Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall

Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
© Srirath Somsawat, Pat Phuchamni

Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall 

Arsomslip Community and Environmental Architect

CLIENT
Thammasat University

STRUCTURE ENGINEERS
Pattarasak Nuntakit, Sanguan Ruangroattham

INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Dimensional Interpretation Co.,ltd.

MANUFACTURERS
Holcim, A.p.k. Dawkoo, Bpk Brick, Cotto, Gyproc, Lysaght, Scg, Zillion Innovation

CONSULTANTS
Cm49

LIGHTING DESIGNERS
Lighting And Equipment Public Co.,ltd.

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
Tpm Consultants Co.,ltd.

CONTRACTORS
Pre-built Public Co.,ltd.

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS PROJECT
Roofing Solutions

SCULPTOR
Manop Suwanpinta

SANITARY ENGINEERS
Tpm Consultants Co.,ltd

AREA
59000 M²

YEAR
2019

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Landprocess Co.,ltd.

LOCATION
Tambon Khlong Nung, Thailand

CATEGORY
Community

“ Freedom is the soil, air and fertilizer that will grow the flora of thought and when bringing thought to ideal, the ideal can only happen when people in society are able to think freely.”Puey Ungphakorn , 1974

Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
© Srirath Somsawat, Pat Phuchamni
Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
© Srirath Somsawat, Pat Phuchamni

Thammasat is a long-established university in Thailand, formerly named “The University of Moral and Political Sciences”.

This project was initiated in 2016 in the occasion of the 100thanniversary birthday of Prof. Dr. Puey Ungphakorn, the 10th chancellor of Thammasat university.

Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
© Srirath Somsawat, Pat Phuchamni
Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
© Srirath Somsawat, Pat Phuchamni

He was named by UNESCO as one of the world's most important people for his "impeccable ethics". He dedicated his life for the importance of the environment, quality of life and the health of the people in his homeland.

To truly reflect his spirit, this project is placed on the university’s main axis from Phahonyothin Road as a landmark and public park that serves as the lung of Thammasat’s community and the people of northern Bangkok.

Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
© Srirath Somsawat, Pat Phuchamni
Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
© Srirath Somsawat, Pat Phuchamni

The design is inspired by his name, “Puey” meaning earth mound that nourishes, cultures, and strengthens a tree from its base, reflecting how he devoted his whole life to the importance of environmental ecology within his homeland.

The design combines harmoniously the relationship between architecture and landscape architecture (Land Process) to engage the community with functionality and leisure space by designing a green vegetation roof covering the whole building.

The plants growing on the green roof are all edible to educate the university students about agricultural practices, and sufficient economies and to build up environmental awareness which corresponds with Thammasat University’s intention to manage their own food source.

The surrounding landscape areas are used as gardens, recreational areas, and four large pools functioning as a drainage basin and natural water treatment reservoir.

Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
© Srirath Somsawat, Pat Phuchamni
Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
© Srirath Somsawat, Pat Phuchamni

In a tropical climate, the curved structure of the building exposes the roof fully to direct sunlight and sun radiation, the green vegetation roof acts as a buffer absorbing the heat and radiation.

The roof structure is designed to be a double slab to prevent the humidity from the plants to cause damage into the building.

The 1.5m in-between space allows for convenient maintenance and lessens the heat entering the building and overall decreases energy consumption from the air conditioning system and maintains a pleasant internal atmosphere.

Bricks are a sustainable material that provides strength and security whilst showing integrity in its design and it allows the interior spaces to keep a pleasant microclimate throughout the year.

Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
© Srirath Somsawat, Pat Phuchamni
Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
© Srirath Somsawat, Pat Phuchamni

The bricks interact with natural light to create the spatial experience of light and shadow along the passageways that connect the inside space to the outside space.

The building is located at the center of the campus, being the main landmark and community learning hub there are multiple entrances opening access to the different activity spaces for students to socialize and network.

Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
© Srirath Somsawat, Pat Phuchamni
Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
© Srirath Somsawat, Pat Phuchamni

The design encourages multidisciplinary learning, to nurture a new generation of teachers and academics to believe in social development and continuous learning, the overall design of the project creates a learning community.

The educational space promotes interactions and learning exchanges in a variety of styles while encouraging a sense of community.

Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
© Srirath Somsawat, Pat Phuchamni
Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
© Srirath Somsawat, Pat Phuchamni

The building also provides different learning environments, from private spaces for reflection, self-study, or small groups to social spaces for learning through interaction to communal spaces where learning happens through discussion and conversation.

The overall space is flexible enough to accommodate different types of learning activities and emphasize the prayer room as an example of critical learning within the organization.

The column-beam system is employed for most of the structure. The post-tension structure of the 1st to the 3rd floor of the building accommodates a variety of functional spaces, with the concert hall connecting the 3 floors.


Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
Plan - Basement Floor
Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
Plan - 1st Floor
Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
Plan - 2nd Floor
Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
Plan - 3rd Floor
Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
Plan - Roof
Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
Layout


Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
Elevations 01
Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
Elevations 02


Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
Diagram
Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
Sections
Puey Ungpahakorn Centenary Hall
Concept Sketch