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Studio III

Poetics of a King, and  Country

 22  /   1  /   2018

Memorial themed ‘Journey of the 5 senses’

27  /   9  /   2017 

Spatial organisation is a key consideration for architects in architectural design. The study and exploration of different spatial organization methods is important in design because it informs human occupation, behavior, and experience within architectural spaces. Architectural language translated as poetic value in built form endeavoring the narrative value of perception embodied within the subject . Thus the formulation  of  such solemn spaces made to elaborate and tribute to such novelty of character; spirit. 

          The memorial which pays tribute to the late king of Thailand, King Bhumibol Adulayadej,  of his goodwill and ever-knowing efforts to develop the beautiful country of Thailand as it is today. The story embarks and shifts focus of his works that is the standing core of Thailand's development during his rule. By looking in thoroughly among the developments he's made, there are accomplishments; satisfaction. This narrative allows the memorial to be "alive" by engaging with the natural surrounding environment which embodies the many works he's done simplified into meaningful spaces which congratulate and celebrate his endeavor through immortalizing the symbol of personification of green grow, water flow, and solid glow of the spaces. Then presented upon, King Bhumibol Adulayadej memorial within the jungle close to the river of Chaophraya .

          Malaysia has the expressed opportunity of unity amongst one another. The total equality which each and every citizen of Malaysia uphold the oath of the Rukun Negara. Although different aspects to address to, equal weight nonetheless. The ever surrounding manifestation of authority, religion and communal values, The monument intends to have the 5 petals of the Rukun Negara standfast along each other with heaps of solid walls riddle along the perimeter of the scheme. This represents the fellow people searching the aim to be one along the heap. This is how Malaysian to be expressed with; Kumpul.

King Bhumibol Adulayadej memorial within the jungle close to the river of Chaophraya 
Kumpul, A Malaysian Monument on a faraway hill top
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