The Panyaden International School in Chiang Mai, Thailand had a beautiful bamboo sports hall added to its structure back in 2017. The Chiangmai Life Architects were responsible for this sustainable and thoughtful addition, and they're back at it again! This time, they've designed an impressive new library for the school. The Panyaden Secondary School Library features
Back in 2017, Chiangmai Life Architects used bamboo to create a breezy sports hall at the Panyaden International School in Thailand. The firm has now returned to the same school to add a beautiful new library that's mostly constructed from bamboo.
Completed in 2022 in Tambon Nam Phrae, Thailand. Images by Markus Roselieb, Alberto Cosi. The Secondary School Library at Panyaden International School was designed to create an inspiring, peaceful, and comfortable atmosphere for teenage.
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After being abandoned in favour of concrete and steel in the 20th century, bamboo is increasingly being integrated into modern buildings due to its lightness and flexibility.
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