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A e d A s
AedAs
Aedas has been recognised as one of the top 10 architectural
practices in the world for 16 consecutive years and currently
ranked as No. 6 by size. Operating a network of 12 offices with
over 1,400 staff spanning four continents, they provide their clients
personalised, locale-specific services, supported by a global network
of skills and resources. Driven by their pursuit for design excellence,
the practice offers expertise in architecture, interior design, graphic
design, landscape, urban design, wayfinding and masterplanning.
Retail is an indispensable component of our lives and a growingly
decisive element to the success of mixed-use developments. As an
expert in this realm with 40 years of experience, Aedas stands at the
forefront in understanding the international retail trends. At Aedas,
they design successful retail environments in diverse locations, with
expertise from single stores to retail malls within integrated mixed-
use and transport orientated developments. Their design team work
with the retail owners, retail consultants, and tenants to re-define
retail spaces to maximises financial, cultural and social value. Aedas’
comprehensive design methodology enables them to design not only
for the built environment but also for the communities they design
for.

c o n c e P t I
concePt I
Concept i is a creative group of multi-disciplinary professionals in
the fields of architecture, interior design, entertainment, branding
and graphics design. Their studio was established in Bangkok in 1996,
and for 25 years they have specialised in retail and leisure design,
east to west, across broad geographic and cultural boundaries.
The company designs to inspire and improve people’s lives and are
rigorous in their pursuit of excellence. They continuously strive for
innovation through collaboration. Their global diversity, international
awards and inter-cultural work are a great point of pride. With over
10 nationalities practicing six design and technical professions, the
more unique the project, the more they thrive! Their track record
of built projects, service culture and strong presence in the industry
continue to foster client trust and awareness. Clients of Concept
i demand out of the box thinking, robust design and construction
processes and strong commercial success. This is where they drive
their firm. Today the company work through two studios in Bangkok
and Shanghai and have over 80 staff in employment.

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