Architecture of Thailand

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Packed with interesting and lively depictions of Thai architectural styles and forms, this dazzling compendium brilliantly documents the ways in which the Thai built environment has evolved to become a significant art form.

The book opens with a history of the country and its many cultural influences. An overview of Thai architecture in its context is followed by a look at its basic elements in their full variety and structural detail, which sets out the fundamentals necessary to understanding Thailand’s architectural styles and forms.

All types of structures are featured, from Thai houses and rice barns to elaborate temples and breathtaking palaces. The reader gets a closer look at various sections within a building and its compound before embarking on an exploration of ornamentation in Thai architecture. The different materials used to achieve the distinctive Thai style are also discussed.

The book also examines the hybrid forms that reflect the confluence of Thai and Western or other Asian styles. It ends with a look at contemporary Thai architecture and how traditional architectural practices have been adapted to suit modern needs.

Designers will find Architecture of Thailand an indispensable sourcebook for materials, built form, ornamentation and ideas about the use of space; lovers of Thailand will want it for its documentation of a rapidly changing world; and it will be essential reading for anyone interested in ethnic architecture.