Thailand News April CONTENTS Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel (Bangkok) Bluepoint Condos Condominiums (Phuket)
Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit Project Overview Accor s newest property in Thailand is the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit on Sukhumvit Road. The hotel has 345 rooms and suites throughout 32 storeys with a total floor space of 51,400 sqm. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows, timber floors, state-of-the-art technology and sophisticated furnishings, while the 3 Opera Suites and 2 Imperial Suites offer terraces with sweeping skyline views. In recent years, Sofitel has re-branded itself as a luxurious, 5-star property, including a new visual identity. A modern geometric style, the O of Sofitel symbolically represents the unity created as host and traveler are brought together. Sofitel Luxury Hotels offer travelers uniquely different hotels around the world, complimented with the hotel s trademark French touch and the venue s individual local traits. The hotel chain has worked with some of the biggest names in architecture and design such as Jean-Paul Viguier for Sofitel Chicago Water Tower; Jacques Grange for Hotel Paris Le Scribe; Pierre-Yves Rochon for Sofitel London St James and Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah and the American firm of Yabu Pushelberg for Sofitel Los Angeles. The Bangkok property was designed by New York based BBG-BBGM who also designed the Peninsula Hotel and Grand Centara hotel in Bangkok. Project Details 1. Type of Business: Five-star city hotel 2. Open Date: April 3. Concept: Luxurious with a French touch and local accents. 4. Location: Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 5. Target: Affluent leisure and business travelers 6. Number of Rooms: 345 rooms, including 233 Luxury Rooms, 75 Luxury Club Millesime Rooms, 32 Prestige Suites, 3 Opera Suites and 2 Imperial Suites. 7. Room Rate: Starting at around US$ 180 per night for a luxury room. 8. Hotel Group: Accor Hotels; www.accorhotels.com 9. Architect: New York based architecture firm BBG-BBGM; www.bbg-bbgm.com 10. Interior Designer: Thai design company PIA; www.piainterior.com 11. Website: www.sofitel.com
Location Map The hotel is located on Sukhumvit Road between Sois 13 and 15, around the corner from lively entertainment area Soi 11 with its numerous restaurants and bars. Underground and sky train stations are within walking distance, while Suvarnabhumi International Airport is 30km away. View of the building against Bangkok s skyline.
The 31-storey building is expressed architecturally through classic limestone, pre-cast concrete, stainless steel and glass.
At the pedestrian level, the lobby offers fully glazed walls enabling views onto the street. Guests are welcomed into the hotel by a stainless steel and glass canopy.
The shape of the decorative structure in the lobby was inspired by L Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Lobby.
Lobby. Reception area.
Staircase from the lobby leading up to the mezzanine area.
Upon entering the hotel a triple volume lobby atrium is visible, with on the mezzanine floor the hotel s all-day dining restaurant.
Reception area.
Reception desk. Detail of reception desk.
A modern geometric style, the O of Sofitel symbolically represents the unity created as host and traveler are brought together.
The characteristic O symbol is omnipresent also in Voila restaurant.
Voila all-day dining restaurant.
Private dining room area on mezzanine floor. Detail of door knob.
The ballroom / function room.
Luxury Club Room. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows, marble tiling, timber floors and sophisticated furnishings.
Luxury Room. Luxury bathroom.
Bluepoint Condos Project Overview Currently under construction, the Bluepoint condominiums are located at the southern headland of Patong, the prime western coastline of Phuket island. The development comprises a total of 20 freehold and leasehold condominiums of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. All units have a variation of private rooftop garden balconies and optional plunge pool gardens. Building materials and all engineering systems were chosen to reduce operation and maintenance costs, and minimize negative effects on the surrounding ecosystem. Designed by internationally acclaimed architect Paul Raff Studio, the boutique condominiums won 2 awards at the Asia Pacific Property Awards for best Architecture Multiple Residence and Development Multiple Units. Project Details 1. Type of Business: Condominiums for sale 2. Expected Completion Date: 3. Concept: Ultra-luxurious with a modern, contemporary design 4. Location: Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand 5. Target: Buyers looking for an investment opportunity, holiday home, permanent home or retirement home. 6. Number of Units: 20 condominiums, ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms with sizes from 121sqm to 242sqm. 7. Prices: Starting from 19.79 million Thai baht (approximately US$ 642,000) 8. Developer: Bluepoint Developments Co Ltd 9. Development Management: Abode Developments Co Ltd; www.abode.co.th 10. Architect: Paul Raff Architects from Canada; www.paulraffstudio.com 11. Website: www.bluepointcondos.com
Location Map Bluepoint Condos is situated on the western coast of Phuket island, on the quiet southern tip of Patong Beach. Patong is Phuket s most popular destination and home to hundreds of International and Thai restaurants, bars and a vibrant holiday atmosphere. The development is positioned slightly away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to be in the heart of the action in a 5-minute drive. Phuket International airport is a 45-minute drive away.
The sales pavilion was also designed by architect Paul Raff. Sales pavilion.
Bluepoint Condos overlook Patong Beach and the Andaman Sea, and are located in one of the last available sea view plots on Phuket s desirable western coastline. Patong beach view.
The stylish exterior designs combine concrete with beautiful wooden finishes to create a 5-star concept.
Exterior circulation and parking area.
Patong beach view. Private rooftop sala and terrace.
Lower floor garden. A large communal swimming pool is available for all those who purchase a condo.
Penthouse living room. Each condominium has been designed to capture an optimum sea view with large floor-to-ceiling widescreen windows that fully fold away for uninterrupted views.
Master bedroom with attached ensuite bathroom. Evening view of 2 nd floor of building A.