Physical Changes in The Common Areas and Facilities of Condominiums in Bangkok Metropolitan Region from 1993 to 2018

Abstract

          This research aimed to study the factors that affect the physical changes of the common areas and facilities in the condominium from the past to the present in order to analyze the cause and consistency with the behavior of the residents by using interview method with developers, the experts and distributed questionnaires through a sample of residents in 12 condominiums which are case study of 304 samples.
          The results of the study revealed that 1) Factors affecting the physical changes was increasing land price from the past. As a result, condominiums had to develop the typical unit sizes were smaller than the past property market and therefore, make the common areas more important. Lead to 2) Competitive factors which development projects have to study details of all facilities in condominium which key selling points in order to develop a promotional sales strategy moreover, they related with economic cycle once in boom period, lead to marketing mechanism which affect increasing type of facilities in development projects 3) From the resulted surveys found that the common areas can be divided into 3 groups in term of frequency of usage were the common areas for service, for activities and for rest and work area respectively. 4) Attitudes of residents towards common areas and facilities that had to require in the top 3 common areas were convenience stores, gyms and swimming pool. As for the areas that should be in accordance with the top 3 behaviors were food delivery receiving area, co-working space and 24 hours lockers respectively.
          According to the study, therefore, suggestions for development of the common areas and facilities in condominium that should be used flexible decorative design in order to comfortable adjust the space related to behavior of future residents such as loose furniture and should consider energy-efficient design for ventilation and receive sufficient natural light.