Silom Complex, a modern office building and shopping mall located on Silom Road, serves as a hub for business, shopping, fashion and jewelry in addition to a string of popular restaurants and a supermarket, catering to consumers within Silom and surrounding areas.

As part of the renovation of the building exterior, parameters defining the approach to the building were completely altered to accommodate the arrival of a mass transit station.

In addition, the approach to mall design has shifted from one of blind boxes to one where the internal atmosphere and activities are visible to those outside, whether at street level or from the elevated rail platform. The new front façade is therefore composed of a transparent glass curtain wall, resembling a dynamic screen displaying diverse products and the myriad activities that take place within.

The mullions have been lined with LED lighting, programmed to emit a spectrum of colors and patterns, to add to the sense of movement on the façade both during the daytime and at night. These elements of design draw attention to the building. They also create a dynamic building with a friendly and energetic vibe, reflecting the perpetual buzz of comings and goings that make the Silom sub-District one of the main commercial hubs of the capital.

The aim of the interior renovation, involving changes to the store layout and the shape of the atrium, was to reduce corners and odd angles to maximize visibility for all stores.

The design concept was inspired by windmills (“silom” in Thai), which were brought to Silom Road, then known as Kwang Road, by foreigners and from which its current name was derived. Flowing lines associated with wind movements provided inspiration for the circulation space and its relationship to the shops, in addition to influencing the design of other major architectural elements such as ceiling panels, bulkheads, columns and floor patterns.

As the building’s floor-to-ceiling height is lower than those in newer shopping malls, the interior is rendered primarily in white to heighten the sense of spaciousness and to create a bright, airy atmosphere that feels highly contemporary.