Bangkok Development Scope Thonglor is a Vessel for Modern Luxury Living

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23 May

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New York-based architect Thomas Juul-Hansen charts a new course for urban luxury with his design of Bangkok development Scope Thonglor, a residential sanctuary inspired by superyachts

Once a yacht is ready to set sail, everything on board is as perfect as can be: meticulously measured, selected and built to withstand the unexpected. These are not just aesthetic choices. Every element is chosen to provide comfort and utility — often simultaneously — to guests. This design philosophy is what Bangkok-based luxury real estate brand Scope adopted for its newest and most exclusive development, Scope Thonglor.

‘We looked at how yachts are designed to be completely self-sufficient, and asked ourselves, what if a residence was built the same way?’ says CEO Yongyutt Chaipromprasith. ‘That idea shaped everything, from the building’s layout to the way we handle service.’

With only 18 full-floor penthouses and each with unique views and private lift access, Scope Thonglor is not your typical luxury condo. It’s a quiet sanctuary in the sky, designed to meet every resident’s need before it even arises. The project is tucked into one of the city’s most connected neighbourhoods — mere steps from the Thong Lo SkyTrain station — but once inside, the chaos of the city fades, and a sense of escape settles in.

For its third project, Scope has reunited with Thomas Juul-Hansen, the Danish-born, New York-based architect known for some of the most prestigious residences in Manhattan and London. After working on Scope Langsuan, Juul-Hansen returns as the mastermind behind the architecture and interior design, bringing a cohesive sensibility and international point of view.

‘The high project value allows us to work with the best people and utilise the highest-quality materials,’ says Chaipromprasith. Typical units here are generously sized at 415 square metres with four bedrooms, a rare standard for a newly built Bangkok condominium. The starting units also feature four bathrooms, a powder room and two private elevators. The appliances and fittings throughout are of the highest quality. ‘I’m proud to call it one of the finest luxury projects, not only in Thailand, but on the global stage,’ says Chaipromprasith.

From the use of solid stone across the building’s facade and interiors to the five-plus parking spots per unit, nothing was held back. There’s a driver’s lounge and a hidden property management area, as well as a service philosophy designed to function like a five-star hotel, run by Scope’s own lifestyle management arm Acqua.

Inside, the amenities read like a wish list for multigenerational living: multiple lounges including a top-floor space, venues for private functions, pet care, Technogym-equipped fitness centre, Pilates studio, private onsen and sauna spaces, chef’s table, treatment rooms, play room and more. Each one was imagined with the same intention: to be completely prepared for the lives their tenants lead.

Beyond the specs, however, runs a deeper story. Scope Thonglor reflects a shift in how Bangkok’s most affluent families are choosing to live, as trading expansive homes for vertical living no longer requires compromise. ‘Our clients want privacy, but also connection,’ Chaipromprasith says. ‘They want convenience, but also craft. We built for that balance.’

It’s no surprise that the building is already one of the major launches of 2025. Here, world-class design, premium materials and ample resident amenities and services combine to stunning effect, but even with its prime location and level of craft, Scope Thonglor doesn’t scream for attention; it raises the standard. As with every Scope project, it comes down to a guiding principle the company lives by: Simply. Best.

Text by Uracha Chaiyapinunt
Images courtesy of Scope

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