Familyonthemove Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Anyone know the story behind this amazing looking building? It makes me smile every time I pass it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy2 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Its a left over from the time when architects were exempt from drug testing. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy2 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Nice composition in the pic by the way. Is it yours? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familyonthemove Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Nice composition in the pic by the way.Is it yours? Cheers Thanks .... just one of many camera-phone snaps from my weekend bike rides around BKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boksida Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 If I remember correctly, the Elephant Building was designed by Bangkok's most famous architect, Dr. Sumet Jumsai. Other notable buildings of his are the Robot Building on Sathorn Tai and the Nation Newspaper "Computer" building on Bangna-Trat highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thithi Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 it's the son of the owner wanted to work in the real estate stuffs. and his dad loves elephant. then they asked the architect to design them an elepphant building. Chang Building is the wedding square, offices and Apartments for rent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy2 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 If I remember correctly, the Elephant Building was designed by Bangkok's most famous architect, Dr. Sumet Jumsai. Other notable buildings of his are the Robot Building on Sathorn Tai and the Nation Newspaper "Computer" building on Bangna-Trat highway. One out of three is not too bad. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiksilva Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 (edited) Its worth remembering that "Most famous" does not equal good. His properties are interesting to look at, but as functioning commercial spaces, they are not very efficient. Edited August 13, 2008 by quiksilva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundman Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Its worth remembering that "Most famous" does not equal good.His properties are interesting to look at, but as functioning commercial spaces, they are not very efficient. Or on closer inspection, coming apart at the seems. In the photo on the top of this page, if you look really closely, you can atually see miss-aligned structural concrete beams, window framework hanging at bizzare angles etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcolminthemiddle Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I thought it was built specifically for that James Bond movie where he flies that plane between the elephants legs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSnrang Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 If I remember correctly, the Elephant Building was designed by Bangkok's most famous architect, Dr. Sumet Jumsai. Other notable buildings of his are the Robot Building on Sathorn Tai and the Nation Newspaper "Computer" building on Bangna-Trat highway. Computer building? I pass the nation building daily and I've always thought it looked more like a golf bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP25 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 That building is a legacy of the pre 1997 financial crisis days. No surprise, there haven't been any buildings like that since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junki3korean Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Nice composition in the pic by the way.Is it yours? Cheers Thanks .... just one of many camera-phone snaps from my weekend bike rides around BKK nice photo mate...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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