Orbit Design Studio

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Orbit Design Studio is a global design agency with offices in Bangkok, London, and Tokyo. The practice was founded by Christopher Redpath in 1996 and its Tokyo and Bangkok branches were later established in 2001 and 2004.

The firm is renowned for its innovative office designs which were employed by Nike, World Bank, and Diageo. The Nike corporate office in Bangkok is an award-winning interior design project in which recycled materials are widely used on its floors and walls. The design challenge was to create a space which houses Nike’s corporate office and a full gymnasium as well as a laboratory while complying with all environmental and safety standards. The firm wanted to bring to the office a high level of energy similar to that felt in a sporting event, thus ensued a design concept moulded on sporting arenas. Bright colours, stadium hanging lighting, wire mesh, and flooring made of recycled rubber were used to replicate the interior design of sporting arenas, as well as to heighten ceilings and brighten the office space.

The next Bangkok project – Bed Supperclub [1] - won the firm further acclaim and recognition as a design agency with diverse skills. From Architecture to Interior Design, Orbit Design Studio was involved in all aspects of design, resulting in one of the most easily recognisable buildings in Bangkok. The iconic structure is made entirely of steel and houses a restaurant and bar in the Sukhumvit area of downtown Bangkok. Its interiors are entirely white and features beds instead of tables and chairs for its clientele to enjoy a unique reclining dining experience. It is Bangkok’s most popular after-work hangout and has won numerous awards for its creative design and contemporary cuisine. Apart from Architecture and Interior Design, the firm is known for its high quality Computer Generated Images (CGIs), many of which have been successfully used by acclaimed property developers in the UK and Thailand as marketing centrepieces. Notable images include that of The River Bangkok [2] and The Heights Phuket [3].

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