DECODE SHOPHOUSE EXHIBITION-Story on the wall

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DE CODE Shophouse; The Hidden Story of Samfah Karnchang’s Building "DE-CODE Shophouse; The Hidden Story of Samfah Karnchang’s Building" is an exhibition that narrates the transformation story of Samfah Karnchang’s building, the old shop that producing wooden doors and windows on Boripat road, in the wooden commercial district behind Wat Saket temple. It was one of the original wood trading businesses in the area, engaged in the production and sale of doors and windows for over 77 years. The exhibition tells the story through the memories of three generations: Gu Po, Kew Daeng, and Toon, who have a connection to the shophouse at No. 84-88 Boripat Road, and how its usage has evolved over time—from a coffee shop to a wooden product shop until ultimately becoming the location of the Cultural-Oriented Design Studio. This exhibition serves as a case study of the transforming an old building within the historic urban area of Bangkok to meet contemporary needs. It brings together a community of creative individuals residing in the historic urban area, known as the Heritage Habitats Network: Transformation Showcase 1, for Bangkok Design Week 2024. The design and curation of this exhibition are undertaken by the Cultural-Oriented Design Studio. hibition is divided into three parts: • Stories on the Wall: Depicting the space before its transformation into its current use. It tells the stories of the building and its surroundings, capturing the essence of the space in its historical context. • Arch's Draws on the Table: In this segment, the exhibition displays architectural drawings on tables, illustrating the step-bystep process of renovating the building. It covers the entire journey from initial surveys to the hands-on work involved in the transformation. • Cultural Works on the Bookshelf: This part of the exhibition highlights the creative output of the Cultural-Oriented Design Studio. It features a curated display of cultural works, showcasing the diverse design projects undertaken by the studio. The bookshelf serves as a symbolic repository of knowledge, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage in supporting the studio's design work.


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