Koolhaas's junkspace

Without our realization, junk space was applied to many places especially department stores or casino where they tempted to keep customers as long as possible. The concept of junk space is to trap people within a particular space with amusement or joy. Without knowing any day or time, visitors tend to enjoy their visit which another moment they realized, it might be late already. There are many ways where junk space can be created, however, they share the same purpose that is to forget about time. Whether by reducing number of windows use or excluded all time-teling device from the building, many places had adopted this idea and the method was proved to be very effective.

Siam Paragon is one of the places where junk space works very well. Standing as a large shopping area in the heart of Bangkok, the designer intentionally designed the space to perform its full functions by giving a nice air-conditioned area full of services and facilities. Inside the mall, hugh walkways were designed for customers comfort. Resting spots were also placed constantly throughout the store providing relaxation and energy charging area, therefore, customers would continue to go on and spend. Providing with most of entertainment and facilities we can ask for. Once you entered the building, another minute you realized would probably be when the store is closing at night.

This junk space trap is widely use mostly in entertainment and commercial areas. Performing a good time trap, it keeps customers a lot longer, meaning much more money is coming.