ASWA’s three-volume community hub for Bangkok University
ASWA designs HEYDAY, a new community hub for Bangkok University in Thailand, defined by three asymmetrical volumes. The project combines a co-working space, a food court, and future restaurants all within one building, making it the latest destination for students. Located next to the university campus, the site is situated between blocky apartments that line both sides of a 1-kilometer street. The building features three asymmetrical volumes with curved gable roofs, designed to break the monotony of the surrounding blocky apartments. This energetic and distinctive shape is intended to attract students and faculty, encouraging them to utilize the new hub.
all images by Soopakorn Srisakul
Curved interiors and playful architecture shape HEYDAY hub
To strengthen the connection between the campus and the adjacent apartments, ASWA design studio organizes the site’s accessibility plan. The two-story student hub features a food court and rental spaces on the first floor. A blue staircase leads to the co-working area on the second floor, which includes a mezzanine on one side. The interior of this area features a wavy, curved design that interacts with the various volumes throughout the space, mirroring the exterior’s form. Additionally, the second floor contains two large rental spaces intended for future restaurants or cafes. With its playful, vibrant architecture, the HEYDAY aims to be a welcoming, joyful space where students, faculty, and university personnel can gather frequently, serving as a common area for the entire community.
HEYDAY introduces three asymmetrical volumes beside Bangkok University’s campus
curved gable roofs define the building’s distinctive silhouette
the asymmetrical rooflines break the monotony of the surrounding urban fabric
HEYDAY sits between long rows of blocky apartment buildings
the hub is designed to attract students and faculty along a busy campus street
the building integrates multiple programs within a compact two-story layout
ASWA organizes site accessibility to connect the campus with nearby apartments
a blue staircase leads visitors to the co-working area on the upper level
the second floor includes a mezzanine overlooking the central space
interior spaces feature wavy, curved forms that echo the exterior volumes
curved surfaces create a continuous dialogue between inside and outside
the co-working space features a double-height area that interacts with the external volumes
the building’s ground floor features a food court and flexible rental spaces
the exterior form is intended to energize the student district
ASWA’s design establishes a playful, community-focused addition to the campus edge
project info:
name: HEYDAY
architect: ASWA (Architectural Studio of Work – Aholic) | @aswa_bangkok
location: Bangkok, Thailand
area: 1,200 sqm
photographer: Soopakorn Srisakul | @soopakornsrisakul
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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom
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