The Met, Residential skyscraper in Bangkok, Thailand
The Met is a residential skyscraper in Bangkok made up of two connected towers that rise to 228 meters across 69 floors. The building has planted gardens, outdoor terraces, and apartments arranged to receive natural light and airflow from several directions.
The building was completed in 2009 and designed by WOHA, an architecture firm focused on housing solutions for tropical climates. In 2011, the project received the RIBA Lubetkin Prize, an international award given to the best building outside the European Union.
The facade uses ceramic tiles and mirrored steel alongside forms that echo Buddhist temple architecture, which gives the building a visual connection to local traditions. Seen from the street, it reads as a modern tower that still belongs to the Bangkok skyline in a recognizable way.
The building sits in the Sathorn district of Bangkok and is easily visible from several main roads nearby. As it is a private residential tower, access inside is limited to residents and their guests.
The two towers are deliberately spaced apart so that wind can pass between them, channeling air into the apartments without mechanical help. This gap was not designed for visual effect but as a direct response to Bangkok's heat and humidity.
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