Siam Piwat to introduce “Ideaopolis Siam Center” BANGKOK, 4 January 2013 After spending over 100 million baht on its renovation project, Siam Piwat, the operator of Siam Center, is now ready to unveil the new Siam Center.
Siam Piwat Vice President Mayuree Chaipromprasith said the new Siam Center, renovated under the concept of “Ideaopolis,” is ready to be unveiled on January 11th. The operator has renovated it as a genuinely modernized retail center, aiming to promote it as a landmark of Asia for artists and designers in all areas.
On its opening day, artworks of Thai famous artists will be showcased on the Center’s first floor, which has been named “Idea Avenue”. The highlight of the event will be “World Class Art Exhibition”, featuring the works of legendary American artist Andy Warhol; which include 6 of his paintings created under the theme of “Silver Factor”. It will be the first time Thailand has ever created a simulation of Andy Warhol’s work environment.
Furthermore, there will be a zone called “Live Extendist” on the Idea Avenue floor, where visitors can vicariously enjoy travelling to all top tourist destinations around the world in 5 minutes’ time. Along with the Live Extendist, there is going to be a Time Line Extendist section, depicting Siam Center’s 40 years of rich history.
The renovated Siam Center is scheduled to open on January 11th, 2013.