This book focuses on the multitude of elements and forms that go into Thai architecture. It is a guide to aesthetics that also explores underlying meanings of forms. All the important features of Thai culture--its agrarian roots, it religion and monarchy, its rich mix of foreign influences--are embodied in building. As a result, this book also illuminates. Thai tradition and history.
Lively text and hundreds of photographs and illustrations explore Thailand's indigenous house architecture, from the humble but charming field ht woven of bamboo to the splendid teak mansion built high on stilts Religious architecture, the product of centuries of influences from all over Asia and the world, is viewed in term of the special features and functions of each building in the temple compound. Regional stylistic variations are also presented. There are chapters devoted to the Grand Palaces; the elements and ornamentation of palaces and temples; and architecture shaped by immigrants and by foreign tradition. Some topics here are little covered elsewhere: Thailand's Islamic architecture, shophouses, Siamese-style bonsai gardening, courtyard walls and gates, and ornament such as glass mosaic. Finally the authors look at today's innovative adaptation of traditional Thai forms in modern architecture.
Architecture of Thailand is indented as an inspirational source book for architects, heritage conservationists and designers, as well as other enthusiasts, in the hope that the country's architectural riches will survive and flourish..
1. An Architecture
2. Thai Houses
3. Houses Elements
4. Religious Architecture
5. The Grand Palace
6. Temple and Palace Elements
7. Temple and Palace Ornament
8. Immigrant and Foreign-Influenced Architecture
9. Thai Architectural Forms Today
- Map of Thailand
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