Sculptural rattan installation meanders through Thai art gallery by Enter Projects Asia
Architecture studio Enter Projects Asia has completed a private gallery for a collector in Chiang Mai, Thailand, featuring an undulating rattan structure designed by an algorithm that weaves its way in and out of the building.
The 2,000-square-metre gallery complex comprises gardens, water features and a series of pavilions for displaying the owner's collection of silverware, fine china and porcelain, including what is reportedly the largest collection of Wedgwood porcelain in Southeast Asia.
A rattan installation weaves throughout the gallery
Enter Projects Asia, which is based on the Thai island of Phuket, developed a holistic proposal for the project that spanned everything from spatial planning to lighting and furniture, with the fluid rattan structures providing a consistent element throughout the scheme. The aim was to create a less "clinical, antiseptic" interpretation of a traditional gallery, based on the studio's research into parametric design and dynamic forms, Enter Projects Asia director Patrick Keane explained.
The overhead rattan structure drops down to form several pods
"We sought to create an immersive experience, giving the space a warmth and depth uncharacteristic of conventional art galleries," he said.
The gallery features two wings arranged on either side of a central entrance. Each wing contains an exhibition space, with a private dining area also accommodated in the larger of the two volumes.
The gallery complex also includes gar...
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