05:36 PM	#72
Marutokung! Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bangkok Posts: 1,146 Likes (Received): 2	MOVE MOVE MOVE ...... __________________ whatever

July 23rd, 2009, 06:50 PM	#73
*Chad* Kickimus Gluteus Maximus Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bangkok Posts: 36,254 Likes (Received): 290	AWESOME..... __________________ You have the right to remain silent, everything you say will be misquoted and used against you in the forum -Imate pravo da ?utite, sve što budete rekli može i bi?e upotrebljeno protiv vas na forumu You know you love me. XOXO.

July 23rd, 2009, 08:10 PM	#74
69Ketchup BANNED Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,270 Likes (Received): 2	image hosted on flickr very funny this pic seems the project is built already

July 23rd, 2009, 09:22 PM	#75
Daone Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangkok: City of (Fallen) Angels Posts: 2,141 Likes (Received): 1	It is already built in my dream you know .

July 23rd, 2009, 11:57 PM	#76
Imperfect Ending Or is it? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: In Portland, Oregon with Leo Posts: 10,443 Likes (Received): 24	Now for the real wait of having it actually being built __________________ Las Vegas \| Los Angeles \| San Diego \| San Francisco West Coast Road Trip \| Road Trip Part 2 ︷︸︸︷︸︷︷︸︷︸

July 24th, 2009, 07:39 AM	#77
OEincorparated Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,991 Likes (Received): 4	How many people really live in Bangkok?

July 24th, 2009, 09:00 AM	#78
napoleon Liberty, Equality, Frate Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 48,542 Likes (Received): 348	Massive MahaNakon landmark project unveiled THE NATION Published on July 24, 2009 Billed as the largest Thai property project today and the city's tallest when completed, MahaNakon was yesterday unveiled as a striking 77-storey tower and retail complex with a market value of Bt18 billion. Local builder Pace Development and its partner IBC (Industrial Building Corp), a subsidiary of Israel's Fishman Group, said the project aimed to "deliver an architecture befitting Bangkok's place among Asia's great cities". On completion in 2012, it will house the Ritz Carlton Residences, where the smallest 125-square-metre units will sell for Bt30 million. The monolithic structure and a second building with a plaza are the brainchild of renowned designer Ole Scherer, best known for his prestigious CCTV Tower in Beijing, with its "loops" signifying the many linkages that form China's state communications giant. Scherer, a partner of the OMA architecture firm, holds great affection for Bangkok, having spent more than half a year in the city in 1999 on a campaign for an architectural exhibition called "Cities on the Move". "Bangkok is a city where the past, present and future come together", he said. "Its old waterfront settlements, colonial buildings and skyscrapers coexist as one." "Bangkok is very chaotic, intense, yet it is one of the most beautiful cities I have visited - because of its sharp contrasts," he said. \|"I have the fantasy that 500 years in the future, many cities will look like Bangkok." His view is reminiscent of Ridley Scott's sci-fi film "Blade Runner". Bangkok has "dome towers, elephant buildings, robot buildings and even UFO-buildings," he observed. "To make MahaNakon unique, we decided on a slim monolithic form." "A monolith itself is dull, it doesn't give or take from the environment. So we decided to excavate the building," he said, gouging out large sections of the building at various points. "By doing that we can achieve an amazing range of structures, like massive terraced gardens in many sections, floating rooms and spaces in the air." Pace Development chief executive Surapoj Techakraisri said: "The firm has kept its promise to make MahaNakon a landmark." Referring to the plaza section of the compound, which aims to draw in people with its opulent gardens, open restaurants and facilities for outdoor events, Surapoj said: "We wanted to build something that will enhance the stature of the Thai capital as well as give something back to its citizens." The hotel component of the complex - called The Edition - will be operated by the Marriott chain. While MahaNakon is IBC's first Thai project, it should not be the last, said CEO Dalit Braun. And while Vietnam and India look promising, Thailand is an easier market to invest in, she said. Braun first visited Thailand 20 years ago and has never ceased to be surprised at the many improvements she has seen over the years. __________________ Thailand Ayutthaya World Expo 2020 Thailand Gateway Of ASEAN (South East Asia Hub) BOI Thailand Board of Investment Tourism Thailand MICE Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau Thailand Trade Department

July 24th, 2009, 09:20 AM	#79
kang rey Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bogor_Kendari_Sulawesi Tenggara Posts: 1,932 Likes (Received): 54	I cann't wait to see....

July 24th, 2009, 09:23 AM	#80
OtAkAw BUMMED Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Makati Posts: 2,132 Likes (Received): 44	I love the design of the tower! It looks like it's going to disintegrate! Interesting concept.

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