Located in Mapthraputh District, Rayong Province, an area largely designated for factory sites with industrial estates and surrounding external land,
Exion Workshops is situated outside of the main industrial estate. The surrounding environment is relatively open, with nearby agricultural zones and
residential areas.
The architect was tasked by the project owner with developing a layout. The project required determining the size of the factory or operation building,
which was set at 24 meters wide and 48 meters deep. This size aligns with standard factory dimensions to minimize construction costs while providing the
optimal space for operations. The architect aimed to maximize the number of buildings on the site to accommodate future expansion. The layout includes
three operation buildings, with the front area designated for parking and office space, and the rear of the project allocated for worker accommodations.
On the first floor of the office building, a reception area is situated at the front, adjacent to the parking lot, to facilitate visitor access. Inside, a stair hall
connects the operation area and the second-floor office. The partition around the stair hall is made of glass, offering views of surrounding trees.
The building’s steel-structured stairs are designed with an open framework, creating an inviting space for staff to relax while staying visually connected to
different areas within the building. The second floor includes offices, with a manager’s room, conference room, and staff room. The front and rear partitions
feature large glass panels, providing views of the front tree-lined area and the main trees at the rear of the project.
The workshop is designed as a standard factory space per the project owner’s specifications, without an air-conditioning system. The building height is
optimized to support operations and to dissipate heat from the roof naturally.
In terms of aesthetics, the architects emphasized a distinct design for the office segment to contrast with the factory buildings behind it. The office was
designed to appear elevated and separated from the factory, creating the impression of a unified yet contrasting structure. A steel frame was used to form a
box shape, with a glass section extending from this frame to highlight the second-floor office, positioning it as the project’s focal point.
Design Team : Narucha Kuwattanapasiri
Interior Architect : -
Landscape Architect : -
Structural Engineer : Kor-It Structural Design and Construction Co., Ltd
System Engineer : Kor-It Structural Design and Construction Co., Ltd
Photograph : Soopakorn Srisakul
