[Case study - 50] No existing drainage on the 18th floor: a no-demolition pantry solution

When renovating a commercial space in a high-rise building, functionality is not only about interior design but also about the supporting technical infrastructure. This was exactly the challenge faced by an investor who wanted to convert the 18th floor into an office with a kitchen and pantry for daily use. However, the area did not have a suitable drainage outlet, while the building management did not allow drilling, cutting, or any structural impact on the property.

Key highlights

• Situation: The 18th floor was being renovated into an office with a kitchen and pantry area.
• Problem: There was no existing drainage system, and drilling or structural modification was not allowed.
• Solution: Sanivite was used for the kitchen sink, while Sanicondens Pro was used for the water purifier and ice maker.
• Result: A neat and functional pantry area was completed without floor drilling, with stable day-to-day operation.

Problem

When an office floor is converted from its original function, adding a kitchen or pantry is a very common requirement. It is an important feature that makes the workspace more complete and better suited to the daily needs of employees.

However, on this 18th floor, the investor encountered a typical constraint often seen in high-rise buildings: there was no existing drainage system at the intended location for the kitchen sink, water purifier, and ice maker. With a traditional installation method, rerouting pipes would normally require drilling, floor intervention, or changes that could affect the existing structure.

At the same time, the building regulations did not permit any drilling or structural modification. As a result, what seemed like a simple pantry installation became a technical challenge that had to be carefully planned from the beginning. The investor needed a solution that could meet practical usage needs while remaining fully compliant with the building’s operating rules.

Solution

To meet the renovation requirements without affecting the structure, the investor chose a wastewater collection pump solution from SFA Pumps Vietnam for the entire kitchen and pantry area. This approach made it possible to install a more flexible drainage setup in a location without a suitable existing outlet.

For the kitchen sink, the selected product was Sanivite. This pump is specifically designed to collect wastewater from fixtures such as sinks and wash basins in kitchen or pantry areas. Thanks to its design, which is well suited to renovation projects, Sanivite allowed the investor to place the sink in the desired location without breaking the floor or rerouting the pipework using conventional construction methods.

Read more: The SANIVITE Solution enhances the renovation of pantry for staffs in Ho Chi Minh City

For the water purifier and ice maker, the chosen solution was Sanicondens Pro. This unit is suitable for collecting and discharging wastewater from supporting equipment in the pantry, helping the entire area operate in a more coordinated, neat, and convenient way.

Read more: Transforming office spaces with convenient and aesthetic drainage solutions - SANICONDENS PRO

The key advantage of this approach lies in its installation flexibility. Instead of changing the building structure to accommodate the existing technical system, the investor was able to plan the space based on actual operational needs and then apply the appropriate solution to complete the drainage system. This is a major benefit for office renovation projects in high-rise buildings, where any structural intervention is tightly controlled.

Result

After applying the SFA Pumps Vietnam solution, the 18th floor was successfully completed as an office with a kitchen and pantry, exactly as the investor had planned. The sink, water purifier, and ice maker all had dedicated drainage solutions, operating reliably and meeting the daily needs of the office.

The entire installation was completed without floor demolition, without affecting the building structure, and while still complying with the technical requirements of the property. This is especially important for renovation projects in office towers, where construction timelines, tidy execution, and regulatory compliance are always top priorities.

Beyond solving the technical challenge, this solution also helped improve the overall user experience in the office space. A well-organized pantry contributes to greater convenience, a more complete layout, and better practical value for the project.

Read more: Sanigrey solution - Install a kitchen, sink wherever you want!

Conclusion

In high-rise office spaces, adding a kitchen or pantry area is often limited by drainage conditions and strict rules against structural intervention. However, that does not mean investors have to give up on improving functionality.

By using Sanivite for the kitchen sink and Sanicondens Pro for the water purifier and ice maker, SFA Pumps Vietnam helped the investor create a neat, flexible pantry solution on the 18th floor without demolition. This is a practical and effective direction for office renovation projects that require fast installation, real-world usability, and a clean finished appearance.

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