BBG Architects To Design Sofitel In Bangkok

NEW YORK— Brennan Beer Gorman/Architects (BBG) and Tandem Architects has been selected by Richee Center and Supply Co. and Accor S.A. to design the new 31-story Sofitel Bangkok hotel. The 342-key luxury hotel will feature 34 suites, six food and beverage outlets, health club, spa and meeting rooms. Currently in design, the hotel is scheduled to open in early 2006. Limestone, pre-cast concrete, stainless steel and glass will combine to create a timeless design that can be experienced at three distinct levels. At the pedestrian level the lobby will offer fully glazed walls enabling views onto the street. Passengers on the citys Sky Train will have direct views into the buildings public spaces on levels one through three. The tower has been designed as an iconic addition to the skyline and is topped by a series of setbacks culminating in a signature circular crown that can be viewed from all directions. “The limited size of the building site posed a significant design challenge,” noted Yann LeRoy, BBGs design partner. “We developed an efficient yet refined 51,400SM (553,269SF) building that meets all of the clients program requirements without sacrificing any of the luxury that guests associate with the Sofitel brand.”