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Museum Siam
Museum Siam (Thai: มิวเซียมสยาม) is a discovery museum that is located at Sanam Chai road in Bangkok, Thailand. The museum was established in 2007 in the former building of the Ministry of Commerce. It was created to teach the national identity and history of the people of Thailand, and their relationships with neighboring cultures. The motto of the museum is “Play + Learn = เพลิน” (which means 'joyously' in Thai); through a series of interactive exhibits, the museum shows the development of Thailand from the past to present.
The Ministry of Commerce building was completed in 1922. The building was designed to prevent fire, including ventilation of heat and air. The building was made of concrete and follows the industrial building systems that Tamagno and his team often applied during the reign of King Rama VI.
The Ministry of Commerce building, constructed over a century ago, initially served as the office for the Ministry. After a reorganization of government structure, it was passed changed to Ministry of Transport, but in 1972 it was again changed to Ministry of Commerce. But then in 1999 the Ministry of Commerce moved to a new building at Sanam Bun Nam Located at Bangkasor. Later in 2005 the building was officially registered by Fine Arts Department as one of the Thailand's heritage sites. Between 2005 and 2007, the National Discovery Museum Institute(NDMI) undertook a project to assess the building's condition, conduct archaeological excavations, and develop exhibition content and display designs. On December 23, 2007, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the opening ceremony of the Museum Siam building, marking its official inauguration.
The museum building was originally built as the offices of the Ministry of Commerce during the reign of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI, 1910–1925). The land previously belonged to a palace which served as the residence of several sons of King Rama III. The building, in the classical revival style, was designed by Italian architect Mario Tamagno, in collaboration with engineer E.G. Gollo and another architect named Guadrelli, and with decorative elements by Vittorio Novi. Construction took place from 1921 to 1922. The building received the ASA Architectural Conservation Award in 2006, and is a registered ancient monument.
The Sanam Chai MRT station, which opened in 2020, is located directly in front of the museum.
Mario Tamagno, born in Turin, Italy, graduated from the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts in 1895. After graduation, he became an instructor at the academy while pursuing further education under Carlo Ceppiuntil 1899. Shortly after, when the Siamese Government sought to employ an Italian architect for building consultation, Tamagno was recommended by the Master Technician to accept the position.
In 1900, when Tamagno traveled to Siam, he entered into a 25-year contract with the Siamese government. He initially worked as an assistant architect for 3 years, after which he was promoted to chief architect in 1902 and later became superintendent architect. During the later years of King Chulalongkorn's reign (Rama V), Tamagno's architectural contributions included the Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge, Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall, Phan Fa Lilat Bridge, Bang Khun PhromPalace, Parusakavan Palace, Amphorn Sathan Villa, Oriental Hotel, The first office if Siam Commercial Bank, Bang Khun Phrom Palace the ceremonial arch for King Rama V's celebration at Niwat Phra Nakhon, Suriyanuwat Villa, Phra Mongkhon Bophit Temple, Waen Si Bridge, and Phyathai Palac. During the reign of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), Tamagno's works included the Siam Pavilion at the Turin International World's Fair, Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, the design of Phra Mongkhon Bophit Temple, and Rajathiwas Temple, in collaboration with Prince Naris.
Commercial buildings are supported by the concept of "integrative thinking," aiming to maintain the value of the building by adjusting the structure of the new control system. The structure and the historical aspects of the building are continuously linked, both externally and internally. The creation, achieved by adjusting the elements of the theater system, is interpreted into a physical form to support and entertain those who may lack a framework for thinking. This approach will determine the balance of the dynamic organizational structure, which is valuable.
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Museum Siam
Museum Siam (Thai: มิวเซียมสยาม) is a discovery museum that is located at Sanam Chai road in Bangkok, Thailand. The museum was established in 2007 in the former building of the Ministry of Commerce. It was created to teach the national identity and history of the people of Thailand, and their relationships with neighboring cultures. The motto of the museum is “Play + Learn = เพลิน” (which means 'joyously' in Thai); through a series of interactive exhibits, the museum shows the development of Thailand from the past to present.
The Ministry of Commerce building was completed in 1922. The building was designed to prevent fire, including ventilation of heat and air. The building was made of concrete and follows the industrial building systems that Tamagno and his team often applied during the reign of King Rama VI.
The Ministry of Commerce building, constructed over a century ago, initially served as the office for the Ministry. After a reorganization of government structure, it was passed changed to Ministry of Transport, but in 1972 it was again changed to Ministry of Commerce. But then in 1999 the Ministry of Commerce moved to a new building at Sanam Bun Nam Located at Bangkasor. Later in 2005 the building was officially registered by Fine Arts Department as one of the Thailand's heritage sites. Between 2005 and 2007, the National Discovery Museum Institute(NDMI) undertook a project to assess the building's condition, conduct archaeological excavations, and develop exhibition content and display designs. On December 23, 2007, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the opening ceremony of the Museum Siam building, marking its official inauguration.
The museum building was originally built as the offices of the Ministry of Commerce during the reign of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI, 1910–1925). The land previously belonged to a palace which served as the residence of several sons of King Rama III. The building, in the classical revival style, was designed by Italian architect Mario Tamagno, in collaboration with engineer E.G. Gollo and another architect named Guadrelli, and with decorative elements by Vittorio Novi. Construction took place from 1921 to 1922. The building received the ASA Architectural Conservation Award in 2006, and is a registered ancient monument.
The Sanam Chai MRT station, which opened in 2020, is located directly in front of the museum.
Mario Tamagno, born in Turin, Italy, graduated from the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts in 1895. After graduation, he became an instructor at the academy while pursuing further education under Carlo Ceppiuntil 1899. Shortly after, when the Siamese Government sought to employ an Italian architect for building consultation, Tamagno was recommended by the Master Technician to accept the position.
In 1900, when Tamagno traveled to Siam, he entered into a 25-year contract with the Siamese government. He initially worked as an assistant architect for 3 years, after which he was promoted to chief architect in 1902 and later became superintendent architect. During the later years of King Chulalongkorn's reign (Rama V), Tamagno's architectural contributions included the Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge, Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall, Phan Fa Lilat Bridge, Bang Khun PhromPalace, Parusakavan Palace, Amphorn Sathan Villa, Oriental Hotel, The first office if Siam Commercial Bank, Bang Khun Phrom Palace the ceremonial arch for King Rama V's celebration at Niwat Phra Nakhon, Suriyanuwat Villa, Phra Mongkhon Bophit Temple, Waen Si Bridge, and Phyathai Palac. During the reign of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), Tamagno's works included the Siam Pavilion at the Turin International World's Fair, Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, the design of Phra Mongkhon Bophit Temple, and Rajathiwas Temple, in collaboration with Prince Naris.
Commercial buildings are supported by the concept of "integrative thinking," aiming to maintain the value of the building by adjusting the structure of the new control system. The structure and the historical aspects of the building are continuously linked, both externally and internally. The creation, achieved by adjusting the elements of the theater system, is interpreted into a physical form to support and entertain those who may lack a framework for thinking. This approach will determine the balance of the dynamic organizational structure, which is valuable.
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