Thailand Creative Design Center Khon Kaen / Architects 49

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  • Design Team: Architects 49
  • Clients: The Creative Economy Agency
  • City: Khon Kaen
  • Country: Thailand
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Thailand Creative Design Center Khon Kaen / Architects 49 - Exterior Photography, Facade
© Chalermwat Wongchompoo

Text description provided by the architects. Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC) was founded to integrate the ingeniousness of Thai society and culture with modern knowledge and technology. TCDC is neither a school nor a research center, but a source of ‘intellectual entertainment’, aspiring to inspire Thai society with creativity through international learning; from exhibitions, talks, workshops, to a resource center sparking creativity in different dimensions. This is fundamental to the nation’s human resource development.

Thailand Creative Design Center Khon Kaen / Architects 49 - Interior Photography, Table, Chair
© Chalermwat Wongchompoo
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Plan - Ground Floor
Thailand Creative Design Center Khon Kaen / Architects 49 - Interior Photography
© Chalermwat Wongchompoo
Thailand Creative Design Center Khon Kaen / Architects 49 - Interior Photography, Chair
© Chalermwat Wongchompoo

Isan, or northeastern Thailand, is an arid region prone to drought, where water is scarce due to low precipitation. This harsh environment is the impetus for creativity and the industrious nature of the Isan people. A unique treasure trove of knowledge and culture is borne amidst these environmental limitations, and the design of TCDC Khon Kaen aims to provides a space which supports the flourishing of such Isan creativity.

Thailand Creative Design Center Khon Kaen / Architects 49 - Interior Photography, Dining room, Table, Chair
© Chalermwat Wongchompoo

Large trees are a blessing in this barren landscape, and community activities often take place under the shade of such trees. Gatherings and interaction also take place at the ground floor space under traditionally elevated Thai houses. This provides shade from the sun, enabling people to move from house to house through these sheltered spaces. The design of TCDC drew inspiration from these characteristic community gathering places, with trees surrounding an elevated structure.

Thailand Creative Design Center Khon Kaen / Architects 49 - Interior Photography, Windows, Beam
© Chalermwat Wongchompoo
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Thailand Creative Design Center Khon Kaen / Architects 49 - Interior Photography, Closet, Brick
© Chalermwat Wongchompoo

TCDC activities promote interaction, thus, in line with this theme, the street-side façade was created to communicate with the passersby. This is enabled by rotatable, reflective panels which not only act as shades, but also function as mirrors providing a glance into the activities going on within, and vice versa. These panels can also be used to announce activities within the center through words and patterns on the façade in a creative, card-stunt fashion.

Thailand Creative Design Center Khon Kaen / Architects 49 - Exterior Photography
© Chalermwat Wongchompoo

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Address:Khon Kaen, Mueang Khon Kaen District, Provincia de Khon Kaen 40000, Thailand

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Cite: "Thailand Creative Design Center Khon Kaen / Architects 49" 26 Sep 2020. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/948218/thailand-creative-design-center-khon-kaen-architects-49> ISSN 0719-8884

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