Folly in the Forest Pavilion / Bangkok Tokyo Architecture

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Folly in the Forest Pavilion / Bangkok Tokyo Architecture - Exterior Photography, Forest
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Text description provided by the architects. Surrounded by tall trees, this semi-outdoor structure is a place for locals to relax and gather. On the weekends, it transforms into a market bustling with vendors. To create a place for such diversity, we aim to make architecture that is deeply connected to the context but simultaneously open and accessible; a juxtaposition of multiple perspectives and meaning.

Folly in the Forest Pavilion / Bangkok Tokyo Architecture - Interior Photography, Steel
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The simple building consists of an inclined roof made of layered leaves supported by a steel pipe grid frame and elevated platforms. The leaves are collected from trees native to Northern Thailand and must be replaced every 4-5 years. For centuries, locals have been gathering these fallen leaves and using them to make utensils, roofs, and walls of their homes. This tradition helps prevent frequent forest fires during the dry season.

Folly in the Forest Pavilion / Bangkok Tokyo Architecture - Exterior Photography, Forest
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Folly in the Forest Pavilion / Bangkok Tokyo Architecture - Exterior Photography, Wood
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All parts of the building, including the structure, are constructed entirely by repetition of commonly found materials and are assembled by hand. Although seemingly temporary, the entire structure can be regeneratedby replacing individual parts and materials as needed. The opposing natural roof and industrial steel skeleton make the architecture both local and universal, allowing all things to co-exist and creating a space that is open to all.

Folly in the Forest Pavilion / Bangkok Tokyo Architecture - Exterior Photography, Forest
© Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri

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Address:Chiang Mai, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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Cite: "Folly in the Forest Pavilion / Bangkok Tokyo Architecture" 16 May 2022. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/981998/folly-in-the-forest-pavilion-bangkok-tokyo-architecture> ISSN 0719-8884

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