Proposal 01
Malin, Noinar, Peak, Jay, Von & Hirun
Proposal 02
Fame, Neen, Oj, Mike & Korn
Proposal 03
Prae, Jaae, Yoi, Mim & Arnut
Proposal 04
Amorn, Itthi, Pun, Moo, Dean & Ploy
Blog created to support the work of a Design and Build for Community Workshop organized in North India by CL and TL for 24 students of INDA (International Program in Design and Architecture, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok).
Jantra Mantra which is derived from the words meaning 'instrument' and 'formula' is a giant piece of architecture whose sole purpose is to act as an instrument for measuring the sun, stars and time. However, with its abstract forms and weird sweeping architecture Jantra Mantra becomes an instrument of magic, rather than geometry, aimed at the stars.
Recent studies have revealed that large Himalayan glaciers are retreating at a rate of more than 30 metres a year, resulting in a 21% reduction in glacier area since the 1980s. The main contributing factor is the increase of tourism and city development.
