ASA JOURNAL 14/2023

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Rush went on to say that another important feature
of the architectural design and functionality
of this place is its simplicity and accessibility.
Whether the users are gallery visitors or people
who come to enjoy the presence of nature and
fine food, they can all experience the divide and
connection, as well as the functions assigned to
each of the buildings, and leave with a lasting
memory of the spaces. The project is thus more
than just the beautiful simplicity of wooden architecture.
The design interweaves all of these things
with the natural surroundings, all while curating
the right ambiance, memories, and stories that will
collectively be formed and shaped into a lasting
impression, particularly towards the elements of
wooden architecture that serve as the embodiment
of countless memories and stories.
The architectural components of the erected
structures, which have been turned into a cluster
of three buildings, are those of rice barns that
were ubiquitous in Thailand’s northern region.
Rush, as the project’s designer and owner, got
a hold of these structural members through an online
channel during COVID-19. He described how
each built structure has a unique size and design
that correspond to the owner’s social rank. The
three barns range in size from a modest structure
with woven bamboo components constructed
around the perimeter to a larger structure that
reflects the way of life of northern Thai people
who sun-dry meat and vegetables. Another building
is nearly twice the size and has a gable roof
installed with a family insignia, implying the riches
and status of the owner’s family. It became one
of the aspects that Rush was interested in about
the barns, in addition to structural components
with details of wood joinery developed and inherited
through generations of local artisans and
builders.
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