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Experimental Design at Isan Creative Festival 2021
Held from 6 – 15 August 2021, this project explored
new possibilities for public space in the Sri Chan district: reimagining
streets, pavements, parking areas, gathering spots, recreational zones,
heart-rate monitoring stations, drinking water points, and even movable trees
that can be repositioned to suit different uses. Beyond experimenting with
creative solutions for a better quality of life in Khon Kaen, the project
stands as an example of what becomes possible when creative thinking is
supported by and developed in collaboration with local government, a process
that can carry the city meaningfully forward.
A49 × Ban Wang Thua Terracotta, Wang Chai, Nam
Phong District, Khon Kaen
From rainwater pipes to cool terracotta mist. The Info & Gathering space in front of Building 1502 invited
festival-goers to sit together in the shade, beat the heat, and connect in the
spirit of phuk siao, the northeastern tradition of forming lifelong
friendships.
A49 × KKTT × Kin Son Coconut Ice Cream
To inspire Khon Kaen residents to increase the
number of trees in the city, this initiative offered a small but tangible
starting point by providing a way to get closer to nature while having fun. A
roving tree cart travelled through the festival, spreading shade, cool breezes,
and good spirits along the way by sharing coconut ice cream and souvenirs with
anyone who flagged it down.
Route: Sri Chan Road / 1502 / Prap Akat / Ruenrom
Road
A49 × Khon Kaen Municipality
Promoting the health and wellbeing of city
residents, this installation brought exercise out of distant public parks and
into the everyday city. Sections of pavement and road were transformed into a
continuous 400-metre circuit for running, jumping, and recreational activity.
Along the route, drinking water dispensers and a heart-rate monitoring station
rewarded those who raised their pulse with a free prize
for anyone who stopped to test themselves.
Located at the Old National Bank intersection (Sri
Chan Road, city centre)
In 1980, Prabhakorn received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Chulalongkorn University. He continued his education at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC, where he graduated with a Master of Architecture degree in 1984. Whilst in Washington DC, Prabhakorn worked at Robert Schwinn & Associates in Maryland before returning to Thailand and joining A49 in 1985. At A49, he has been responsible for a wide range of projects ranging from mega complexes and high-rise buildings to houses. Most of these are located in Thailand, whilst others are located in other countries in the region, including: China, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. His work has also extended outside that region, for example, to the United Arab Emirates and India. All add breadth to the A49 portfolio of work. His main role has been to establish major policies, design concepts and strategic planning initiatives. He was appointed as President of Architects49 Phuket in 2005 and President of Architects49 International in 2006.
Prabhakorn actively served the Association of Siamese Architects (ASA) as its Head of Public Relations from 1992 to 1994, as its Vice President of Foreign Affairs from 1995 to 1997, and as the President of ASA during 2002-2004. He has also participated in many subcommittees for both the ASA and the Architect Council of Thailand (ACT). He is an active Council Member of the ACT, with his present duties for them extending into 2018. He has been an Honorary member of the Japan Institute of Architects (JIA) since 2003.
Prabhakorn has been a key member of A49 since its foundation, and has the honour of being trusted by Nithi Sthapitanonda (the Founder of A49) to be President and Managing Director of 49Group.
In 1980, Prabhakorn received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Chulalongkorn University. He continued his education at the Catholic University of America in Washington DC, where he graduated with a Master of Architecture degree in 1984. Whilst in Washington DC, Prabhakorn worked at Robert Schwinn & Associates in Maryland before returning to Thailand and joining A49 in 1985. At A49, he has been responsible for a wide range of projects ranging from mega complexes and high-rise buildings to houses. Most of these are located in Thailand, whilst others are located in other countries in the region, including: China, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam. His work has also extended outside that region, for example, to the United Arab Emirates and India. All add breadth to the A49 portfolio of work. His main role has been to establish major policies, design concepts and strategic planning initiatives. He was appointed as President of Architects49 Phuket in 2005 and President of Architects49 International in 2006.
Prabhakorn actively served the Association of Siamese Architects (ASA) as its Head of Public Relations from 1992 to 1994, as its Vice President of Foreign Affairs from 1995 to 1997, and as the President of ASA during 2002-2004. He has also participated in many subcommittees for both the ASA and the Architect Council of Thailand (ACT). He is an active Council Member of the ACT, with his present duties for them extending into 2018. He has been an Honorary member of the Japan Institute of Architects (JIA) since 2003.
Prabhakorn has been a key member of A49 since its foundation, and has the honour of being trusted by Nithi Sthapitanonda (the Founder of A49) to be President and Managing Director of 49Group.
In collaboration with Landscape Architects 49, we have extensive experience in master planning and urban design. We have worked for both government and private sectors from large urban development to planning of new university campus.
