Text description of the architects. With an urban landscape that doubles as ecological infrastructure, the 250,000 m² mixed-use urban renewal project sets a precedent for future climate adaptation in Southeast Asian cities. Snøhetta, in collaboration with A49 Architects, has unveiled its largest urban renewal project in Asia for Magnolia Quality Development Corporation (MQDC). Located in the south of Sukhumvit – one of Bangkok's most vibrant cultural and innovation hubs – Cloud 11 is a mixed-use project defined by a central courtyard that serves as both ecological infrastructure and a cultural park. The design harnesses the power of the landscape to create an urban oasis that champions environmental resilience and community well-being. The project is rooted in the surrounding context and inspired by the complex conditions of Bangkok's shopping streets, elevated Sky Train lines and emerging high-rise towers. By designing the architecture from the space between these layers, Cloud 11 forms a new “in-between” area. The result is a spacious public landscape that bridges scales, reconnects neighborhoods and provides a vibrant civic space for all.
