Property Report #100

CONDOS ARE NOWTHE PREFERRED CHOICE OF RESIDENCE FOR THE VAST MAJORITY OF URBANITES IN SOUTH EAST ASIA, WHETHERATTHEAFFORDABLE END OF THE PRICE SCALE OR FORLUXURYBUYERS LOOKING FORACOMFORTABLEAND CONVENIENT BASE CLOSE TO THE CBD.
THE RIVER, BANGKOK

The River’s combination of style, location, amenities and creativity saw it sweep the 2012 Thailand and South East Asia Property Awards in the best condo category. “It has taken years and hard work to see this ambitious project completed. It may have been one of the most challenging projects that I have been involved in, but also the most rewarding,” said Piaras Moriarty, vice president of client management at Raimon Land. “Thanks to our very dedicated team and to the excellent cooperation with our partners, we have seen the project through.”

The River is a city development with a bit of everything, but it all starts with the location. Situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River amidst world-renowned neighbours such as The Oriental, Peninsula and Shangri-La hotels, The River boasts a prime Bangkok location. The 829-unit development stands at approximately 250 metres in height and offers uninterrupted views of the city. The property has already become a landmark on the capital’s skyline and one of the most prestigious real estate developments in the entire country.

“Every element of The River was carefully detailed to make it a truly special place,” Moriarty said. “It really is an impressive sight and one that brings something different to Bangkok.” The towers have been carefully sculpted, breaking down the mass into a series of cascading volumes of varying heights and articulation. The interplay of the restrained elegance of the curved….