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| 539 Moo 12 Kasetsin 11 Alley Pattaya Nong Prue, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150 | |
| A modern real estate complex called Mario Kleff's The Touch® was created by the architect Mario Kleff and Wandeegroup (Thailand) Co Ltd. The structure, which only has two supporting columns and spans more than 25 meter, is the first of its kind in Thailand in 2011 and features a full touchscreen control system. | |
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In the world of contemporary architecture in Pattaya, few high-rise developments resonate with the innovative spirit and audacious creativity of architect Mario Kleff. His groundbreaking design, Touch®, stands as a statement to his vision of modern engineering and his ability to transcend traditional architectural boundaries. With open spaces spanning over 25 meters, this landmark development not only redefines architecture in Pattaya but also sets new standards in engineering innovation.
Image: View over Phra Tamnak Hill with the Touch®.
The Touch® is eligible to use the registered trademark sign, as it is officially registered as a trademark design under Mario Kleff®. This distinction highlights the unique and innovative approach that Mario Kleff brings to architecture. The registered trademark not only underscores the originality of The Touch® but also solidifies Mario Kleff's commitment to creating distinctive and groundbreaking architectural designs. This legal recognition ensures that The Touch® is protected and recognized symbol of architectural excellence and innovation within the industry.
Touch® is more than just a building; it is a symbol of modernity, a beacon of sustainable living, and an embodiment of artistic and engineering excellence with span systems ahead of their time. The designer and architect Mario Kleff created a modern, sleek structure with futuristic lines and the seamless integration of cutting-edge span systems like the cellular beam used for lond span, exemplifying his commitment to creating spaces that are as visually striking as they are functional.
At its core, Touch® is a harmonious blend of form and function. With ceiling heights of over 4 meters and wide window fronts extending over 25 meters, this landmark development not only redefines architecture in Pattaya but also sets new standards in engineering innovation and real estate development. The building’s unique design and state-of-the-art features cater to the evolving needs of urban living, offering a glimpse into the future of residential and commercial spaces.
As a recipient of critical acclaim, Touch® solidifies Mario Kleff’s reputation as a visionary architect, designer, and developer whose work continues to inspire and influence the architectural landscape in Pattaya, as it already has with the innovative Park Royal 2 and the iconic Wongamat Tower.
Mario Kleff's Touch® may still be Thailand's only two-column high-rise building design as of 2022. The Touch® is a remarkable example of modern and opulent condominium development, and would have become a new icon on Phra Tamnak Hill. Uncompleted, the 33-story high-rise showcased reflective blue glass, mimicking the hues of the ocean. With only 32 residential apartments, including a three-story penthouse, it offered an exclusive living experience.
Originally located at 539 Moo 12 Kasetsin 11 Alley, Pattaya Nong Prue, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, The Touch® is now known as the Andromeda condominium complex. Despite changes in the building's style, the location continues to provide great views of Pattaya Bay.
The Touch® represented cutting-edge engineering with cellular beam span systems and intelligent monitoring. Each of the two columns comprises three massive, large-diameter, round, high-grade steel tubes cast in ultra high-strength concrete. To keep the structure light yet exceptionally strong, Mario Kleff incorporated cellular beams, designed as a huge box girder for each level. Hollow-core concrete floor slabs suppoprting the structure's lightness. This span system alone is statement in modern high-rise constrction.
Image: CGI: Structure showcasing Cellular Beam Box Girders of The Touch®.
Mario Kleff's interior design ideas and finishes, including a state-of-the-art lighting system built into door frames, walls, floors, and ceilings, make The Touch® stunning. The residences feature custom-made carpets in red, gray, blue, yellow, and purple, along with futuristic furniture. Each unit becomes an artistic environment due to the pleasant manner of life within these walls.
The Touch® offers fewer than 40 units, including studios, duplexes with two bedrooms, two-bedroom apartments, and loft-styled flats that span two and even three stories. This limited number of units ensures exclusivity and luxury for its residents.
Image: From entrance: Interior layout, Small Unit, The Touch®.
Image: From window: Interior layout, Small Unit, The Touch®.
Image: The Touch® interior: Carpet and lighting System.
Image: The Touch® Small Unit: Bedroom with modern window, carpet and door.
Image: Touch®; bathroom with door lighting system and air-conditioning ventilation shaft.
In the mid-2000s, after a simple life in Bang Khun Thian, Mario Kleff collaborated with the TAG Group, a business run by Gordon Gillen. At that time, the real estate market in Pattaya and Thailand was booming. Mario Kleff created anticipation with the Park Side Shopping and Sky Park concept—a 198-meter skyscraper with a span of more than 38 meters and a two-column design. Despite the project's potential and signed architectural agreement between Mario Kleff and Gordan Gillen, it was halted due to the developer's bankruptcy.
The disappointment with the unfulfilled Sky Park inspired Mario Kleff to become a real estate developer. He and his wife, Nittaya Wongsin, planned The Touch® after purchasing the property. Construction began in December 2011, following the successful completion of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedure and securing formal planning permission. Despite the global financial crisis causing the venture to collapse before completion, The Touch® remains an architectural statement to Mario Kleff's perseverance and vision.
Image: Wandeegroup worker built a deep foundation, Mario Kleff The Touch®
Image: Deep foundation, Mario Kleff The Touch®
Due to its distinctive architectural design and engineering, Mario Kleff retains the copyright ownership and design rights for The Touch® and all other high-rise buildings he created, including Wongamat Tower.
Renowned as the best architect in Pattaya, Mario Kleff also leads a top-class construction firm, bringing innovative buildings and interiors to life. Mario Kleff has designed some of the most outstanding single residences in Pattaya, such as Japanese House II and the famous Majestic Residence Signature Villa. In 2022-2023, he developed a residential project exceeding in design and engineering for the two-story Lieb Tang Rodfai Villas, also known as Sun Diego Resort Villa Pattaya.
The Touch® was developed by architect Mario Kleff.
Due to the financial crisis, only a portion of The Touch® was built before it was sold to the developer of Andromeda.
Yes, in addition to several skyscrapers he designed outside of Thailand, Mario Kleff was hired to design the Wong Amat Tower and the 198-meter skyscraper Sky Park in Thailand, which features a two-column design and a span of over 38 meters.
The Touch® is an iconic minimalist high-rise building known for its sizable blue facade.
The Touch® is the first skyscraper in Thailand with a two-column structure.
Yes, in 2012, the design, name, and logo of Touch® were all registered as trademarks. The rights belong to Mario Kleff.
Image: CAD: Location of Mario Kleff The Touch®
Image: CAD: Mario Kleff The Touch® Master Plan