Summersea
Sutira Laokittiphanit
Len Khan
The name Len Khan comes from the word “Let’s play” and The word “Khan” from Khan-long-hin, which is an identity of Baan bu. Today, there are only 6 people (1 factory) that still do khan-long-hin. The ritual is fading away. This playground aims to create curiosity in children so that they will ask and find more information about Baan bu and its ritual, both khan-long-hin and others. It will give a feeling of reminiscence and make people remember/ acknowledge the ritual of Baan Bu. It will also give a landmark, that will become a communal space where the locals, or tourists, could spend time together; and maybe even be a stage or a space to learn
Design Agenda
1. Create a playground for kids and adults
2. Using formal references to fading rituals
3. Transitting tradition across generations
This Khan Interactive pavilion can help children and visitors learn about the process of making khan-long-hin if the culture and ritual of the community really do fade away
This is the process of crafting a Bronze Khan-long-hin
Extracting a module from the form of khan long hin
Existing Park
New playground
3 new play pavillions
1. slider
2. swing
3. khan interactive pavilion
The fading ritual:
-telling story about Baan Bu
- make people remember/ acknowledge and reminiscent
The area in between the pavilion can act as a communal space for kids and adults to do activities together.
