Muang Thai Life Assurance’s core values, “The M Powered C – Customer Centric, Creativity, Commitment to Success, Collaboration and Caring,” were integrated into the design of Sarnsara Learning Center, Ratchaburi. In the spirit of their collaborative culture, the center’s design encourages interaction and the exchange of ideas between users, providing spaces for discussions and casual meetings, facilitating the company’s belief that new products can emerge from anybody in the organization. 

A triangle modular configuration is used to enable the users to create an array of rooms to suit a variety of purposes from seminars, meetings, group discussions, workshops or other activities, reflecting the company’s customer centric values. This triangular module is also applied to spaces for outdoor activities. In line with this triangular theme, the shape is also utilized in the ceiling systems for semi-outdoor spaces to filter light from the skylight to meet the needs of each activity. Combined with the company’s color branding, the resulting atmosphere can be likened to sitting in the shade of a fuchsia tree.

An oval-shaped auditorium, reflects and promotes the idea of a happy community, and the overall atmosphere creates a collaborative working culture. Facilities include a 1,000-seat auditorium, training rooms that can accommodate 20 to 200 people, and 73 guestrooms. Residential units are secluded from the street, with views of the lake, offering privacy and a place for relaxation.

Incorporating characteristic elements inspired by the famous local earthenware, a refreshing and informal atmosphere was created that is well received by both locals and the training participants.

Muang Thai Life Assurance, PCL., also places great importance on energy efficiency and environmental protection. Thus, the Academy Center in Ratchaburi was registered for the US Green Building Council’s standard Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and achieved Gold level certification in October 2020. Architectural and engineering design results in a 26% reduction in energy consumption in comparison to other facilities of similar size and function. This was achieved, in part, by employing renewable energy systems, such as roof-top solar panels. Daylight analysis and computational simulation were used to determine the best design and location for the skylight in the learning area to create a naturally lit space which reduces energy consumption during the day. This learning area is also naturally ventilated, minimizing the need for air conditioning. The landscape architecture, with its green areas and large ponds, is designed to reduce the heat as well as the Mean Radiant Temperature (MRT) surrounding the project. 

Surrounded by nature, the relaxed environment, together with consideration to energy efficiency, lifecycle and maintenance, the Sarnsara Learning Center is imbued with the core value of caring.