Bangkok CityCity Gallery / Site-Specific: Architecture & Research (SS:AR)

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Bangkok, Thailand
  • Architect In Charge: Chutayaves Sinthuphan
  • Project Architect: Pasit Siritanaaree
  • Project Team: Buttriya Ruamthamarak, Suthisak Suwannarach, Thitiwat Apichaikittiwut, Warunya Sukwaree, Kritsanapan Toncharoenrat
  • Owner: Supamas Phahulo, Akapol Sudasna
  • Structure Engineer: Jirasuda Akrakunkiti
  • Landscape Architect: Shma Soen
  • Budget: 15 Million THB
  • City: Bangkok
  • Country: Thailand
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Text description provided by the architects. As the Asian arts market expands rapidly, the need for a commercial art gallery has become increasingly imminent. In the past, commercial art galleries in Bangkok were mostly situated in converted shophouses where the rent is affordable and the space is adaptable with limitations.

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Bangkok CityCity Gallery is one of a few purposely built commercial art galleries in Bangkok. It is situated in the heart of a commercial area of Bangkok, in one of a few rare open spaces in this dense capital. Conceived as a blank canvas both inside and out, the gallery is designed to stand out of its contextual environment, at the same time maintaining the interaction with the passer-by by unveiling some of its content through a large opening at the pedestrian’s eyes level, inviting them to come in and explore its exhibition.

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The purpose of the design is to create a space of Nature and Simplicity. Natural light is allowed to come inside the main gallery from the top via the skylights, from the bottom via the linear openings at floor level and from the side via the surroundings around the entrance door. Depending on the artist’s intention, these openings can be opened and closed to let the light in to suit the needs of different exhibitions.

Bangkok CityCity Gallery / Site-Specific: Architecture & Research (SS:AR) - Interior Photography
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Bangkok CityCity Gallery / Site-Specific: Architecture & Research (SS:AR) - Interior Photography
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The idea was conceived from modern interpretations on traditional Thai architecture – a cluster of buildings are connected by a patio with a courtyard that is elevated above the ground. The gallery complex is divided into two sections. The main gallery is designed to house large-scale installations, while the small gallery serves as both a reception area and a teaser gallery for the exhibition inside the main gallery. Steps in the small gallery functions as a casual seating area. The outdoor patio connects the two galleries and also leads to the courtyard, which is designed for outdoor performances.

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The building also expresses the simplicity on the exterior to encourage the artists to engage the arts with the architecture.

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Address:1 S Sathorn Rd, Khwaeng Thung Maha Mek, Khet Sathon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120, Thailand

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Cite: "Bangkok CityCity Gallery / Site-Specific: Architecture & Research (SS:AR)" 23 May 2016. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/787744/bangkok-citycity-gallery-site-specific> ISSN 0719-8884

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