REACHING NEW HEIGHTS! THE ALL NEW “TOPS CLUB”

The new mega membership store “TOPS CLUB” in Bangkok

Concept i congratulates Central Food Retail Co (CFR) and Central Retail Corporation on the grand opening of their new mega membership store “TOPS CLUB” in Bangkok on Sept 28th 2022. The newest of Central Groups eight retail concepts, Tops Club is a “never before seen” retail member club offering imported consumer goods and premium products from over 20 countries, in an innovative 15,000 sq m warehouse format. Product displays are fun and interactive with over 40 sampling points set up throughout the store. Membership is easily accessible, seamlessly integrated with Central’s extensive consumer network. The concept will elevate retail to the “next level” as an ultimate destination for food, product quality, choice and price point.

Concept i was appointed as the Lead Consultant for this flagship project and provided comprehensive services for Master Planning, Architecture and Interior Design, Retail/Operational Consulting, and assisting CFR with the Due Diligence process.

Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g_UED2ZA

Chinese Design Awards 2022

Concept i is delighted to have taken part in Chinese Design Awards 2022 hosted by Architecture Press Release and awarded the Gold Winner awards for Chengdu Forte Financial Island project design (under construction) for the following categories:
1. Interior Design
2. Retail Interior
3. Commercial Retail Interior
4. Commercial Interior

APR Announcement URL: http://www.architecturepressrelease.com/chengdu-forte-financial-island-concept-i-thailand/

Gold Winner | Chengdu Forte Financial Island | Concept i
http://www.architecturepressrelease.com

BUILD: Architecture Awards 2022

United Kingdom, 2022 – BUILD Magazine has announced winners of the 2022 Architecture Awards.

Concept i is being recognized for an award as Best Commercial Architecture Design Project (Thailand): Seacon Office Headquarters.

The official press release – https://www.build-review.com/build-magazine-announces-the-2022-architecture-award-winners/

A’ Design Award & Competition:

We are delighted to receive the 2022 Iron A’ Design Award for Citystars Heliopolis Retail. The award celebrates excellence in Architecture, Building and Structure Design by the International Design Academy. Concept i collaborated closely with the client team and all stakeholders to achieve vibrant, innovative solutions relevant to the changing needs and trends shaping contemporary public space design.

Our Design Presentation Page:
https://competition.adesignaward.com/gooddesign.php?ID=138180

Concept I is delighted to take part in A’Design and Competition and has been granted the Bronze A’ Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category, Building and Structure Design Category by the International Design Academy, the grand jury panel of the A’ Design Award & Competition which consists of influential press members, established designers, leading academics and prominent entrepreneurs worldwide.

Our Design Presentation Page:
https://competition.adesignaward.com/gooddesign.php?ID=137813

APR International Interior Design Awards:

A huge “congrats” to Seacon’s Munx2 Experimental Retail Space for winning a “Gold” International Interior Design Award, 2021. The Architecture Press Release Awards (APR) received many huge projects this year and jury members were “overwhelmed to see such a wide range of projects featuring design innovations and intelligence from across the world”. With it’s ever changing fusion of innovative retail, arts and performance space, co-working labs, foodie trends, creative zones, skate galleries and more, the 27,000 sq.m Munx2 has truly ruffled the feathers of traditional retailing.

Mun x 2 Experimental Retail Zone – Bangkok, Thailand
http://www.architecturepressrelease.com/gold-winner-mun-x2-concept-i/

Congratulations Hong Kong Jockey Club for winning a “Silver” International Interior Design Award, 2021. Concept i designed “Valley@7” an inspiring collection of luxury dining and interactive leisure experiences for “4 Generation” family play and enjoyment . The Architecture Press Release Awards (APR) recognize and celebrate a wide range of projects featuring design innovations and intelligence from across the world”.

Happy Valley Clubhouse Extension, Hong Kong
http://www.architecturepressrelease.com/silver-winner-hkjc-valley7-concept-i/

ArchFrame Design Awards:

Concept i are delighted to receive 2 “Gold” awards at the recent 2021 Archframe Design Awards including:

Citystars Galaxy of Life – Heliopolis, Cairo
http://www.thearchframe.com/archframe-awards/galaxy-of-life-archframe-design-awards-2021/

Mun x 2 Experimental Retail Zone – Bangkok, Thailand
http://www.thearchframe.com/archframe-awards/mun-x-2-archframe-design-awards-2021/

ArchFrame is one of the world’s most prestigious award platform for architecture. It recognizes outstanding ideas that redefine Architecture design through the implementation of novel technologies, materials, programs, aesthetics, and spatial organizations along with studies on globalization, flexibility, adaptability, and the digital revolution”.

A Cool Co-Lab is Born!

Setsatian School for the Deaf, Bangkok

 

Setsatian School is Thailand’s first school for the hearing-impaired and has been operating since 1953. Over the past few months Concept i has been working closely with the School to transform the existing computer room into a brand new Creative Co-lab.

“New computer technologies are global and visual and can give the children a barrier free dialogue with society” says Geoff Morrison, CEO of Concept i.  “Our goal is to bridge the employment gap for these kids by helping to empower them with digital skills relevant to our changing world.”

Co-Lab means “collaboration” explains Kittisak J. Interior Designer. “We designed a bright and vibrant space where students can inter-mingle and explore digital skills in a fun way”. Interior graphics and soft furnishings use the Pantone Institute’s color’s of the year – neutral ultimate gray and vibrant yellow Illuminating.

“The color symbolism is powerful” says Pei-han, Graphic Designer, “they highlight our human need to be seen, recognized and heard. This color combination connects to insight, innovation, intuition, and intelligence, motivating us to think, learn, create and problem solve in new ways.”

The space planning is angularized to give a creative look and feel, focusing on the class leader’s demonstration space and projection wall. “Global quotes and pictograms urge you to dream, explore, and create” says Nunthiya C., Architect. There are comfortable spaces to learn, relax, and exchange ideas.

“We look forward to working with the children”, Nunthiya explains. “Together with the teachers of Setsatian we hope to organize workshops where people with and without hearing impairment can interact, have fun, and develop skills together. The workshops will explore graphic and 3D sketching software.

 

Project Facts:         

Construction Period: Aug/Sept 2021

Co Lab Area:  85m2, 22 Work Stations, 2 comfort zones, showcase

Project Cost:  Baht 550,000

Project Inception:  Setsatian School

Sponsors:

Design/Interior Fit Out:  Concept i  www.concept-i-design.com

Furniture: Spokes Jewelry  www.spokesjewelry.com

Lighting Design: DJ Coalition  www.djcoalition.com

Lighting Supply: Mosaic Eins  www.mosaiceins.com

Contractor:  S.P.D. Construction

Team: Dr. Panadda W., Kru Saijai S., Kru Narumol S., Geoff M., Wanna W., Nunthiya S., Kittisak J., Pei-han S., Sineenat D., Wiphada T, Patteera K., Wipaporn P., Banjama P, Sompetch L, Prawat C, Onanong S, Pongkhun Y., Rinnin K.

RLI Designer Award:

Concept i are delighted to receive the prestigious 2021 RLI Designer Award at the 16th UK, Retail and Leisure International’s Awards. The gala dinner/ceremony was held at the Londoner Hotel, London on Sept. 23rd. In her opening speech, RLI Publisher Jayne Rafter said:

 

“Retail will reinvent itself once again and in time we will look back on Covid‐19 as a catalyst for some of the biggest changes the world will see. Tonight we honour the most visionary and innovative retail and leisure concepts from across the globe. The Awards pay tribute to those companies that continue to push the boundaries; who are not afraid of the challenges that they are presented with; and who refuse to settle for anything but the very best.”

 

“It’s an absolute privilege and tribute to the versatility of our teams, clients and industry” says “Geoff Morrison, Founder and CEO of Concept i. In this second year of the pandemic, all of us in the Retail/Leisure industry have been pushed to new horizons. With challenge comes innovation, and the RLI Designer Award means even more to us in this context of global change”.

 

Winners 2021