Park Hyatt to open hotel at ALA’s Central Embassy Bangkok
The iconic hotel will be located in a prime location in the city’s central business district. Slated to open in 2014, Park Hyatt Bangkok will be housed within a new, modern mixed-use building designed by Amanda Levete Architects.
The design merges the distinct features of a podium and tower into a sinuous and continuously twisting coil. The form wraps around two vertical light wells in the retail podium and at the same time encloses and exposes a series of exterior courtyards and roof gardens for the hotel. Internal spaces break apart to reveal stepped terraces and vertical gardens.
‘Our design for this project has been underpinned by two strands of parallel research. We carried out extensive studies in Thailand exploring and documenting traditional patterns, materials and fabrication methods. In tandem, we’ve experimented with the application of advanced digital design techniques such as scripting and parametric modelling as a means of abstracting our hands-on research to create an innovative synthesis of technology and heritage that is specific to the context of Bangkok.’ says Alvin Huang, Project Director for Amanda Levete Architects.
Drawing on motifs and patterns found in traditional Thai architecture, the facade of the building is composed of a dynamic and fluid three-dimensional array of ceramic tiles. Changes in gradient, rotation and spacing break the long spans of continuous frontage into a rich pattern. On regarding the facade, this design element will draw attention to the buildingís coiling form and give varied impressions of the depth, shape and colour of its skin with each step taken.
“Park Hyatt Bangkok’s premier location within this attractive and rapidly growing international city represents our commitment to introducing the luxury of Park Hyatt to gateway locations around the world where our guests are travelling,” said Stephen Haggerty, global head of real estate and development for Hyatt Hotels Corporation. “The spectacular ‘twisted coil’ exterior design of this hotel will be a standout in Bangkok’s skyline and will reinforce the Park Hyatt brand’s long history of innovative design.”
Park Hyatt Bangkok will feature 222 rooms, including 49 suites. The hotel will include all-day dining and specialty restaurants, a lobby lounge and specialty lounge, as well as a sky bar and restaurant with magnificent views of downtown Bangkok. Park Hyatt Bangkok will also feature 15,515 square-feet of meeting space and impressive amenities including a spa, business centre, fitness room and swimming pool.
“We are delighted and honoured to enter into this agreement for Park Hyatt Bangkok,” said Chart Chirathivat, Managing Director – Central Embassy, Central Retail Corporation Ltd. “The union between a prestigious brand such as Park Hyatt, which is renowned for its outstanding service standard, and Central Embassy, a world-class luxury venture, will result in the perfect, seamless integration. Having Park Hyatt as a part of the Central Embassy project will surely put this luxury retail landmark on the world map, highlighting Central Embassy’s key philosophy of Infinite Connections.”
Situated within Bangkok’s central business district on the site of the former British Embassy, Park Hyatt Bangkok will be located near premium residences, offices of major international companies, embassies and high-end retail, including Central Chidlom, one of the best performing department stores in Thailand for over 30 years. The hotel will also have easy access to local expressways, the Bangkok Transit System, and the city’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
“We are honoured to work with Central Embassy and introduce the luxury Park Hyatt brand to Thailand. Park Hyatt Bangkok will add one of Southeast Asia’s principal business, financial and leisure destinations to the Park Hyatt brand’s impressive and expanding portfolio worldwide,” said Larry Tchou, managing director for Asia Pacific, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. “We eagerly await the opportunity to welcome our guests from around the world to one of the region’s greatest cities.”
In addition to Park Hyatt Bangkok, 17 other previously announced Park Hyatt hotels are under development in the following locations Além-Tejo, Portugal; Changbaishan, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, and Sanya Sunny Bay, China; Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Mumbai, India; Doha, Qatar; Marrakech, Morocco; New York, United States; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, St. Georges, Bermuda and Vienna, Austria.
