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Architecture of Bali Author: Made Wijaya ISBN: 978-981-4260-35-0
Landscape and architectural designer Made Wijaya draws on his in-depth knowledge and affection for one of Asia’s most glamorous tropical islands to produce a richly illustrated book that introduces readers to all aspects of Balinese architecture.
his book focuses on the multitude of elements and forms that go into Thai architecture. It is a guide to aesthetics that also explores the underlying meanings of forms. All the important features of Thai culture—its agrarian roots, its religion and monarchy, its rich mix of foreign influences—are embodied in buildings.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 hut 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 terms 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 Palace; 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 ornaments such as glass mosaic. Finally, the authors look at today’s innovative adaptation of traditional Thai forms in modern architecture. Architecture of Thailand is intended 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.
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An Architecture of Layers Thai Houses House Elements Religious Architecture The Grand Palace Temple and Palace Elements Temple and Palace Ornament Immigrant and Foreign-Influenced Architecture Thai Architectural Forms Today
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BRIAN MERTENS is a Bangkok-based writer on Asian art and culture. Author of the book Bangkok Design, on modern Thai furniture and textiles, his articles have appeared in such publications as the International Herald Tribune, Far Eastern Economic Review and Art Asia-Pacific. He first nurtured a passion for architecture during many years spent studying and working in New York City and Tokyo. He is a recipient of the Citibank Prize for Excellence in Journalism.
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Nithi Sthapitanonda
Brian Mertens
NITHI STHAPITANONDA is one of Thailand’s most reputable contemporary architects and president of the 49 Group. Educated and trained in both Thailand and the USA, Nithi has successfully merged global standards of excellence with the unique cultural and architectural styles of his country. His dedication to the advancement of architecture in Thailand is proven by his commitment to a number of organisations with similar ideals. These include the Council of Architects Thailand and the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage. In 2002, Nithi was named a National Artist in the field of contemporary architecture by the Ministry of Culture.
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Nithi Sthapitanonda Brian Mertens
ISBN: 978-981-4260-86-2
Title: Arch of Thailand-Batch 3 Job No: CD0212-7 / connie 2nd Proof
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