A penthouse at a 34-story tower in Bangkok has sold for 436 million Thai baht (US$11.832 million), making it the country’s most expensive condo sale, according to the developer, the Scope Co.
Listed in early October, the nearly 4,700-square-foot residence at Scope Langsuan was listed for just one week before bagging a buyer, according to property records. Designed by New York City-based architecture firm KPF, with interiors by designer Thomas Juul-Hansen, the tower is located in Lumphini, “one of Bangkok’s most desirable and evolving neighborhoods,” according to KPF.
Mansion Global could not independently confirm the record sale or the identity of the buyer. Representatives for the developer declined to comment on the buyer.
The four-bedroom, five-bathroom penthouse offers an open layout with more than 13-foot ceilings and walls of glass—a design element that’s as important to the exterior as it is to the interiors.
“The dynamic facade features delicate glass ‘creases’ and stainless steel fins which ripple across the building’s surface, imitating the dynamic visual rhythm of traditional multi-layered Thai roofs,” KPF said about the building’s design on its website. The design also allows for private balconies, and creates a “dramatic visual experience not only for residents looking out to the city but also for external viewers. Scope Langsuan promotes the essential Thai attitude of hospitality and generosity, represented by the building’s openness and interior visibility.”
The residence also offers a kitchen by German brand Bulthaup, with appliances from Gaggeneau and Sub-Zero, including a wine fridge, listing photos show. There’s also a so-called sunset lounge adjacent to the balcony, allowing for an indoor-outdoor living space.
The building was designed by New York City-based architecture firm KPF.
Owen Ragget / KPF
Juul-Hansen was behind not only the neutral color palette and clean lines of the residence, but also chose the furniture that comes with it. That includes everything from the dining table for 10 to the custom stonework in the primary bedroom suite. There’s also an impressive dressing room from Lema, a furniture store based in Milan.
The residence also has a private elevator and five parking spots in the building’s fully automated subterranean garage. Other amenities of the 133-unit building include an outdoor terrace, a children’s playroom and several common areas, plus a pool and fitness center.
