Fish Marketing Organization: Design Inspiration

belivin'98 is located in a building that was once a water passage through canals,

and across the street is the Fish Marketing Organization,

an important fishing port of Bangkok.

 

The "Fish Marketing Organization"

has been a wholesale seafood market for 72 years,

with auctions for imported fish such as salmon and tuna,

similar to the Tsukiji market, where many famous chefs

come to make their selections. From the past until now,

you can still occasionally see fish auctions taking place after midnight.

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Most fresh markets across Bangkok source their products from here,

and the Fish Marketing Organization has also opened fishing ports

throughout the country to serve as important seafood sources

that contribute significantly to Thailand's economy.

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We therefore incorporated the atmosphere of Bangkok's important fishing port

into the design of belivin'98 to preserve the valuable memories of

the historical fishing port, which still retains the charm of its stories and history, creating a warm accommodation where guests can absorb various historical moments, such as when Prince Akihito personally visited in 1964

to witness the abundance of various fish species, and images of fish auctions

from over 70 years ago, which are scenes that can no longer be found in this era.