[TH - Case study – 03] Wastewater Drainage Solution for the Food Lounge at Empire Tower, Bangkok

In large-scale commercial renovation projects, adding new food service areas often comes with significant technical challenges. For high-rise buildings that remain in operation, floor cutting or structural intervention is almost impossible. The Food Lounge project at Empire Tower (Bangkok, Thailand) is a typical example of this challenge—successfully addressed with the SANICOM 2 solution.

Key Highlights

• Context: Empire Tower was renovated to add a new Food Lounge in Bangkok.
• Challenge: Floor breaking was not allowed while the area generated wastewater from multiple sinks.
  Solution: Installation of 9 SANICOM 2 lifting stations for the entire Food Lounge.
• Result: A stable drainage system capable of supporting high-frequency use.
   

Problem

Empire Tower underwent renovation to expand its Food Lounge area, meeting the increasing demand for dining services within the building. However, the project faced major constraints:

• Floor breaking was not permitted due to strict structural requirements and ongoing building operations.
• The Food Lounge required connections to multiple sinks, generating a large and continuous volume of wastewater.
• The drainage system needed to operate reliably in a public commercial environment with high usage frequency.

The project required a solution that could:

• Avoid any intervention to existing floors and structures
• Collect wastewater efficiently from multiple points of use
• Suit large-scale commercial and public spaces
   

Solution

After on-site evaluation, SANICOM 2 lifting stations were selected and implemented throughout the Food Lounge at Empire Tower.

A total of 9 SANICOM 2 units were installed directly in the technical areas, connected to the sink system within the Food Lounge to collect and transfer wastewater to the main drainage system—without any floor breaking.

This solution enabled:

• Wastewater collection from multiple sinks simultaneously
• Balanced load distribution with multiple lifting stations operating in parallel
• Stable drainage performance for high-traffic public areas
   

Key Advantages of SANICOM 2

• An ideal solution for renovation projects where floor intervention is not possible
• Maximum flow rate up to 18 m³/h, efficiently meeting continuous usage demands
• Maximum total head of 15 m, allowing flexible horizontal and vertical pumping to the main drainage system
• Easy installation, operation, and maintenance for commercial environments
• Efficient wastewater collection from areas with continuous discharge
• Designed to support high usage, suitable for Food Courts, Food Lounges, and public spaces
• Greater layout flexibility without dependence on existing gravity drainage locations

Read more:  3 Compelling reasons to install a Sanicom lifting station for your commercial project

Result

The deployment of 9 SANICOM 2 lifting stations delivered clear benefits for the Empire Tower project:

• The Food Lounge was completed and put into operation on schedule
• No floor breaking was required, ensuring structural safety
• The drainage system operates reliably despite heavy daily usage
• The investor gained flexibility to expand services without drainage limitations
   

Conclusion

SANICOM 2 is an ideal solution for commercial renovation projects, particularly Food Lounges, Food Courts, and public service areas in high-rise buildings. With efficient wastewater collection, flexible installation, and stable long-term operation, SANICOM 2 enables business expansion without structural constraints.

SANICOM 2 – a reliable drainage solution for modern commercial spaces and renovation projects.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which types of projects or areas are suitable for SANICOM 2?

SANICOM 2 is suitable for commercial and public spaces such as Food Lounges, Food Courts, restaurants, hotels, and renovation projects where floor breaking is not possible and high-frequency wastewater collection is required.

2. Does installing SANICOM 2 require floor breaking or structural modification?

No. SANICOM 2 is installed directly on the floor without any structural intervention, helping reduce installation time, cost, and impact on building operations.

3. What are the main benefits of installing SANICOM 2?

Key benefits include no floor breaking, gravity-independent drainage, odor-free operation, simple maintenance, and suitability for high-traffic commercial environments.
 

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