BANGKOK | MAHA NAKHON-The Ritz Carlon Residences | 1,031 FT | 75 FLOORS

[SkyscrapersOfNewYork]

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[phillyskyline]

I luv it, what an original design!

[Some guy]

What a skyscraper of the future! WOW :tup:

[Rail>Auto]

That has got to be the weirdest thing I have ever seen, but I'll give it props for being unique and creative.

[ltsmotorsport]

I luv it, what an original design!

Not so original. Looks veeeeeeeeeeery similar to the tower proposed that's supposed to go on top of the old Met Life building in NYC.

[hammersklavier]

Wasn't this the building with the elephants in the rendering posted a year or so ago?

[tdawg]

Reminds me of this Rem Koolhaas building proposed for NYC.

http://curbednetwork.com/cache/gallery/3225/2855431633_12e3f8f9c8_o.jpg

[Infernal_Elf]

looks like a whiteish typical box shaped american skyscraper that has had its cladding ripped off serveral places to show off the office spaces inside the buildings.

very intresting design only thing that bother me is that the top dozent quite match the midsection

[SkyscrapersOfNewYork]

Reminds me of this Rem Koolhaas building proposed for NYC.

http://curbednetwork.com/cache/gallery/3225/2855431633_12e3f8f9c8_o.jpg

i like 56 Leonard but i wish we were getting this instead

[xboarder84]

One of the most beautiful skyscrapers I have seen on this site yet! Real shame it isn't being built in the US though.

[Fabb]

Reminds me of this Rem Koolhaas building proposed for NYC.

http://curbednetwork.com/cache/gallery/3225/2855431633_12e3f8f9c8_o.jpg

Wasn't it a design by Herzog & de Meuron ?

[SD_Phil]

Odd design. Looks like a picture of a highrise in the middle of collapsing. Maybe it would look different in reality v. rendering but from these few pics I don't think I like it.

[Phil McAvity]

^Exactly.

It looks seriously damaged.

[rapid_business]

What is the status on this building? Does anyone know?

[Travis007]

^ Toronto will gladly reuse it, LOL. Anyways, interesting design and sure to be an instant icon for Bangkok. Hopefully this is still in the works.

[TheMaxMan]

I like it. Looks like some fantastic post-apocalyptic apparition out of a SF novel. As long as it has its structural integrity, I'm all for it. Breaks up the usual clutch of lines quite nicely.

[Alliance]

This building could be spectacular. Bangkok has been getting a few solid towers lately.

[401PAS]

I think this is a STUNNING design and hope it gets built. The renderings show a design that are beautiful, provocative, unsettling, and interesting. When a building bring up those type of emotions, that is good design. However, if it is not executed well, then it can end up being a disaster. Let's see what happens.

[HomeInMyShoes]

I really like the design.

[rapid_business]

So here is so updates after a bit of googling:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqV7_JgKLeY&

MahaNakhon a hit abroad

Published: 24/08/2011 at 12:00 AM
Newspaper section: Business
Bangkok Post

Because of better sentiment among foreigners toward the elected government, the luxury developer Pace Development Co Ltd plans another roadshow in Hong Kong to pick up additional sales of at least 200 million baht for units at its high-end MahaNakhon project.

CEO Sorapoj Techakraisri said foreign property buyers' confidence in Thailand's economy and political situation had improved after the general election and formation of the new government, showing the country's political stability.

"They [foreign buyers] didn't care which party would become the new government, who would be the new prime minister or what the new policies would be," he said. "They just learned that we had a government from an election, a good sign for the country."

The company will have its second roadshow in Hong Kong next month to follow up new sales and expects to have at least 200 million baht after receiving many inquiries. The previous roadshow in Hong Kong last month recorded sales of 420 million baht for 10 units.

"Chinese buyers are interesting for us to tap, and we plan to talk with our sales agent about this segment," said Mr Sorapoj. "But they prefer one-on-one or private meetings to a roadshow because many of them are richer and want to stay unknown."

The company had 330 million baht in sales from eight units sold at another roadshow in Singapore. Total sales at both destinations of 750 million baht exceeded a target of 600 million baht, said Mr Sorapoj, a son of the major shareholders of the condominium leader L.P.N. Development.

With an investment of 14 billion baht, MahaNakhon will have 194 units worth 19 billion baht. It is 40% sold and sales are expected to reach 45% by the end of the year. Unit prices are 220,000 to 340,000 baht per square metre. Construction is to be completed in 2014.

"Better sales are helping us to make easier deals and to bargain better with banks that fund the project finance," said Mr Sorapoj. "By year-end we will complete a deal with the banks and hope to get the best terms amid rising interest rates."

In the year to date, the company had sales of 4.9 billion baht, up 60% from 2010. It has 20 units remaining for sale at Saladaeng Residences.

[DrNest]

^ Toronto will gladly reuse it, LOL. Anyways, interesting design and sure to be an instant icon for Bangkok. Hopefully this is still in the works.

Exactly! I would love to see this in Toronto

[Design-mind]

This is due to be finished in 2014, so they must be already part way up. Does anyone know what stage construction is at? Pictures anyone?

[Austinlee]

This building, if it is real and gets built is so refreshing. I love new design and this one is eye catching and looks quite functional with those sky gardens.

[scalziand]

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[Edmo]

Should this thread now be under Supertall Construction? Or are they still site prepping?

[Design-mind]

Thanks for the update Scalziand. That was a well put together time lapse video. Hopefully they are adding to this video so we can see the whole building go up!

[Surrealplaces]

A very interesting building.....I'm on the fence of whether I like it or not. On one hand, it's a unique looking design that looks good the more you look at the details, but at first glance it just doesn't look good. It looks like it's broken or something. I think a building's first glance impression is important.

[Juanses]

Wasn't it a design by Herzog & de Meuron ?

Proposed? This tower is under construction in NYC

[bobglen]

So, is this actually going up ?

[watson93]

I'm interested in the form of architecture and it's reflection of the country's culture and identity. Does this form of building truly reflect the country it is in?

[muppet]

^does any modern building? Modernism only derives from two countries that Courbousier and early modernists visited for their acetic, functional tradition - Morocco and Japan. It's known as the International style for it's use across the world, but is aesthetically ahistorical for all but those two countries.

500 year old buildings:

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[M. Incandenza]

^does any modern building? Modernism only derives from two countries that Courbousier and early modernists visited for their acetic, functional tradition - Morocco and Japan. It's known as the International style for it's use across the world, but is aesthetically ahistorical for all but those two countries.



Well, sure. Modern buildings that aren't modernist might reflect local culture and architectural traditions. And in fact many do, and more should.

(That's not to say that the design for this particular building isn't the bomb. I'd love to see some new updates on it, by the way.)

[rapid_business]

Does anyone have updates or recent pictures of this project?

[RobEss]

Does anyone have updates or recent pictures of this project?This website right here (http://newpattaya.com/construction/mahanakhon/) has an entire timeline of photos, most recently updated on July 2nd.

Here are some highlights, all courtesy of newpattaya.com

May 2014

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June 2014

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[Des9301]

Its already that far into construction? Wow, I thought it was still on site prep.

[P2000]

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[P2000]

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[xiaomianlong]

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[Paul in Cleveland]

This is perhaps my favorite building under construction anywhere. Love the design.

I was fortunate enough to be in Bangkok for a work trip last week, and on my one free day, I walked a couple of miles in 100-sh degree heat to get a closer look at this beauty. So worth it! Enjoy. :-)


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[rapid_business]

hmmm...none of the images work.

[Paul in Cleveland]

hmmm...none of the images work.

Sorry about that! Tried re-posting them through another host and they seem to be working now. ;-)

[excel]

Great update thanks.

[lotuseater]

This aesthetic reminds of the future as once envisioned around 1968... in buildings like the IDS Centre's atrium (Phillip Johnson) for example. Extending it up the tower may be new... but the push/pull of glass volumetrics is not. I like it though... it's pretty breathtaking.

http://www.rjn.stumble.com/old_site/MTMIDSCTR5.jpg

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IDS_Center

[spc fan]

Actually the mahanakhon is rather like a building still standing but was once being crashed by an airstrip. the broken like parts are circling the building.FUNNY!

[spc fan]

MaHaNakHon is futeristic but not being tallest building in thailand aways so pretty sad but design is good and it will be a world famous landmark. could be built 2015.

[Urbannizer]

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[franktko]

I really like this tower, awesome!

[shakman]

This suddenly became my favorite tower. :cheers:

[colemonkee]

Fantastic! Can't wait to see a daytime shot of it to see if it's as shimmery silver as the rendering.

[giallo]

Wow. It looks amazing. The world's first "glitchy" skyscraper.

[Design-mind]

Can't really tell from this picture but it looks like the glass in the recessed portion is a different colour. This has turned out great!

[HomeInMyShoes]

I remember liking it when I saw the renderings. It looks cooler in real life. Yep, glitchy is cool.

[Nightsky]

Great looking tower!

[HeightsRising]

I agree.....though I think the construction industry has come a long way, terms of materials quality (IDS center just looks cheap to me: makes one pine for refined structues like the Lever House)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lever_House



-HeightsRising
http://heightscalling.blogspot.com/

[tateyb]

Bangkok's Unconventional MahaNakhon Nearing Completion (http://skyrisecities.com/news/2016/02/bangkoks-unconventional-mahanakhon-nearing-completion)

MahaNakhon is now almost fully clad as work on the rooftop continues. Photos from Flickr users Thomas Bjørnstad and Mr. Cat show the skyscraper's placement in the skyline as it towers over its neighbours. The building is expected to open later this year to great acclaim.
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MahaNakhon construction, image by Thomas Bjørnstad via 500px

[Flyers2001]

Wow, awesome tower. Design is very futuristic looking. Anyone know what else the architect worked on?

[Kumdogmillionaire]

Wow, awesome tower. Design is very futuristic looking. Anyone know what else the architect worked on?

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[Zapatan]

Cool!

[HomeInMyShoes]

That last picture. Speechless.

[emfravel]

It's comical and light-hearted in a good way. I'm not sure if that's what the architect was going for, but it makes me smile to look at it.

[Urbannizer]

MahaNakhon, Thailand’s Tallest Building, Complete (http://www.ctbuh.org/News/GlobalTallNews/tabid/4810/language/en-US/Default.aspx)

MahaNakhon has officially completed following the handover of residential units in April, thereby meeting all of CTBUH’s criteria for building completion. At 314 meters, the building surpasses the Baiyoke Tower II to become Thailand’s tallest building. It is only the second supertall to be completed in the country.

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[excel]

Wow. Amazing building.

[HomeInMyShoes]

Yep. This building is ridiculously awesome.

[Route]

I have been lucky enough to see this beauty going up. It is amazing.

[Coldrsx]

Amazing design, so simple and yet so friggen cool.

[Design-mind]

I like this a lot better than the Leonard in NYC.

[photoLith]

This may be one of the most awesome skyscrapers in the world.