What do we use cookies for?
We use cookies to enable the use of our platform’s paid features and to analyse our traffic. No personal data, including your IP address, is stored and we do not sell data to third parties.
The Commons, Bangkok
The Commons, Bangkok
The Commons, Bangkok
The Commons, Bangkok
Common ground
Bangkok – A new mall development in Thonglor aims to promote wholesome living and a sense of community.
- The Commons mall features a food market and Top Yard area where visitors can plant their own produce
- The aim is to create a mall that is embedded in the local community
Technology-focused mall concepts such as Siam Discovery are on the increase in Thailand, catering to the country’s growing middle class, but The Commons mall is taking a more holistic approach.
‘Our intention is to first build a community, then a mall,’ say the founders. ‘We want to be Thonglor’s backyard – a place where you can spend quality time in the neighbourhood and be closer to nature.’
Visitors to the open-air mall can take part in workshops, talks and music and community art projects, which are spread across the minimalist, multi-storey building.
In addition to its communal areas, the store features artisan cafés, restaurants, bars, a children’s play area and a yoga studio.
The Big Picture
To find out more about the growing desire among consumers for location-specific brand experiences, read our Destination Retail market.
Most Recent
1
Five pioneers promoting cause-driven retail:
In 2021, retail is about much more than acquisition and profit – for these...
2
Hacking the senses will redefine self-care:
Charles Spence, a world expert in multisensory perception, highlights how...
3
Gen Z audiences are rewriting entertainment:
Aron Levitz, head of Wattpad Studios, explains how the storytelling app is...
4
Adaptive Fashion Market:
Fashion brands are addressing the sector’s ableist design history, tackling...
5
The Urgent Company accelerates sustainability:
Industrialised food systems are broken. Paul Kollesoff, co-founder of The...
6
Connective Audio:
To make up for a lack of in-person interactions, consumers are turning to...
7
Inter-Covid Roadmap 2021:
With the Covid-19 vaccine rollout offering a chance to rebuild our societies...
8
Five minds changing luxury fashion perspectives:
Around the world, a series of individuals are driving new directions for...
9
China Green Retail Market:
Propelled by the impact of the pandemic and shifting mindsets of Millennial...
10
It’s time for a regenerative travel revolution:
Conscious tourism is no longer enough. Amanda Ho, co-founder of Regenerative...
11
Five beauty disruptors on the rise:
From empowerment glitter to egg-cloned vegan skincare, discover the new...
12
The future according to: Sam Moyo:
From launching a sober rave movement to coaching businesses on mysticism,...
13
Decarbonising Diets Market:
A growing awareness among consumers of their individual carbon footprint is...
14
Advertising must speed up to survive:
The pandemic has exposed the slow production process of big ad agencies....
15