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A STUDIO WHO CRAFTS AN ARCHITECTURAL LANGUAGE BY CONSIDERING IN CONTEXT TO DESIGN BUILDINGS THAT MEET THE CLIENTS’ NEEDS AND ALSO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES
PROUD OFFICE
BODINCHAPA ARCHITECTS TRANSFORMED A TOWNHOME INTO AN OFFICE SPACE TO CATER TO THE COMPANY’S FUTURE EXPANSION. THEY CREATED A SEAMLESS CONNECTION BETWEEN FUNCTIONS AND SPACES THROUGH PRESERVING, ENHANCING, AND REPURPOSING ORIGINAL STRUCTURES
PHOTO ESSAY : THE FABRIC OF SOCIETY
TEXT & PHOTO: BARRY MACDONALD
(For Thai, press here)
‘The Fabric of Society’ is a metaphor that refers to the underlying structure, relationships and interconnectedness that hold a society together. Just as fabric is made up of individual threads, woven together to create a cohesive whole, the Fabric of Society is composed of various elements such as shared values, norms, laws, institutions, and cultural practices. These bind individuals and groups together, and make us all a part of the common thread of society as a whole.
Phaa Bai (blue & white plastic tarp) is the flag of the working class, but everyone’s life depends on it. Every meal we eat, the food is grown, fished, transported, sold, cooked or eaten with Phaa Bai being involved somehow in the process. All construction, plumbing and electrical work will rely on this versatile material, every building has needed it at some point. All of the things that we buy might have used Phaa Bai for the transportation, storage or even making entire market stalls. Floor, table, walls, roof and all. From simple objects on the street to the most precious Buddhist Statues in a temple, Phaa Bai is trusted to protect them all.
This project is about Phaa Bai, but is also about society as well. Through focusing on Phaa Bai you can see globalisation and homogeny of design, with everyone using the same products from the same suppliers. Environmental issues of plastic production, reuse and upcycling, as well as the Thai flair for improvising materials into new forms and functions. It is also linked to issues with migrant workers and the trades they take up in Thailand, and how they sometimes live in housing constructed with Phaa Bai.
Without it the country would not be able to function, It is literally the embodiment of the social fabric.
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Barry Macdonald (born in 1984) is a freelance photographer from London, England. He started off shooting musicians and found out about the enjoyment of travelling from going on tour with bands around Europe and the USA. His work has evolved into a hybrid of street and documentary. He is interested in sociology and tries to look at culture and human nature through his photography. He has lived in Bangkok since 2022.
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME IN COMMUNICATION DESIGN, FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY
COMMDE CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS SEVEN VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN THESIS PROJECTS
AAU 25+25: THE ROAD AHEAD
GAIN INSIGHT INTO THE DIRECTIONS OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN FROM PEOPLE ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN AT ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY THROUGH THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION BOOK
VVDESINE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN STUDIO, IS DEDICATED TO BALANCING GENTLE, ORGANIC TOUCHES WITH STRUCTURED, DEFINED ELEMENTS TO CREATE A SPACE THAT IS APPEALING TO MULTIPLE SENSES OF USERS
SPARKLING MARKET
Photo courtesy of Golden Pin Design Award
RENOVATED PROJECT OF THE SPARKLING MARKET AT HSINCHU FISHING HARBOR INCORPORATES WAVE-LIKE PATTERNS AND SANDY GOLDEN HUES INTO THE DESIGN, MAKING IT ONE OF THE TOURIST DESTINATIONS AND LANDMARKS OF TAIWAN
LONGER HOUSE
THE HOUSE SEAMLESSLY WEAVES ELEMENTS OF THE OWNER’S VARIED ARTISTIC PURSUITS INTO ITS ARCHITECTURAL ESSENCE AND STANDS AS A BRIDGE FOR FUNCTIONAL DESIGN AND ‘SENSE OF PLACE’
URBAN JOY PLAYGROUND
TEXT: NATHATAI TANGCHADAKORN
PHOTO COURTESY OF ANANDA DEVELOPMENT
(For Thai, press here)
When an urban futsal field, renovated by ANANDA and partners in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, was adorned with vivid graphics, the space transformed into a dynamic canvas of art.
The beauty of this series of photographs’ closely mirrors the simplicity of minimalist photography. Yet, each color on the field carries its own message. Designed as a public art space for urbanites, the design team embedded each section with meaning and inspiration—not merely visuals. For instance, the use of blue evokes openness and freshness, symbolizing the concept of ‘Inspire & Urban,’ while red, representing ‘Power & Energy,’ ignites enthusiasm.
The meanings embedded in these patterns are further complemented by the lines marked to define the field’s operational boundaries. Some of these lines signify the field’s midpoint, while others distinguish its outer limits. Players crossing these outer boundaries will find themselves out of play, according to the game’s rules. Whether for aesthetics or functionality, these elements blend seamlessly into a graphic masterpiece that has resulted in a perfectly functional futsal field, a piece of public art, and a communal space for the local community to engage in activities and social gatherings, enriching the neighborhood’s options for fitness and interactions.