Architecture studio ASWA has completed HEYDAY, an innovative community hub for Bangkok University in Thailand that features three asymmetrical volumes topped with curved gable roofs. The multi-functional building combines a co-working space, food court, and future restaurant spaces within a single structure, creating a new social destination for students and faculty members.
Located adjacent to the university campus, the site sits strategically between blocky apartment buildings that line both sides of a one-kilometer street. The building's three asymmetrical volumes with their distinctive curved gable roofs were specifically designed to break the visual monotony created by the surrounding rectangular apartment structures. This energetic and eye-catching architectural form aims to attract students and faculty while encouraging greater use of the new community facility.
To enhance connectivity between the campus and neighboring residential areas, ASWA carefully planned the site's accessibility features. The two-story student hub houses a food court and rental spaces on the ground floor, while a prominent blue staircase provides access to the second level. The upper floor contains the co-working area, which includes a mezzanine section on one side, offering flexible study and collaboration spaces for university users.
The interior design mirrors the building's exterior character through wavy, curved elements that interact with the various volumes throughout the space. This design approach creates visual continuity between the inside and outside of the structure. The second floor also accommodates two large rental spaces specifically designated for future restaurants or cafes, expanding dining and social options for the university community.
With its playful and vibrant architectural language, HEYDAY is designed to serve as a welcoming and joyful gathering place where students, faculty, and university personnel can meet regularly. The project represents ASWA's vision of creating a true community commons that brings together different segments of the university population in an engaging and memorable architectural setting.
