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"A Tropical Home": Myanmar And Reinterpretation Of Traditional Architecture To Contemporary Cultural Center In Bagan, Hein Min Thaung
"A Tropical Home": Myanmar And Reinterpretation Of Traditional Architecture To Contemporary Cultural Center In Bagan, Hein Min Thaung
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This architectural design research study is about the understanding of the architectural tradition by means of chosen geometrical framework, or 'Taxis' in the Greek language, spatial compositions, sensuality experiences, local materials and construction techniques. The objective is to see the possibilities of reinterpreting analytical drawings of Ananda Temple, Thatbyinyu Temple and a Burmese traditional house in order to synthesis the analyses upon the contemporary architectural design process. Literature Reviews and Case Studies have been done upon the theory, practice, and philosophy of contemporary architects whose design processes are reflected on the history, human experience, and memory of the site. The …
The Study Of Water Management System In Ancient Towns: A Case Study Of Ayutthaya, Hatthaya Siriphatthanakun
The Study Of Water Management System In Ancient Towns: A Case Study Of Ayutthaya, Hatthaya Siriphatthanakun
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Due to catastrophic flood in 2011 the Historic City of Ayutthaya was severely damaged while it was never negatively impacted by flood in its 417-year-history. In fact, the lower central plain of Thailand where Ayutthaya is located is vulnerable from water -related hazards, especially flood regarding its natural settings. This research initially aims to understand what the water management system of Ayutthaya was and how the city was emerged and evolved within the flooding prone area so as to apply the knowledge to present-day circumstances. As a result, the landscape integration approach is developed by using multidisciplinary perspectives since water …