ASA LANNA CENTER
       
     
ASA Lanna Center is located on a highway in Chiang Mai, a northern province of Thailand. The city has a unique cultural identity as it was the capital of an independent kingdom named “Lanna,” which means a million rice fields.
       
     
As a branch office of the Association of Siamese Architects (ASA), the design aims to find a balance between maintaining the local cultural identity while accommodating modern requirements. Thus, the image of a rice field is created on the rooftop t
       
     
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The main entrance is on the side lane and carved into the landform building creating the quite entrance space away from the highway.
       
     
The materials and finishes of the building were selected to express the natural texture and locally produced such as laterite, and red brick. While all the roof top planter parapets are cast-in situ concreate with bamboo form-work to reduce hardness
       
     
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When entering to the center of the building, you will find a courtyard that connecting the ground floor and the roof space. The Pavilion which is the focal point of the building can also be seen through the courtyard to ensure the sense of unity.
       
     
Apart from bringing down natural light to the rooms on ground floor, the courtyard is also a flexible space for a different kind of events organized by ASA members and also be an extension of the multipurpose room if it is required.
       
     
IMG_0913-Pano.jpg
       
     
On top level, a timber structure pavilion in Lanna-style is located. Its proportion and details were advised by local veterans and builder.
       
     
A small café space was placed on the roof before the top level, and it has a separated entrance which can be used during the weekend when the main entrance and the office are closed.
       
     
The plants around the building are local which can be found in rice filed landscape such as local palms, banana and bamboo. At the main entrance, a symbolic tree of the province, called Thongkwaw, will flower in orange to welcome visitor on cool sea
       
     
People can enjoy the rooftop space from the pavilion with the view of Doi Suthep, the sacred mountain of Chiang Mai.
       
     
Passing by the building, the stepping rice field landscape with Lanna-style pavilion will keep reminding us of the spirit of Lanna. Eventually it could be an example to inspire others for the way of developing the city.
       
     
ASA LANNA CENTER
       
     
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ASA LANNA CENTER

2-Storey Office Building

Program: Office
GFA Area: approx. 800sq.m.
Location: Chotana Rd., Chiang Mai, Thailand
Status: Completed in 2016
Client: The Association of Siamese Architects Under Royal Patronage

Project Team: Punpong Wiwatkul, Puiphai Khunawat, Supachai Khiewngam, Thitaya Tansirisernkul, Phiriya Chavanaphan, Sitthiwat Suddhijaru, Ekkachan Eiamananwattana

Design Collaborator: Creative Crews Ltd.
Landscape Architect: Shma Co., Ltd.
Structural Design Consultant: CT23 Co., Ltd.
Structural Engineer: Engitect Engineering Co., Ltd.
MEP Engineer: GEO Design & Engineering Consultant Co., Ltd.
Vernacular Architecture Consultant: Adul Helanya

Awards:
ICONIC Awards 2019 - Winner
Under category of Innovative Architecture - Office building, awarded by German Design Council

Architecture Master Prize 2018 - Winner
Under category of Architectural Design - Green Architecture, awarded by Architecture Master Prize

Architizer A+ Awards 2018 - Finalist
Under category of Architecture + Landscape, awarded by Architizer

Chiang Mai Design Awards 2018 - Winner
Under category of Architecture and Interior Design
awarded by Chiang Mai Design Awards

ASA Lanna Center is located on a highway in Chiang Mai, a northern province of Thailand. The city has a unique cultural identity as it was the capital of an independent kingdom named “Lanna,” which means a million rice fields.
       
     
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ASA Lanna Center is located on a highway in Chiang Mai, a northern province of Thailand. The city has a unique cultural identity as it was the capital of an independent kingdom named “Lanna,” which means a million rice fields.

As a branch office of the Association of Siamese Architects (ASA), the design aims to find a balance between maintaining the local cultural identity while accommodating modern requirements. Thus, the image of a rice field is created on the rooftop t
       
     
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As a branch office of the Association of Siamese Architects (ASA), the design aims to find a balance between maintaining the local cultural identity while accommodating modern requirements. Thus, the image of a rice field is created on the rooftop to evoke a sense of nostalgia. The room requirements, such as an office, library, and multi-purpose room, are tugged underneath. They are arranged from a low ceiling in the front to a higher ceiling in the back to create the stepping rice field landform.

IMG_1016.jpg
       
     
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The main entrance is on the side lane and carved into the landform building creating the quite entrance space away from the highway.
       
     
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The main entrance is on the side lane and carved into the landform building creating the quite entrance space away from the highway.

The materials and finishes of the building were selected to express the natural texture and locally produced such as laterite, and red brick. While all the roof top planter parapets are cast-in situ concreate with bamboo form-work to reduce hardness
       
     
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The materials and finishes of the building were selected to express the natural texture and locally produced such as laterite, and red brick. While all the roof top planter parapets are cast-in situ concreate with bamboo form-work to reduce hardness feel of the surface.

IMG_0844-Pano.jpg
       
     
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When entering to the center of the building, you will find a courtyard that connecting the ground floor and the roof space. The Pavilion which is the focal point of the building can also be seen through the courtyard to ensure the sense of unity.
       
     
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When entering to the center of the building, you will find a courtyard that connecting the ground floor and the roof space. The Pavilion which is the focal point of the building can also be seen through the courtyard to ensure the sense of unity.

Apart from bringing down natural light to the rooms on ground floor, the courtyard is also a flexible space for a different kind of events organized by ASA members and also be an extension of the multipurpose room if it is required.
       
     
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Apart from bringing down natural light to the rooms on ground floor, the courtyard is also a flexible space for a different kind of events organized by ASA members and also be an extension of the multipurpose room if it is required.

IMG_0913-Pano.jpg
       
     
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On top level, a timber structure pavilion in Lanna-style is located. Its proportion and details were advised by local veterans and builder.
       
     
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On top level, a timber structure pavilion in Lanna-style is located. Its proportion and details were advised by local veterans and builder.

A small café space was placed on the roof before the top level, and it has a separated entrance which can be used during the weekend when the main entrance and the office are closed.
       
     
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A small café space was placed on the roof before the top level, and it has a separated entrance which can be used during the weekend when the main entrance and the office are closed.

The plants around the building are local which can be found in rice filed landscape such as local palms, banana and bamboo. At the main entrance, a symbolic tree of the province, called Thongkwaw, will flower in orange to welcome visitor on cool sea
       
     
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The plants around the building are local which can be found in rice filed landscape such as local palms, banana and bamboo. At the main entrance, a symbolic tree of the province, called Thongkwaw, will flower in orange to welcome visitor on cool season.

People can enjoy the rooftop space from the pavilion with the view of Doi Suthep, the sacred mountain of Chiang Mai.
       
     
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People can enjoy the rooftop space from the pavilion with the view of Doi Suthep, the sacred mountain of Chiang Mai.

Passing by the building, the stepping rice field landscape with Lanna-style pavilion will keep reminding us of the spirit of Lanna. Eventually it could be an example to inspire others for the way of developing the city.
       
     
+

Passing by the building, the stepping rice field landscape with Lanna-style pavilion will keep reminding us of the spirit of Lanna. Eventually it could be an example to inspire others for the way of developing the city.