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THE YARD, DALIAN CULTURAL CENTER
NERI&HU DESIGN AND RESEARCH OFFICE DESIGNED THE ARCHITECTURE FOR PRESERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE YARD, DALIAN CULTURAL CENTER
PHOTO ESSAY : SUN-DRIED STORIES: THE ART OF HANGING OUT
TEXT & PHOTO: KONGKIAT SAMANGSRI
(For Thai, press here)
In Italy, hanging laundry is more than just a daily chore. It’s a visual ritual that captivates photographers.
Clothes fluttering between historic buildings, draped from windowsills or stretched across terracotta walls in cities like Venice, Florence, Siena, and Bologna, create an unassuming beauty. Some lines are perfectly arranged, while others are charmingly haphazard, yet all of them transform into unfiltered scenes full of color and warmth.
Outdoor laundry infuses life into narrow alleys and blank façades. Each garment on the line becomes more than just fabric. It tells a story of its owner, of families, of changing seasons, and of the quiet rhythms of community life.
Photographing these sunlit lines is a way to preserve authentic cultural detail. With nothing more than natural sunlight, a passing breeze, and the unstudied skill of Italian homemakers who hang each piece with care, these everyday moments become sources of inspiration, yielding images rich with atmosphere and meaning.
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Kongkiat Samangsri (Kong) is a pharmacist with a passion for travel and minimalist photography.
INW COLLECTIVE
A CONVERSATION WITH INW COLLECTIVE ON HOW THEIR CURIOSITY ABOUT INFORMAL URBAN LIFE LED TO AN ALTERNATIVE WAY OF INTERPRETING THE CITY
OFFICE NO.81
DESIGNED BY COLLAGE DESIGN STUDIO, OFFICE NO.81 TRANSFORMS AN OLD BUILDING IN THE SUKHUMVIT AREA INTO A NEW RESIDENTIAL AND OFFICE SPACE
NAI MONG HOI THOD
‘MICRO-CLIMATE TUNNEL’ IS A DEFINITION BY ARCHITECTS JENCHIEH HUNG AND KULTHIDA SONGKITTIPAKDEE OF HAS DESIGN AND RESEARCH FOR A MICHELIN-RATED OYSTER OMELETTE STALL ON YAOWARAT ROAD
THE ARCHITECTURE OF SOU FUJIMOTO: PRIMORDIAL FUTURE FOREST
Forest of Thoughts
‘THE ARCHITECTURE OF SOU FUJIMOTO: PRIMORDIAL FUTURE FOREST,’ A THIRTY YEARS OF DESIGN, AND THE IMAGINATION OF WHAT LIES AHEAD Read More
CREATIVE EXPO TAIWAN 2025
The Spirit of Water
CREATIVE EXPO TAIWAN 2025 SHOWCASES THE POWER OF DESIGN THAT INTERPRETS TAIWANESE CULTURE THROUGH NATURAL LANDSCAPES, WATERWAYS, AND EVERYDAY LIFE Read More
PHOTO ESSAY : PUBLIC AREA: EXPO 2025 OSAKA
TEXT & PHOTO: PEERAPAT WIMOLRUNGKARAT
(For Thai, press here)
If we’re being honest, most people heading to Expo 2025 Osaka probably have one main goal in mind: to see the pavilions they’ve been eyeing. Whether it’s out of curiosity about what each country will showcase or simply hoping their visit will be the lucky charm that finally wins them the lottery. Well, who doesn’t want a bit of good fortune?
But beyond the spectacle of each elaborate pavilion, there’s something else that absolutely deserves a mention: the Grand Ring, an enormous wooden structure officially known as the ‘Ring of Hearts.’ Walking into it for the first time, the only reaction that comes to mind is, “Whoa… it’s that big?” And it’s not just about the sheer size. It’s full of refined, unmistakably Japanese sensibilities. The interplay of light and shadow is stunning with every step. You don’t feel like you’re just looping around. You feel like you’re constantly moving through something new.
Now, all of that is impressive on its own. But what I really want to talk about today is… the restroom, folks!
Often overlooked, the restrooms here have been remarkably well thought out. Some are so beautifully designed they feel like miniature pavilions themselves. You might go in expecting to just do your business, but it turns into a bit of an architectural exploration. Some even have separate entrances and exits. It’s clever, though a little disorienting if you’re not used to it. A few people even got lost. But it’s the kind of lost that makes you laugh, not panic. More like, “LOL, wrong way out,” than anything serious.
But! One important warning:
Before heading in, check the signs carefully.
Some of these restrooms have design quirks, and if you’re not paying attention… you might end up with a very unexpected, unforgettable experience.
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Peerapat Wimolrungkarat (Add) is a photographer who loves capturing still moments that move within memory.
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