Sunone / Department of Architecture

Nov 2009

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Architect: Department of ARCHITECTURE Co., Ltd.
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Owner: Sun Systems Corporation, Ltd.
Project team: Amata Luphaiboon, Twitee Vajrabhaya Teparkum, Waraphan Watanakaroon, Prow Puttorngul, Chanon Petchsangngam, Atirotj Rojratanawalee & Kanin Manthanachart
Landscape Architect: Department of ARCHITECTURE Co., Ltd.
Interior Designer: Department of ARCHITECTURE Co., Ltd.
Lighting Designer: ACCENT Studio
Construction Management: Building Construction Management Co., Ltd.
Main Contractor: Nai Chang Thai Engineer Co., Ltd.
Interior Contractor: New Muang Thong Furniture Co., Ltd.
Project Area: 1,200 sqm
Project year: 2007-2009
Photographer: Wison Tungthunya

Located among a low-rise residential neighborhood, a new location for a software developer–SUNONE presents designers with a great challenge dealing with quality of living for existing residence and working condition for the new comer. In order to preserve serenity of an area, respect privacy for each residence and simultaneously create pleasing working environment for staffs, pattern of horizontal screening was introduced to the project. Not only does it create visual barrier between inside and outside; allowing no direct sight from inside to surrounding residence, but does it serve as light filter generating array of light quality for interior space.

second floor plan

Interior design strategy was designed to promote flexibility and transparency in work environment. In contrary to the traditional office space, SUNONE provides a range of work settings including bench desks completed with task lights for concentrated work, and informal places such as lounge/bar setting for group meeting and chats. This socially oriented space is intended to improve the possibilities for social interaction among staffs rather than previously tended electronic communication.

Truly the most delightful feature of an interior space is the design of interior screen that scattered throughout space. While exterior screen reflects technological character of company’s field of business, interior screen, on the opposite, directly reflects adventurous personality of the owner and staffs. Industrial material like colorful PVC strip curtain has been cleverly incorporated through the building to reflect energy and liveliness of these extreme-sport lovers. Besides operating as space divider and enclosure, this screen, with its transparency property, also functions as an indicator of an area’s privacy level. By using PVC strip curtains, openness and transparency of office space are maintained.

With deliberate architectural strategy, the two building typologies, office and home, can perfectly fuse in one environment regardless of their architectural style. By creating a work space in the low corporate presence, SUNONE has successfully provides a place that encourages both collaboration and relaxation among its staffs.

: © Wison Tungthunya

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: first floor plan

: fourth floor plan

: second floor plan

: third floor plan

Cite:
Saieh , Nico . "Sunone / Department of Architecture" 12 Nov 2009. ArchDaily. Accessed 08 Feb 2012. <http://www.archdaily.com/40650>

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ลิ่ง says:

อ้าว ไอ้แป๊ะ กูเข้ามาเห็นพอดีเลย

# November 13, 2009 at 02:32

mark says:

far too disconnected from the outside environment. can imagine feeling somewhat depressed after a while in there

# November 13, 2009 at 02:48

Nutapong says:

Office is the place where we spend half of our day hence we need to have a good office interior that helps us in regulating our mood, and it also helps us to work efficiently.Here at Sun Sytems, extra care has been taken to provide a homely atmosphere for employees so that they can deliver their best.

# November 13, 2009 at 04:28

Veevaeck says:

Working at Sun One is a unique experience, I feel enthusiastic and energetic. The entire credit goes to the awesome architecture and interior design.

I have worked and visited offices of various companies in India, China, Egypt but most of them follow the same trend, Sun One is off the track, the building architecture, interior decoration, furniture design, color combination is fabulous. Not only me, all my colleagues prefer to spend as much time as they can at Sun One.

# November 13, 2009 at 04:45

Terada says:

I had the privilege to visit this company once to meet a friend who is working there. The first thing that came out of my mouth was “WOW”. Everything there, right from the entrance is so impressive. I have never seen such an office in my life. They have a unique meeting room and one of it’s kind of stairs…

I ended up asking ” Do you have a job?”

# November 13, 2009 at 04:54

Tom Markey says:

Being a Business development executive I often visit companies hence I visited Sun Systems too. I was so jealous looking at the people there working in full comfort..The working environment created by the innovative architecture and interior designer is ideal for working. All I know is color selection plays an important role in order to keep positive energy flow and this was so nice handled at Sun One. The greenery all around is visible from inside providing additional relaxation to our eyes

I would give 10/10 from my side

# November 13, 2009 at 05:02

Eric Huang says:

I couldn’t believe my eyes as to what I was looking, can an office be like this also???

really amazing… I wish I could work in such kind of place full of luxury and comfort.

# November 13, 2009 at 05:20

Office worker says:

It’s really more than half a day that u spent time at the office (with yr eyes opened!). So, it is always the dream of every office people to work in such a nice place like this.
The exterior really stands out and makes this building became the landmark. The interior is also distinguished, cozy, relaxing, and good for someone there who need creativity. Many corners in the office are very nice to sit and work on yr laptop. The large single space also let your imagination flows. I wish I could work in a nice place like this! So jealous the ones who are working there. I think this is one of the coolest office in Thailand…

# November 13, 2009 at 07:49

A Sphere says:

Conglat.
young blood Thai Architect.

# November 13, 2009 at 10:28

Glazed says:

Best name ever for an architect, this kills me:

Department of ARCHITECTURE Co., Ltd.

# November 13, 2009 at 10:30

Pawis says:

How could someone even think about such a stair case design…really incredible…good job architect!! good luck..

# November 16, 2009 at 01:51

Vinai says:

Nice thinking and perfect implementation of ideas…a unique model and inspiration for all learners of architecture

Thailand is proud of you…

# November 16, 2009 at 01:54

Opas says:

every corner of Sunone has something special…don’t believe me?
just drop by and look yourself….

many thanks to the architect and his team for giving us such a beautiful SUNONE building

# November 16, 2009 at 01:57

William says:

could you replicate this is again in Malaysia :)

Love your work and appreciate your imagination.
Wish you all the best for your future endeavors

# November 16, 2009 at 01:59

Suchith says:

Super cool dude…really a master piece..may I know the website of your company, wanna see some more of your work…

Congrats..

Suchith
(Sri Lanka)

# November 16, 2009 at 02:04

ROBERT TAN says:

I can not find your office website

But I have been to Six Senses Hideaway Samui
my TH friend tell me design by their office really nice place

And i know one more Sala Phuket
next time i will go there

# November 16, 2009 at 03:41

Amata says:

Suchith, website of our office, Department of ARCHITECTURE Co., Ltd, is under construction at the moment. If you (or any of you readers) like to know more about us, you may write me at amata.dept@gmail.com.

# November 16, 2009 at 04:18

Kornelia says:

Excellent work. It’s beautiful, functional and special pleace.
But isn’t it a little bit dark inside? Just a feeling…
Again – great work!

# November 20, 2009 at 02:45

norbert says:

looks great.
genious use of industrial material.
been to the designer’s resort works, and loved them!
bravo for thai architect

# November 21, 2009 at 02:56

Sennex says:

Very nice workplace but only thing that’s not practical. Their task chairs which it’s not ergonomic chair. It’s nice for meeting room rather than to propose for more than 8 hours sitting.

# November 26, 2009 at 00:07

amata says:

Any readers interested in us, Department of ARCHITECTURE Co.,Ltd., may see our temporary portfolio in our under-construction website; http://www.departmentofarchitecture.com.

# November 26, 2009 at 03:07

A4 says: