911 no parking: Porsche's tower with private parking

By KEINAN COHEN/WALLA

Published: SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 17:00

Parking? Call the space under your house "Passion Space" (photo credit: Manufacturer's Site) — Parking? Call the space under your house "Passion Space"

(photo credit: Manufacturer's Site)

Think Porsche cars are pricey? Wait until you see the cost of the suites in their Bangkok tower and how they honor your car.

In addition to producing sports cars, Porsche has a subsidiary called "Porsche Design" that utilizes the parent company's name and specializes in designing and manufacturing various products for affluent clients, ranging from pens and sunglasses to mobile devices, watches, laptops, and even trains. In 2017, they inaugurated their first real estate project in Miami, followed by one in Stuttgart, but now they are set to enter the Asian real estate market, the third-largest in the world in this field, in collaboration with a local construction company.

This week, the company announced the launch of the "Porsche Design Tower Bangkok," which is set to begin construction next year and be completed by 2028, so you still have time to organize the funds.

The building's base is the X FRAME structure (credit: Manufacturer's Site)

The design includes 22 luxury suites spread over two or four floors, with areas ranging from 525 to 1,135 square meters. It will incorporate features inspired by Porsche's automotive world into its exterior design, setting it apart for cars in the residential experience, right down to the smallest details.

For instance, the building's frame is called the X FRAME, inspired by the Mission R concept car, and the top of the tower features a lighting signature called "The Crown," designed similarly to the rear lights of the manufacturer's cars with a light bar running across them.

Suites of two or four floors (credit: Manufacturer's Site)

Inside the building, there will be the "Loop," a spiral ramp allowing residents to drive directly into their apartments with their cars, not only to drive in but also to park them in what is termed "Passion Spaces"—designated parking areas allowing residents not only to store their cars and motorcycles but also to create a display area for their vehicles. And what about the little details? The project announcement mentions that the sliding doors, which provide access from the apartment space to the terrace, are built on the mechanical principle of the Porsche 911 Targa's sunroof.

Like any luxury residential tower, it's needless to say that the suites can be furnished according to the client's preferences, primarily with the company's furniture, including kitchens with electrical drawers and cabinets, among other features. Additional amenities include a gym, a 25-meter swimming pool, a spa, and event and business spaces.

''The Loop'' from above (credit: Manufacturer's Site)

Oh, and regarding the price, well, as mentioned, you have plenty of time to see how you can manage an average amount of $15 million per apartment, up to $40 million for the more luxurious units. There is no detail about the amount to be charged by the homeowners' association. For those quick to decide, it might even be possible to arrange for one or two cars to wait for you when you move in...