ASA Journal 15/2023

SOWING THE SEEDS
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RESTAURANT PLAN
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The developmental strategy employed for Patamma
aims to not only cultivate and nurture a new woodland
but also create a space that can have positive
effects on the community. The project exemplifies a
harmonious partnership between a visionary private
owner and the public sector, working in tandem to
sustainably improve Nan River, its surrounding areas
and communities. In addition, the construction of
meticulously designed weirs serves as a catalyst
for efficiently regulating the river’s flow while simultaneously
breathing new life into the ecosystem. The
design of the project draws inspiration from the vast
expanse of the flowing currents of the Nan River.
The architectural design concept beautifully weaves
together the essence of vernacular architecture and
contemporary design, blending them into the visuals
and functions of the restaurant and nine luxurious
villas of the resort. The architectural composition
eloquently embodies the quintessence of a vernacular
home in the southern region, integrating
bespoke elements that align with the project’s
inherent character to craft a beautifully unique design
language. Patamma is a creation that emerged from
a masterplan that was meticulously developed and
designed to be a home for young, freshly grown
trees. These saplings exhibit a lengthy growth
process, gradually transforming into exquisite
specimens, akin to a front yard garden of one’s
home that fosters a profound sense of attachment
over the passage of time. The elevated roof, a
quintessential architectural feature of vernacular
dwellings in Nan province, renders a harmonious
balance of shade and natural light. The architectural
form takes cues from the organic contours of the
river weir, seamlessly integrating the physicality
of pebbles found in the river bed within its design.
“Pa Kam Kin,” whose name is a clever play on words
in the northern Thai language, is a restaurant nestled
within Patamma’s premises. As the first architectural
creation to ever be built on the land, the restaurant is
intended to bring new heights of recognition among
both locals and travelers to the project. Since its
inception, “Pa Kam Kin” has emerged as one of the
province’s prominent destinations that attracts Nan
locals and travelers alike.
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