KING OF BONE BUILDING, VEJTHANI HOSPITAL

Health

The King of Bone Center at Vejthani Hospital is designed as a flagship orthopedic destination where medical precision, patient comfort, and contemporary spatial clarity converge. Situated within one of Thailand’s leading private hospitals, the project redefines how specialist care can be delivered—rethinking circulation, transparency, and atmosphere to create an experience that is both efficient and deeply reassuring. The spatial concept begins with a clean, clinically organized framework. Consultation rooms, diagnostic suites, minor-procedure rooms, rehabilitation areas, and nurse stations are arranged along a clear circulation spine, ensuring intuitive movement for patients and seamless operational flow for staff. This disciplined planning reduces stress, shortens wayfinding, and supports Vejthani Hospital’s high standards of medical performance. A defining feature of the design is its emphasis on warm, therapeutic minimalism—a departure from the typical sterile hospital aesthetic. Soft tones, natural textures, wood accents, and indirect lighting create a calm, human-centered environment that helps reduce anxiety before treatment. The atmosphere is intentionally quiet and composed, allowing patients to feel grounded and safe from the moment they arrive. Transparency is used strategically. Glass partitions and controlled sightlines provide visibility between clinical teams, ensuring quick communication while maintaining patient privacy. These layers of openness and enclosure reflect the dual nature of orthopedic care: precise and technical, yet fundamentally about trust and healing. Rehabilitation spaces open toward pockets of greenery and softened daylight, allowing patients to recover in an environment that feels less clinical and more restorative. These landscape elements introduce movement, fresh air, and mental openness—supporting both physical and emotional recovery within the hospital setting. Wayfinding is handled through clear geometry and intuitive layout, avoiding unnecessary signage. Patients navigate naturally through a sequence of spaces that reveal themselves gradually—registration, waiting areas, consultation, imaging, and recovery—each designed with proportion and light to maintain a sense of calm throughout the journey. The façade expression within the building interior adopts the brand’s identity through measured lines, composed forms, and a modern palette that conveys expertise without intimidation. Every material is selected for durability, hygiene, and long-term performance—ensuring the center remains timeless and highly functional for years to come. In its final expression, the King of Bone Center at Vejthani Hospital embodies Atelier of Architects’ belief that healthcare environments should combine clinical precision, human warmth, and architectural clarity. It is a modern specialist center designed to enhance patient confidence, streamline medical operations, and deliver an experience of comfort, trust, and wellbeing within a world-class hospital.

CLIENT
SUMMIT SEOYON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (THAILAND) LIMITED
LOCATION
Ladprao, Bangkok
SIZE
4,200 SQ.M.
APPOINTMENT
2016
COMPLETION
2021
CONSTRUCTION COST
-
STATUS
completed
DESIGN TEAM
  • Saksit Wadkien
  • Chanapa Wongsoong
  • Pimchanok Sanguansak
  • Kussalin Phongkhaw
  • Nattawat Dangwilai
Co- Architect Designer
  • SSW and ASSOCIATE CO., LTD.
Interior Designer
  • Interior Design Fram
Lighting Designer
  • Pum Lighting Studio
Structure Engineer
  • CA Consultant Company Limited
M&E Engineer
  • CA Consultant Company Limited
Contractor
  • POWERLINE ENGINEERING PUBLIC Co., Ltd.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
  • ACS SERVICING (THAILAND) COMPANY LIMITED
Photographer
  • Anake Foto
ATELIER
OF
ARCHITECTS