![A modern condo building uses lighting to highlight the curves of the exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/modern-condo-building-curved-exterior-170123-1254-01.jpg)
PAON Architects has designed a new building in Bangkok, Thailand, that uses exterior lighting to highlight the design.
![A modern condo building uses lighting to highlight the curves of the exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/modern-condo-building-curved-exterior-170123-1254-02.jpeg)
The Kalm Penthouse Ari consists of 23 units, whose design has been carefully thought out to fit in with the neighborhood’s character while still being modern and functional.
![A modern condo building uses lighting to highlight the curves of the exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/modern-condo-building-curved-exterior-170123-1254-04.jpg)
To blend in with the mid-century modern architecture prevalent in the area, the building was designed with curved corners.
![A modern condo building uses lighting to highlight the curves of the exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/modern-condo-building-curved-exterior-170123-1254-05.jpg)
The building’s facade also features planters with stone veneer, aluminum composite, steel railing, and composite timber ceiling, arranged in a dynamic pattern that differs from the conventional mid-century modern arrangement.
![A modern condo building uses lighting to highlight the curves of the exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/modern-condo-building-rounded-corners-170123-1254-06.jpg)
These design elements are meant to complement the lush greenery of the neighborhood and add a touch of modernity to the building.
![A modern condo building uses lighting to highlight the curves of the exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/modern-condo-building-rounded-corners-lighting-170123-1254-07.jpg)
Thin lines of lighting, which have been included in the balcony designs, curve around the facade and highlight the shape.
![A modern condo building uses lighting to highlight the curves of the exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/modern-condo-building-rounded-corners-lighting-170123-1254-09.jpg)
The lighting lines are also reciprocated on the interior ceilings of the apartments, which can be seen through the large windows.
![A modern condo building uses lighting to highlight the curves of the exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/modern-condo-building-rounded-corners-lighting-170123-1254-10.jpg)
![A modern condo building uses lighting to highlight the curves of the exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/modern-condo-building-rounded-corners-lighting-170123-1254-11.jpg)
![A modern condo building uses lighting to highlight the curves of the exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/modern-condo-building-rounded-corners-lighting-170123-1254-12.jpg)
Here are the elevations, sections, and example floor plans for the building.
![The elevation diagram of a modern condo building.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/modern-condo-building-elevation-170123-1257-13.jpg)
![The elevation diagram of a modern condo building.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/modern-condo-building-elevation-170123-1257-14.jpg)
![The section diagram of a modern condo building.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/modern-condo-building-section-170123-1257-15.jpg)
![The section diagram of a modern condo building.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/modern-condo-building-section-170123-1257-16.jpg)
![The section diagram of a modern condo building.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/modern-condo-building-section-170123-1257-17.jpg)
![The floor plan of a modern condo building.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/modern-condo-building-floor-plan-170123-1257-18.jpg)
![The floor plan of a modern condo building.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/modern-condo-building-floor-plan-170123-1257-19.jpg)