Set back slightly from the frenetic Sukhumvit Road, where street vendors, pedestrians, mopeds, buses, and cars compete for space, stands the Emporium Suites by Chatrium & Emporium Tower.
Step beneath its gold-adorned awning, and the rush and heat give way to cool air and quiet refinement – a sleek oasis of luxury, home to a 5-star hotel, long stay residences, upmarket retail outlets, eateries, and an office tower.
“We initiated a comprehensive modernization program to help maintain the Emporium Tower’s position as one of Bangkok’s most established and recognizable destinations,” explains Theraphat Owlarn, Vice President of Project Planning & Development at City Realty Co. Ltd.
This program included building mobility. And so the team turned to us – their long-term partner in vertical transportation. Improving user experience, energy efficiency, and equipment performance became the focus. “We’ve had such a long and successful partnership with Schindler, we knew they could deliver,” explains Theraphat. “Upgrading our elevators played a critical role in improving the building’s energy efficiency and enhancing tenant comfort.”
A total of 22 Schindler 7000 and Schindler 5000 elevators were modernized – 12 taking passengers up to suites and offices, six connecting users to the underground parking garage, and four service elevators. Our team implemented Schindler PORT for destination control and energy savings, and integrated the elevators with the building’s existing turnstiles and self-service visitor screens via a custom API solution. This setup enables QR code access for visitors – enhancing both convenience and security.
Emporium Suites by Chatrium & Emporium Tower prides itself on offering impeccable service to its guests – and our team went to great lengths to match that commitment. “Before we began, we discussed with the customer how we would minimize the impact for users of the building,” says Schindler Project Manager Songklod Warakunphinyo.