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Summary:
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 variety and structural detail. All types of structures are featured, from Thai houses and rice barns to elaborate temples and breathtaking palaces. The different materials used to achieve the(...)
May 2006, London
Architecture of Thailand : a guide to traditional and contemporary forms
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$84.00
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Summary:
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 variety and structural detail. All types of structures are featured, from Thai houses and rice barns to elaborate temples and breathtaking palaces. 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.