Architects Install Lounge at Hua Lamphong to Push Debate on Public Space (Video)

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Architects Install Lounge at Hua Lamphong to Push Debate on Public Space (Video)

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen
Staff Reporter



A passenger plays guitar while waiting for a delayed train Thursday at the Bangkok Railway Station.

BANGKOK — Though passengers and people pile up like luggage inside Bangkok’s Railway Station Hua Lamphong, a group of architects noticed its waiting hall was not designed for them.

So the group of professional and student architects, along with a few studying political science, moved in to occupy the capital city’s most iconic transit structure this past week to open a discussion on public space, which they believe should be usable by all.

They placed straw mats, beanbags and plants in the terminal’s main hall for their social experiment to see how they could change the space’s relationship and utility for those passing through.

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1457088082

-- Khaosod English 2016-03-05

[JAG]

On which the large numbers waiting to board trains promptly made themselves comfortable, and waited for their trains. Because you see that's what people do in the " public areas" at railway stations - wait for trains.

Still I'm sure that the beanbags were more comfy than those plastic chairs.

I wonder where was the furthest station the straw mats made it to?

[canuckamuck]

This creative thinking is a slippery slope.

[ChrisY1]

Really looks like a major initiative.......enough for 6 people and their phones....

So definitely news worthy for the weekend.......when nothing much happens:))

[Kiwisailor]

Last time I was there, anyone sitting or lying in the central coloured area between the seats was quickly moved on.

[mike324]

just wait until the entire market moves in...

[wabothai]

A few of them bags and hundreds of people wanting to do their nap. Would love to watch that from a distance. Great entertainment.

[seedy]

Nonsense and Off Topic posts removed

[JAG]

just wait until the entire market moves in...

Imagine the Som Tam concession in the middle of the concourse at Hualampong Station.

Coo, that would be worth some serious money!