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30
Jun
09
Welcome to ACAU 2008!
16
Jun
09
Invitation to ACAU2008
16
Jun
09
Updated Studio Abstract
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GROUP A: Kraipol Jayanetra (AU, Architecture) + Florian Schaetz (NUS, Architecture)
Behind the wall
Site : Phan Fa Lillat Terminal at Mahakan Fort near Rattanakosin Island.
Phan Fa Lilat terminal is the first terminal of Khlong Saen Saep Express Boat Route which runs from the old area
to the subburban development in the east of Bangkok. In the early city development, due to the fact that three
major canals; Banglumpu canal, Ong Ang canal, and Saen Saep canal are intersected at this location, this area
had been considered to be one of the strategic points of Bangkok. As a result of its strategic position, there are
many historical destinations such as Mahakan Fort, the old city wall, Saket Temple, Ratchadamnoen Avenue,
and Phan Fa Lilat Bridge surrounding in this area. Continue reading ‘Updated Studio Abstract’
25
May
09
UPDATED SCHEDULE !!
Due to the political crisis in Thailand last year, we have to postpone the workshop schedule. However, the situation is stable now so the workshop will take place on June 26 (Friday) – July 5 (Sunday), 2009.
The Alternative Opportunities of Path and Linkage
Group D: Suparath Valaisathien (AU, Architecture) + HKU’s Participant + NCKU’s Participant
Site : ASOKE District
At present, Asoke is one of the main business districts and dense residential areas of Bangkok. Hundreds of companies, headquarters, renowned restaurants, retail shops, universities, colleges, schools, specialized hospitals, and a large number of residences are crowded side be side. An absurdity could be seen at the uneven distribution of land-use. The high density composed of tall buildings seems to occur only on the Asoke road—the main vein of the area—whereas the alleys behind them are still vacant parcels of land.
Continue reading ‘[Group D] The Alternative Opportunities of Path and Linkage’
04
Nov
08
[Group C] Experiencing the walk
Experiencing the walk
Group C: Veera Leelapattanaputi (AU, Architecture ) + San-Ki Choe (UOS, Architecture)
Site : Patunam & Rajchaprasong intersections
The district, no doubt, is one of the most famous, exciting, lively and heavenly place for shopping, socializing and sightseeing in Bangkok Metropolis. The area has a long history for being a famous hanging out and shopping paradise for youngsters for more than 30 years. The district is adjacent to Pratunam district to the north and Siam Square district to the west. Passed thru changes and several redevelopments, it now, together with Pratunam & Siam Square districts, is undoubtedly the most must-visit shopping heaven destination right in the heart of Bangkok.
Bobae: the Revival of hybrid canal shopping district
Group B: Worapan Klampaiboon (AU, Architecture) + Lim Take Bane (MU, Architecture) + Tongi’s Participant
Site : Bobae District
Located in the heart of the old Bangkok, and at a canal junction, Bobae has long been the center of wholesale and retail clothe and textile business in Thailand since in the 18th century when it was founded. The district was built to weave into the urban network patterned by the canal grids connecting the most inner part of the city to many city’s major elements such as the Golden Mount Saket Temple, the wholesale Chinese market, noble’s houses and many villages of multi-ethnic groups around Bangkok.
Everyday from 3am to 9pm sees the small alleys within Bobae packed with traders from every corner of the world. Apart from the lively shopping atmosphere, Bobae also features a diversity of cultures—from Buddhist temples, Chinese markets and Muslim mosques.
Continue reading ‘[Group B] Bobae: the Revival of hybrid canal shopping district’
04
Nov
08
[Group A] Behind the wall
Behind the wall
Group A: Kraipol Jayanetra (AU, Architecture) + Florian Schaetz (NUS, Architecture)
Site : Phan Fa Lillat Terminal at Mahakan Fort near Rattanakosin Island.
Phan Fa Lilat terminal is the first terminal of Khlong Saen Saep Express Boat Route which runs from the old area to the subburban development in the east of Bangkok. In the early city development, due to the fact that three major canals; Banglumpu canal, Ong Ang canal, and Saen Saep canal are intersected at this location, this area had been considered to be one of the strategic points of Bangkok. As a result of its strategic position, there are many historical destinations such as Mahakan Fort, the old city wall, Saket Temple, Ratchadamnoen Avenue, and Phan Fa Lilat Bridge surrounding in this area.
