Scandinavian Minimalism in Bangkok

This 6,000-square-foot contemporary penthouse home is located atop a midrise condo in Thonglor, an upscale neighborhood of Bangkok. Owner Frederik Hasselkjaer, an executive director at a security printing business, purchased the property unfinished in November 2011 and spent the next year designing and decorating the interiors. ‘It basically was a concrete box when I bought it,’ Mr. Hasselkjaer says. ‘I had a blank canvas, so I wanted to put all my dreams into this apartment.’ Frederik Hasselkjaer …

The home’s sleek interiors are done entirely in white. ‘I’m Danish—we’re quite minimalistic,’ Mr. Hasselkjaer says. The penthouse’s open plan was also inspired by Mr. Hasselkjaer’s origins. ‘In Scandinavia, we usually like the kitchen, living and dining rooms all in one large, open room,’ he says. Frederik Hasselkjaer …

The home’s floors are made from oak imported from Denmark. The 16-foot boards were lifted into the penthouse—which occupies the 33rd and 34th floors—via an exterior elevator usually employed for window washing. ‘It was quite a process but well worth it,’ Mr. Hasselkjaer says. ‘For me, floors are one of the most important things in the house. Everyone who visits says the floor is amazing.’ Frederik Hasselkjaer …

Mr. Hasselkjaer chose to create just two bedrooms in the apartment, despite its abundant floor space. ‘I didn’t want to make something for hosting lots of visitors. I wanted to create the perfect space for my own lifestyle.’ The rooftop has a 30-foot saltwater pool and panoramic views of the Bangkok skyline. Frederik Hasselkjaer …

The second floor of the penthouse features an entertainment space with a billiards table, bar, bathroom, and retractable projector and movie screen. Frederik Hasselkjaer …

Mr. Hasselkjaer says he has often hosted parties in the home, including a New Year’s Eve gathering for more than 150 guests. ‘It is an amazing place for parties,’ he says. ‘That was the intention.’ Frederik Hasselkjaer …

Mr. Hasselkjaer thinks the home would appeal to singles, young couples and expatriates living in Thailand. ‘Probably someone less family-orientated,’ he says. The furnishings, including the Yamaha grand piano shown here, are negotiable. Frederik Hasselkjaer …

Mr. Hasselkjaer is selling the home because he recently moved back to Europe. The home was first put on the market in February 2014 for 188 million Thai baht ($5.8 million). In August, the price was reduced to 120 million baht ($3.7 million). Mr. Hasselkjaer says there were interested buyers after the home was listed, but they backed off after the military coup in May. ‘The agent then asked for the lowest price I could accept, and I set 120 million baht as my bottom price—I really won’t negotiate any lower,’ he says. It is listed with Patrick Mulcahy of Elite Property. Frederik Hasselkjaer …