Chira Silpakanok
Colonel Chira Silpakanok (Thai: จิระ ศิลป์กนก, also spelled Jira, 7 May 1928 – 25 January 2013) was a prominent Thai architect of the post-World War II period. His works were influential in the popularization of Modernist architecture in Thailand, and include such buildings as the Indra Hotel and the Scala Cinema.[1]
Chira Silpakanok | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 May 1928 |
| Died | 25 January 2013 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Alma mater | Chulalongkorn University |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Indra Hotel Scala Cinema |
References
- Povatong, Pirasri (March 2015). "Colonel Jira Silpakanok: Profile and Work Chapter 1/2" (PDF). The Architectural Journal of the Association of Siamese Architects Under Royal Patronage: 92–102. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
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