Ong-ard Satrabhandhu

Ong-ard Satrabhandhu is an architect from Thailand. His style is known for linking the classical and traditional architecture languages of East and West. Currently, he is involved in the planning and architectural design of external envelope of “One Nimman” Urban development project in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Ong-ard Satrabhandhu was awarded the renowned Driehaus Architecture Prize in 2020.

Ong-ard Satrabhandhu
NationalityThai
Alma materYale University
Cornell University
OccupationArchitect
AwardsRichard H. Driehaus Prize 2020 National Artist of Thailand 2009
The Baird Prize, Cornell University 1962
The York Prize, Cornell University 1960
Websitehttp://ongardarchitects.com

Career

Ong-ard received his B. Arch from Cornell University in 1965 and M. Arch from Yale University in 1967.[1] At Cornell he studied under Colin Rowe.[2]

During his career, Ong-ard helped bring recognition to the traditional Lanna buildings and temples through his style and by being a defender and advocate for preservation.

One of his best known work is Rachamankha which is an allusion to the Chiang Mai temple architecture.[3] The courtyard model is exploited for its inward-looking, and — in a hot, humid climate — provides oases for the public and private spaces. Constructed with materials such as clay tiles and turned teak columns, is a reference to the courtyard houses of China and Nepal.

The book of his work, "A Tradition of Serenity: The Tropical Houses of Ong-ard Satrabhandhu" was published in 2015.

References
  1. "Ong-ard Satrabhandhu named as 2020 Driehaus Prize laureate". Archinect. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  2. Arkaraprasertkul, Non; Rabitaille, Reilly Paul (January 2009). "Differences, Originality and Assimilation: Building Nine at Panabhandhu School". Thresholds. 35: 8–15. doi:10.1162/thld_a_00202. ISSN 1091-711X. S2CID 127334722.
  3. Hubbell, Diana (2016-03-26). "Chiang Mai, Thailand, guide: what to do, plus the best hotels and restaurants". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-04-10.
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