Firm： Architects 49

Type： Commercial › Office Educational › Other Industrial › Research Facility

STATUS： Concept

SIZE： 25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft

BUDGET： $100K - 500K

Firms: Architects 49, Architects 110 and EEC Engineering Network Consortium

Associated Firms: AE49 / IA49 / L49 / G49 / Labspace / Assoc.Prof.Dr.Udomsilp Pinsook

The New 3.0 GeV Synchrotron Light Source at EECi and facilities aims to develop the potential of synchrotron light source in Thailand and serve a growing number of industries and fields of in-depth research which are employing this technology. Furthermore, it will promote the quality and skills of human resources in Thailand.

The building houses a straight particle accelerator, a circular particle accelerator and a storage ring. This includes the light source, infrastructure and supporting laboratories, as well as administrative offices.

The three main design concepts

- Communicating Synchrotron The architecture aims to communicate the process and workings of the synchrotron, and reflect the brand DNA of mutual vision and spirit of collaboration in the scientific community. The design also expresses passion for science, art, culture and technology, and the desire for continued self-improvement.

- Thailand Representative Building on the institution’s vision to “make it a leading synchrotron facility in the Asia-Pacific region,” combined with a passion for passion for science, art, culture and technology, the exterior shell communicates the unique characteristic of the building, creating a structure which is representative of the specialist nature of this regional world-class facility.

- Better Future Due to electricity requirements of the synchrotron light source facility, which is comparable to a large Bangkok shopping complex, the MEP system is designed to be managed from a Central Utility Plant (CUP). This system serves the facility with a high level of efficiency and is easy to maintain and rectify.

The New 3.0 GeV Synchrotron Light Source requires materials suitable for a circular structure located in the east of Thailand which is exposed to heavy rainfall and ocean winds. LYSAGHT® KLIP-LOK roof sheeting, which uses concealed water-tight fastenings and requires no piercing, was selected by the designer. This was clad with materials expressing the unique character of the Synchrotron Light Research Institute and Thai culture.

As for the supporting infrastructure and facilities, it is imperative to not emit vibration as it will affect the function of the light source. The designer selected LYSAGHT® Locked Seam® for its lightweight and pliable qualities, which is appropriate for a variety of building forms, and meets the criteria requirements for this project.