Bangkok Tokyo Architecture

Folly in the Forest Pavilion

Folly in the Forest Pavilion 

Bangkok Tokyo Architecture

Folly in the Forest Pavilion
© Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri

ARCHITECTS
Bangkok Tokyo Architecture

AREA
201 M²

YEAR
2022

PHOTOGRAPHS
Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri

LEAD ARCHITECTS
Takahiro Kume, Wtanya Chanvitan, Soisalak Rojanavilaivudh , Boomchaya Prakongpetch

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Pongrapee Lilatasninukul

LOCATION
Chiang Mai, Thailand

CONSTRUCTION
Studio Giavi

CATEGORY
Installations & Structures, Pavilion, Community

Folly in the Forest Pavilion
© Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri
Folly in the Forest Pavilion
© Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri
Folly in the Forest Pavilion
© Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri

Text description provided by architect.

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
© Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri
Folly in the Forest Pavilion
© Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri
Folly in the Forest Pavilion
© Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri

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
© Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri
Folly in the Forest Pavilion
© Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri
Folly in the Forest Pavilion
© Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri

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.

Folly in the Forest Pavilion
© Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri


Folly in the Forest Pavilion
© Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri
Folly in the Forest Pavilion
© Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri
Folly in the Forest Pavilion
© Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri


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