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?.

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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
 
 
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