Shining a light on the past Redevelopment of historical structures can pay economic and social dividends when done well. Architecture is a narrative of time, people and place in history, a concrete evolution from small-scale structures like traditional houses to today’s large public complexes. At present, there are only a few remaining iconic old buildings, especially in the downtown area of Bangkok where land is getting more expensive every year, mainly in prime locations. As the city’s progress can’t be stopped, a solution needs to be found to preserve our shared history. That said, it has b…

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