Chao Phraya River Memorial and Museum by Fars Studio

March 15, 2010 · Posted in Architecture · Comment

Chao Phraya River Memorial and Museum

Best architecture design of Chao Phraya River Memorial and Museum as a winner in national design competition designed by Fars Studio located in Nakorn-Sawan, Thailand. Nakorn Sawan Municipality and the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA) launch this landmark competition to commemorate and to highlight the symbol of this River at the particular spot where it begins. This site has an extraordinary context: during the flood season, up to 9 meters differentiate between the low and high tide. The river on the Northern side of the island has a green color while the Southern side is red. After the confluence of both tributaries, the green and red colors still keep tracking along the Chao Phraya River to create a resonance stripe. This significant area not only has a colorful phenomenon but is also intertwined with the history of the Kingdom. Unfortunately, this area has been abandoned for quite a long time, as a result of the very different levels of the tide.This landmark is designed to be situated on the tip of the island where the confluence takes place.