Facade Renewal of 30 Years Old Factory
Ladkabang Industrial Estate, Bangkok, Thailand22nd April 2013
About Me
- Chayakorn Arayangkool
- Thai Architect, was given a nickname "Superman" by his talents since 1st year of Faculty of Architecture Silpakorn University. He received King Bhumipol Scholarship, 1980 and a Bachelor of Architecture, 1982. SUP is a Fellow of the Association of Siamese Architects under the Royal Patronage and a menber of the Council of Thai Architects. He has been performed architecture design since 1982 in multi-disciplines with highest effort domestic and overseas.
February 05, 2013
October 29, 2012
May 03, 2012
Transfer Baggage Terminal : 2011
at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Samutprakarn, Thailand
Transfer Baggage Terminal is located at among of arrival and departure passenger traffics where surrounded by main terminal building that 4 story modern international architecture which is the proud of the unique Thai architecture and culture.
Thai gable roof has been represented as the unique Thai architecture for a long time. It also be accepted to internationalization and showing on the design of main terminal building obviously as the warm welcome to our land and culture.
Thai art culture heritage also has been descended by the creation of Thai craftsman as Thai motif “Lai Thai” and painting.
As respectfulness with could not be comparison to the design of main terminal building including to increasing of the unique Thai culture, architect would like to present Thai motif “Lai Thai” which is the highest branch of Thai craftsmanship to apply as design concept for Transfer Baggage Terminal.
Lotus is an inspiration source of Lai Thai that developed to Tua Thet, Thet Leaves, Kra-Chang Fan Pla, Kra-Chang Klone, Kra-Chang Ta Oye, Kra-Chang Patinyan, etc.
Kra-Chang is the selection to apply for designing as main feature of the building. Building form which is a long rectangle shape will be designed pattern as Cyma Recta and Cyma Reversa along the building. It has amount of 9 Kra-Chang to represents the creative period with highly respectfulness to the King Rama IX of Chakri Dynasty.
Architectural design is to simplify the pattern into simplicity by the order of modern architecture. And also increases façade dimension to the main pattern for creating difference of shade and shadow on the building planes under the natural lighting with more attraction on the unique simplicity form which creates rhythm of shape to harmonize to main terminal building.
at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Samutprakarn, Thailand
Transfer Baggage Terminal is located at among of arrival and departure passenger traffics where surrounded by main terminal building that 4 story modern international architecture which is the proud of the unique Thai architecture and culture.
Thai gable roof has been represented as the unique Thai architecture for a long time. It also be accepted to internationalization and showing on the design of main terminal building obviously as the warm welcome to our land and culture.
Thai art culture heritage also has been descended by the creation of Thai craftsman as Thai motif “Lai Thai” and painting.
As respectfulness with could not be comparison to the design of main terminal building including to increasing of the unique Thai culture, architect would like to present Thai motif “Lai Thai” which is the highest branch of Thai craftsmanship to apply as design concept for Transfer Baggage Terminal.
Lotus is an inspiration source of Lai Thai that developed to Tua Thet, Thet Leaves, Kra-Chang Fan Pla, Kra-Chang Klone, Kra-Chang Ta Oye, Kra-Chang Patinyan, etc.
Kra-Chang is the selection to apply for designing as main feature of the building. Building form which is a long rectangle shape will be designed pattern as Cyma Recta and Cyma Reversa along the building. It has amount of 9 Kra-Chang to represents the creative period with highly respectfulness to the King Rama IX of Chakri Dynasty.
Architectural design is to simplify the pattern into simplicity by the order of modern architecture. And also increases façade dimension to the main pattern for creating difference of shade and shadow on the building planes under the natural lighting with more attraction on the unique simplicity form which creates rhythm of shape to harmonize to main terminal building.
February 09, 2012
December 23, 2011
July 15, 2011
Ayutthaya Night Plaza, 2011
It's the time to design a retro project. The project located at the historical city, Ayutthaya, Thailand. Central Thai traditional house style was selected for preserving the local culture.
Currently, among of the international architecture influences, it's so good to has the opportunity to think about our own root. Especially, to design traditional roofing style for the new generation architects, it's not too easy. It may fades out soon.
May 27, 2011
Al Ghantoot Development Masterplan Competition, Al Ghantoot, Dubai, U.A.E
Award-winner of Design competition of 247 acres Land development area beach front at Dubai. Theme of the project is “Tropical Paradise”. It brings tropical atmosphere and services to UAE.
Program of 1,000,000 Sq.m Development area is consisted within 30 meter height of Manipulative Mountain and Waterfall which is 6 Star Elaborated Hotel on apex, Mountain Condominium, Residences, 2 Beachfront Resort Hotels, Desination Spa, Marina Condominium & Facilities and 9 Holes Golfcourse. Architecture inspiration of the “Tropical Heritage Atmosphere”.
AME Info: Royal Amwaj develop waves on Palm Jumeirah
Water bungalows, pool villas, lagoons and condominium apartments are some of the key features of The Royal Amwaj, which nestles into the crescent of Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Phil Blizzard talks to Michael Sculley, Managing Director - Hospitality, Seven Tides who are the developers of the project, about its features and also the investment opportunities.
The Royal Amwaj, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, U.A.E
The Royal Amwaj ("amwaj" means "wave" in Arabic) is nestled into the beautiful Crescent that surrounds The Palm Jumeirah. Set off from the major passageway of The Palm Jumeirah, the breakwater is the perfect secluded setting for resort living. The Swiss managed Movenpick luxury resort and spa Royal Amwaj will feature 293 hotel rooms and over 450 condominium apartments.
The Royal Amwaj Resort and Spa will feature a variety of culinary delights including Thai, seafood and asian cuisine and additional beach front restaurant and bar. The resort will also feature three lagoons, a large swimming pool, tennis courts, Asian spa, water sports activities as well as business and banquet facilities.
The Royal Amwaj Resort and Spa will feature a variety of culinary delights including Thai, seafood and asian cuisine and additional beach front restaurant and bar. The resort will also feature three lagoons, a large swimming pool, tennis courts, Asian spa, water sports activities as well as business and banquet facilities.
May 22, 2011
Al Khalidyai Project
Year 2007, I was formed from my connection who worked on Dubai that It has a very interesting project that no one could make an impact to client. They need my help.
The project is Architectural design competition for the Royal family at Abu Dhabi. They invited 7 - 8 teams from Local, England, Germany, Italy, Malasia and Thai. All of them had hard effort to show off their strengths to please H.H that it's not only the project but for further businesses.
Client's Committee awarded 3 teams are 1. Malasia 2. England 3. Thai. But all of them were not satisfied H.H yet. My connection who had inside link to H.H 's secretary tried to propose him another chance by me. But I have just 10 days to give him my design proposal.
The project is Architectural design competition for the Royal family at Abu Dhabi. They invited 7 - 8 teams from Local, England, Germany, Italy, Malasia and Thai. All of them had hard effort to show off their strengths to please H.H that it's not only the project but for further businesses.
Client's Committee awarded 3 teams are 1. Malasia 2. England 3. Thai. But all of them were not satisfied H.H yet. My connection who had inside link to H.H 's secretary tried to propose him another chance by me. But I have just 10 days to give him my design proposal.
I must declined the offer because it's not possible for the given time and I'm just a freelance architect. How could I compete with the selective schemes. All of them are the big architecture firms. My connection caught my heart that it's not only my prestige but also Thailand. That's the best motivation.
Note that the invitation occured during my business trip at Abu Dhabi that means when I arrive hometown, my design concept must be implemented because it need time for doing presentation.
Take a look my result.
Note that the invitation occured during my business trip at Abu Dhabi that means when I arrive hometown, my design concept must be implemented because it need time for doing presentation.
Take a look my result.
Client and most of the building tenant businesses are Petrochemical. Then my design concept was going to the symbolic of FIRE. What's the best of fire. My senior colleague, P' Kecha - President of EEC Group advised that the highest temperature is "BLUE FLAME". It's Cool..., I got my concept on that table before touching homeland. The rest was 6 hours on airplane to made it real.
1st and 2nd Day, I studied on reqirements and planing. Trying to be control of all the reqired numbers. Site is not a good shape. Therefore, I need to make it true scale because client know his land better than everyone. I made round corners for continued flow of building facade smoothly but elegance.
3rd - 5th Day, I made a final freehand sketch of the exterior look and another day sat down still considered that it works or not. Yes it's Flame but Arabian feeling. More Exciting....
6th - 8th Day, I sent my sketch to generate a nice perspective. A-3D used just 2 days. Nice...it's time to release. My estimation I'll propose H.H only a exterior perspective. If it's not satisfied, just dispose it. Make it easy. I would not effort more investment. I finished it ahead schedule. How can ?
After a few days, I got congratulation calls from my connection and Thai team that H.H satisfied my design. He said "It's I'm looking for". That's the greatest honour of my career. How only a freelance could beat the international firms ?
After a few days, I got congratulation calls from my connection and Thai team that H.H satisfied my design. He said "It's I'm looking for". That's the greatest honour of my career. How only a freelance could beat the international firms ?
I got gratification for a few hours. After that my connection called me again told me to get ready for joining Thai team because they submitted my design in the name of Thai team. What'sssss...? Did they steal my work because I'm just a freelance ? Oh...GOD.
I made some fights by sending the truth to everyone whom may be involved. Result, I heard that the project was suspended and the team and my connection was backed off. God still be my side.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………............................…….....................……..
But it's not the end of story. During 13 - 16th September 2010, I just went Shanghai, China for World EXPO 2010. I rested at Marriott Courtyard Hotel. I woke up early in the morning, opened the window curtain to survey the cityscape that I have never seen. At the first sight, I got stunning and confusing for awhile because of the scenery as shown on the picture below.
What's happening ? What's the God trying to tell me ? It looks like my design, doesn't it ? I shall swear in front of the lord of buddha that I have never been copied anyone work or saw it before. It's my fresh idea but why this building looks so close to mine. Could it be a coincidence ? Or anyone tricked me ? I have no idea till now...just thinking that my design is workable. May someone like it indeed.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)