A green flow that inspires creativity and nurtures well-being.
Project Information ↘︎
Client & Developer
AIA Group
Architect
Creative Crews Ltd.
Status
Completed
Landscape Area
11,566 sq.m.
Year
2023
Award
- PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards (2020 and 2023)
- TALA Award (2024)
- Golden Pin Design Award (2024)
Design Director
Prapan Napawongdee
Landscape Architect
Katavet Sittikit
Phat Chapanon
Ginsupa Tantiprasong
Rattanin Peewsook
Sorat Sitthidumrong
Sumonpan Kong-u-thaikul
Construction Manager
Anongnard Jungmongkolsawat
Horticulturist
Supaluk Paorik, Jakkrapan Kongklum
Collaborator
M&E: Meinhard (Thailand) Ltd.
C&S Engineering: Meinhard (Thailand) Ltd.
AIA East Gateway is a new model of office building located in the Bangna area. This building emphasizes the well-being of office employees by integrating nature and green spaces into the building.
Nature Wellbeing
‘Bangna’ district has an elevation of only 0 to 0.5 meters above sea level. Rapidly growing economic with high construction density would result in lacking space to absorb water during rainfalls which leads to frequent flooding’
AIA East Gateway building not only emphasizes well-being but is also dedicated to addressing the issue of flood-prone areas with nature-based solutions. The design ensures that the property can serve as a water retention area during heavy rainfall for 4 months and store up to 1,161.25 cubic meters of water. The significant key of the design is the natural retention pond and the bioswale, which not only enhance the ambiance of the surrounding area but also function as water retention areas for the project.
The natural retention ponds also serve as a rainwater harvesting area and upcycle the water. All of the green spaces within the project are designed as Rain Gardens capable of capturing and slowing down water flow. These gardens feature can also filtering dust and contaminants before allowing the water to flow into natural ponds. This is achieved through long bioswales which are designed like streams amidst green vegetation. Those parts help to trap pollutants and slow down the water initially, then stored in rain harvesting tanks and undergo a nature-based purification process. The purified water is reused for various activities within the project, such as irrigating the plants.
As an extension to working life within the building, the surrounding landscape on the ground, on podiums, and sky balcony do not only offer a relaxing atmosphere for people, but also provide areas to promote physical and mental well-being; such as an outdoor exercise area featuring a vibrant red running track contrasted with greenery along 400 meters, an outdoor fitness, table tennis, indoor fitness, and even a saltwater swimming pool.
There are areas to promote Social and Community well-being for employees, with meeting pavilions, resting pavilions, walking meeting routes, and dining tables.
