THE’ SAFE EXPLORER’ CONCEPT BECOMES THE INITIAL BRIEF THAT DOLATHEP CHETTY, ARCHITECT AND BEST OF THE SHOW WINNER OF THE DEGREE SHOWS 2018, USED FOR THE DESIGN OF THE TOSTEM CLASSROOM, DESIGN AND BUILT PROJECT SPONSORED BY TOSTEM THAILAND, FOR WAT SAWET SILARAM SCHOOL IN BANG SAI DISTRICT
TEXT: PAPHOP KERDSUP
PHOTO: NAREADOM PHASUKDEE
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One of the most important developments of children between four and six years old is their curiosity about their surroundings. They start to remember the primary details of things, and the word ‘why’ is one of the favorite words they use to ask questions that can resolve their inquisitiveness. Apart from the safe and pleasant home environment that parents provide, the classroom is where children can safely learn, explore, and broaden their out-of-home experiences. This learning space possesses an equally significant role in encouraging and improving children’s development.
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In line with the demand for the environment mentioned above, the’ Safe Explorer’ concept becomes the initial brief that Dolathep Chetty, architect and Best of the Show Winner of the Degree Shows 2018 (Architectural Design), used for the design of the TOSTEM Classroom, design and built project sponsored by TOSTEM Thailand, for Wat Sawet Silaram School in Bang Sai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province, Thailand.
Dolathep Chetty
Preconstruction
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After the survey was conducted by the up-and-coming architect, in cooperation with art4d and TOSTEM Thailand, to inquire about the actual users’ demands and requirements, the design development process and construction followed. Several months have passed, and TOSTEM Classroom is approaching its completion. What is Dolathep Chetty’s interpretation of the ‘Safe Explorer’ concept, and how did he translate it into a physical space where kids can learn and play? What are the details of the design of the classroom? Read all about it on art4d.com and in art4d’s 275th issue, soon.