Asian decor book launch: Architectural heritage in Thailand
Architectural heritage in Thailand: twenty years of architectural conservation award, 1982-2002
The ASA Outstanding architectural Conversation Award has been given for 20 years, despite economic uncertainties. Now, the economy has recovered, and experts estimate that it is also the right time to reconsider the role of conservation, that conservation is not only to keep but may also be used creatively.
This is in accordance with the current government policy that supports marketing the richness of Thailand’s exotic culture, along with spreading the idea of conservation among local communities. These communities will work together with the government to transform cultural heritage to tangible products which bring wealth to the communities. If the philosophy is followed, the 174 award-winning buildings will constitute not only the heritage, but also the fortune of each local community.
Reconsidering the philosophy of architectural conservation in the past 35 years… Conservation evolved from the first step of sustaining architectural heritage, which began with the Modernist school of thought, to the second step of exposing the idea of conservation to the public. It is now the point to re-conceptualize so that architectural heritage is seen as a cultural cost necessary to support society. Tourism, activities, events, and souvenirs retailing will be used to add social value to architectural heritage, revealing the uniqueness of each locality to be sustainable and appropriate.
All of the ASA's activities in the domain of architectural conservation, including the publishing of this book, have been attempts to reaffirm the value of our heritage without slowing down the country with an outmoded idea of conservation. The idea of architectural conservation in conjunction with development will support the advance of Thailand, harmonizing an international idea with our own cultural foundations.
Publisher: Periplus
Available at ASIA BOOKS
To review more books on Asian decor and Asian architecture, follow: Asian decor books
The ASA Outstanding architectural Conversation Award has been given for 20 years, despite economic uncertainties. Now, the economy has recovered, and experts estimate that it is also the right time to reconsider the role of conservation, that conservation is not only to keep but may also be used creatively.
This is in accordance with the current government policy that supports marketing the richness of Thailand’s exotic culture, along with spreading the idea of conservation among local communities. These communities will work together with the government to transform cultural heritage to tangible products which bring wealth to the communities. If the philosophy is followed, the 174 award-winning buildings will constitute not only the heritage, but also the fortune of each local community.
Reconsidering the philosophy of architectural conservation in the past 35 years… Conservation evolved from the first step of sustaining architectural heritage, which began with the Modernist school of thought, to the second step of exposing the idea of conservation to the public. It is now the point to re-conceptualize so that architectural heritage is seen as a cultural cost necessary to support society. Tourism, activities, events, and souvenirs retailing will be used to add social value to architectural heritage, revealing the uniqueness of each locality to be sustainable and appropriate.
All of the ASA's activities in the domain of architectural conservation, including the publishing of this book, have been attempts to reaffirm the value of our heritage without slowing down the country with an outmoded idea of conservation. The idea of architectural conservation in conjunction with development will support the advance of Thailand, harmonizing an international idea with our own cultural foundations.
Publisher: Periplus
Available at ASIA BOOKS
To review more books on Asian decor and Asian architecture, follow: Asian decor books
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