ASWA installs golf driver-like steel entrance along curved concrete panel facade in bangkok

the entrance of the mixed-use building in bangkok’s thonglor area incorporates steel elements inspired by the sleek shape of a golf driver.

ASWA edited by tim spears April 1, 2025 4 min

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PLP City Range serves as A Mixed-Use Space Inspired by Golf

ASWA (Architectural Studio of Work – Aholic) has completed a mixed-use building in Bangkok’s Thonglor area, integrating a golf simulation center with residential spaces. The design of PLP City Range incorporates concave and convex precast concrete panels on the facade, visually referencing the arc of a golf swing. These panels create dynamic light and shadow effects throughout the day while serving functional purposes, such as managing natural light for indoor golf simulation areas.

The entrance and future retail spaces feature steel elements inspired by the streamlined shape of a golf driver. Semi-reflective materials enhance the visual contrast, emphasizing a contemporary aesthetic. The six-story structure is designed with distinct functions on each level, optimizing space for various uses.

ASWA installs golf driver-like steel entrance along curved concrete panel facade in bangkok - 1 — all images by Soopakorn Srisakul unless stated otherwise

Layered layout by ASWA Integrates Recreation and Living Spaces

The design team at ASWA (Architectural Studio of Work – Aholic) arranges the main lobby, retail areas, and on-site parking on the ground floor. The second floor houses a youth indoor golf simulation area, accompanied by a canteen. The third floor offers a VIP golf simulation bay, private rooms, and a bar area. The fourth floor features a semi-outdoor chipping and putting green, along with a multi-sport court designed to utilize natural ventilation.

The upper levels accommodate residential spaces, with the fifth and sixth floors designed as bare-shell double-volume units. Large, strategically placed curved glass openings provide panoramic views of the Thonglor area while maintaining controlled lighting conditions for the golf simulation equipment. The combination of opaque and transparent materials ensures a balance between functionality and openness, integrating recreational and residential elements within the urban environment.

ASWA installs golf driver-like steel entrance along curved concrete panel facade in bangkok - 2 — ASWA completes a mixed-use building in Thonglor, combining a golf simulation center with residential spaces

ASWA installs golf driver-like steel entrance along curved concrete panel facade in bangkok - 3 — the building’s facade features concave and convex precast concrete panels | image by Phuttipan Aswakool

ASWA installs golf driver-like steel entrance along curved concrete panel facade in bangkok - 4 — the entrance incorporates steel elements inspired by the shape of a golf driver | image by Phuttipan Aswakool

plp-city-range-mixed-use-aswa-bangkok-thonglor-designboom-1800-3 — semi-reflective materials highlight the contrast between solid and transparent surfaces

ASWA installs golf driver-like steel entrance along curved concrete panel facade in bangkok - 5 — dynamic light and shadow effects shift across the exterior, enhancing its form

plp-city-range-mixed-use-aswa-bangkok-thonglor-designboom-1800-2 — the six-story structure is organized with distinct functions on each level for efficient space utilization

ASWA installs golf driver-like steel entrance along curved concrete panel facade in bangkok - 6 — the structure blends recreational and residential functions within an urban setting

ASWA installs golf driver-like steel entrance along curved concrete panel facade in bangkok - 7 — the ground floor includes a main lobby, retail spaces, and on-site parking facilities | image by Phuttipan Aswakool

plp-city-range-mixed-use-aswa-bangkok-thonglor-designboom-1800-4 — the combination of materials and forms creates a cohesive visual identity | image by Phuttipan Aswakool

ASWA installs golf driver-like steel entrance along curved concrete panel facade in bangkok - 8 — thoughtfully placed openings maximize natural light contributing to the spatial experience | image by Phuttipan Aswakool

ASWA installs golf driver-like steel entrance along curved concrete panel facade in bangkok - 9 — curved glass openings provide panoramic views of the Thonglor area | image by Phuttipan Aswakool

project info:

name: PLP City Range mixed-use

architects: ASWA (Architectural Studio of Work – Aholic) | @aswa_bangkok

lead architect: Phuttipan Aswakool

location: Bangkok, Thailand

area: 2,750 sqm

photographers: Soopakorn Srisakul | @soopakornsrisakul, Phuttipan Aswakool

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