Project Review: Life One Wireless

North: Witthayu Complex stands tall beyond Saen Saep Canal  

South: commercial buildings with 4-5 storeys and single houses with 2-4 storeys. Beyond is a cityscape comprising Central Embassy and Noble Ploenchit condominium

East: the back of the project where Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway lies a long stretch. Upper floors on this side will enjoy the view of city’s skyline

West: the front of the project right by Wireless Road, where the opposite side is a construction site believed to be erected with a high–rise building. The building will be decently distant from the project as Wireless Road has up to 4 lanes

The residential building is designed in Z–shape, having all units faced toward different directions for the maximum unit capacity. The ground floor is embellished with over 1 rai of garden as shown in the master plan

The 10^th floor shares the majority of space for the Cascade Garden and the rest for residential units. Most units on this floor are Studios which face toward the west, the rest are 1–bedrooms with 35 square metres facing the north and 2–bedroom (top right corner). Every unit on this floor has a direct access to the garden and seems to have high privacy as tall trees stand as a fence between each other. 

The 11^th – 41^st floor consist only residential units, located in double–corridor floorplan where every unit is slightly diagonal across each other. There are a few 2–bedrooms at the corners which offer superior views. The total unit per floor at below 40 units might have caused congestion, but the way floorplan is designed in Z–shape, with elevators on the north and south sides separately, helps diminish the issue. With 7 elevators available, the usage ratio would be 180–190 units per elevator.

The 42^nd floor consists of facilities entirely which is accessible through the north elevator only, the south elevator leads up to the mechanical room that controls the facilities on the 43^rd floor. On the 42^nd floor, there are High Garden Promenade, The Vista Desk, Sauna, and a Serviced Storage Room     

Th 43^rd floor is the rooftop, boasting with Dazzling Swimming Pool Panoramic View and a fitness that takes a sight of infinite city’s skyline. There’s also a green corner for residents to unwind.

Type G is the largest unit type, usually located at different corners of the floor plan – giving a broader view of cityscape. Type G is optional in three layouts. The first (image above) emphasises living room’s space and has a bathroom inside master bedroom.

 The second layout has two bathrooms located adjacent to each other, and the second bedroom’s bathroom is also shared by the living room. A downside of having two bathrooms arranged in this layout, is that the noise from showering or flushing could disturb the person in another bedroom. However, an upside is that the unit has a closed-kitchen.

The third layout has the widest surface yet equal usable area, and emphasises on the privacy as the room is clearly divided into three zones. Interestingly, the two bedrooms are not much different in sizes – hence, equivalent space for interiors. The smaller bedroom’s bathroom is also accessible from the living room.

The unit has a narrow surface yet deep in volume. Upon entering the room, residents will meet kitchen and bathroom standing opposite of each other. The partition separating this zone and the inner area is just the show unit’s prop to give some design idea. 

The provided kitchen counter is quite extensive. There are spaces to place a microwave and a front–loaded washer (size 60×60) below. The electrical and water system are set ready for use.

Laminate–paneled drawer and storage underneath sink. The countertop is made of artificial stone exposed in white colour. Sink, hob, and hood are provided in the fitting.

Upper cabinets with four storage boxes and laminate–paneled doors. The backsplash is made of glossy material, easy for stains cleaning.

On the rightmost side is a space for a refrigerator (size under 45 m. or 9Q)

Hob with two burners from Teka

The sink is quite capacious which helps prevent water to spill out on the countertop. 

Opposite of the kitchen is the bathroom which is outfitted with basin, toilet, broad mirror, and shower room with glass partition.

The basin is from Cotto or same quality brand and has a side shelf and a towel holder in front. The faucet is from American Standard or same quality brand. Behind the basin is also a long shelf that stretches to the toilet where residents can place toiletries, cosmetics, books, or smartphones on.  

Dual–flush toilet from Kohler (dual flush toilet helps saving the water).

The shower room is designed in L–shape, and has a sufficient space to place a toiletries stand as shown in the picture. The area is encased with safety–glass and a hinged door – may be obstructive for large persons.

The shower has three water flow types: Rain O2, Rain, and Massage.

The bedroom is double in size as it combines with the living room.

A partition can be added in between bedroom and kitchen (to prevent the cooking smells).

A partition will also enhance a sense of privacy in the bedroom. Especially if it’s opaque, residents would feel like sleeping in a one–bedroom unit, instead of Studio.

A 5ft bed would leave much space around the bed, to afford a working desk and a sofa on the sides.

Ample space left from placing a 5ft bed in the bedroom – a lady’s room would be a dressing table.

Sofa and a chic magazine holder on the other side of the bed.

The wall on this side is recessed to the length of balcony’s rail – hence, a space for sofa. However, following this design, residents might have difficulty watching the TV from that sofa.

The show unit has a wall–mounted TV which saves a space for walk at the end of bed. Next to it is a built–in closet.

Walking space at the end of bed. A carpet would life up cosiness in bedroom, but remember to vacuum it once in a while to get rid of dusts and germs.

A threshold at the balcony’s entrance helps prevent water to flood in the room.

The balcony is 1.5–metre wide – a comfortable space for 2 persons to feel the wind breezes together.

The balcony rail is 1.2–metre high, made of steel.

The air–con compressor is kept above, covered with a metallic panel in front to be hidden in the build’s appearance.

Type C is the starting size for one–bedroom, and the project has also designed it with a multipurpose room.    

The first zone you will meet is the living room, where a 3–4 seat sofa can be placed in.

Next from the living room is a mini dining area where a project has put a tall 2–seat table in. The furniture indirectly zones the kitchen away from the living room.

Beyond the dining table is the kitchen, while on the side is the bathroom. The kitchen’s flooring is 60×60 cm. Granito tiles.

The kitchen counters sit in L–shape and has spaces for a microwave and a front–loaded washer (the appliances are not provided).

A threshold at the bathroom’s entrance – careful to cross over it.

A floating basin, toilet, broad mirror, and shower room are bathroom’s fitting. The flooring is Granito tiles with rough surface to prevent slipping.

The space around the toilet might modest but still practical.

The shower room gives a moderate space, but the door takes a lot of space when opened in – obstructive for large persons. A sliding door would solve the issue, if practical.

The shower room’s area is in L–shape. Instead of toiletries stand, residents can have a built–in seat at that corner, or just a Japanese–style chair for shower.

The water heater’s wiring is set ready for use behind this wall. The shower has three water flow types, and slightly above the faucet is a soap dish. The faucet can mix hot and cold water by turning.

Box Light brightly illuminates the bathroom to be airy. There’s also an exhaust fan nearby.

At the bedroom, the project provides a tinted–glass sliding door framed with aluminum.

At the other end of bedroom is a broad window with an openable awning window. The curtain is not provided.

A 5ft bed is placed in the room, leaving decent spaces for walking around the bed and a nightstand as shown in the picture.

A king–sized bed is also compatible with the bedroom’s space, but there might be no room for nightstands on the sides.

A groovy–looking nightstand brings some style into bedroom.

The bedroom is connected to a multipurpose room where it is designed as a spacious wardrobe in this show unit.

The multipurpose room has an area of 35 square metres and hardly can be utilised as another bedroom, so the show unit has it decked out as a spacious wardrobe.

The multipurpose room is connected to a balcony, where residents can utilise as a laundry deck – the electrical and water supply are set ready for use.

The balcony is quite spacious – three people can stand side by side comfortably.

The air–con compressors are kept floating, aiding maximum usage on the ground space.