{"id":142,"date":"2015-06-23T04:31:59","date_gmt":"2015-06-23T04:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/?p=142"},"modified":"2024-10-24T12:31:54","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T12:31:54","slug":"a-tradition-of-serenity-the-tropical-houses-of-ong-ard-satrabhandhu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/featured\/a-tradition-of-serenity-the-tropical-houses-of-ong-ard-satrabhandhu.html","title":{"rendered":"A TRADITION OF SERENITY: The Tropical Houses of Ong-ard Satrabhandhu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Written by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/hotels\/thailand\/chiang-mai\/rachamankha\">Rachamankha<\/a> Hotel\u2019s architect-owner, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ong-ard Satrabhandhu<\/span><\/strong> on his Asian Residences, the book is published by Rizzoli New York with photography by Fran\u00e7ois Halard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considered the \u2018Axel Vervoordt of Asia\u2019 for his masterful use of ancient architectural elements and age-old materials, Ong-ard Satrabhandhu is <strong>an architect whose unique style reflects his Lanna (northern Thai) roots<\/strong> while keeping a firm footing in contemporary style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In A TRADITION OF SERENITY: The Tropical Houses of Ong-ard Satrabhandhu, he presents his <strong>most striking architectural works to date<\/strong>. With lush photography by Fran\u00e7ois Halard especially commissioned for this book, featured here are his <strong>inviting homes, resorts, and hotels<\/strong>\u2014all serene oases whether in the countryside or the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lanna architecture is characterized by the concept of simplicity, nature, and <strong>focusing on \u201cdiscovery, not invention.\u201d<\/strong> In a meaningful and informed manner, Ong-ard Architects preserves then adds to this classic style\u2019s simplicity with such contemporary touches as concrete floors and high, airy ceilings\u2014creating a <strong>sophisticated juxtaposition between past and present<\/strong>. The interiors\u2014grand yet spacious gestures that highlight nature-inspired architectural spaces\u2014will inspire both casual readers and interior design aficionados alike. Striking a balance between the historic and contemporary, this volume encapsulates Thailand\u2019s vast world influence and Ong-ard\u2019s keen design insight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This will be a treasured read for an international audience interested in interiors, design, and architecture.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE AUTHORS:<\/strong> Ong-ard Satrabhandhu is an architect and hotelier. His architecture firm, Ong-ard Architects, is committed to traditional Lanna culture with a contemporary twist. <strong>Fran\u00e7ois Halard<\/strong> has been a regular contributor to Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, and House &amp; Garden for over thirty years. His self-titled monograph was published by Rizzoli in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a9 A Tradition of Serenity by Ong-ard Satrabhandhu, Rizzoli New York, 2014. Image from A Tradition of Serenity \u00a9 Fran\u00e7ois Halard. Neither text nor images may be reproduced without written permission from the publisher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"507\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-147\" style=\"width:200px;float:left;padding:0 10px 10px 0;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/tradition-book-cover-s1.jpg\" alt=\"tradition-book-cover-s\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/tradition-book-cover-s1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.secret-retreats.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/tradition-book-cover-s1-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">A TRADITION OF SERENITY: The Tropical Houses of Ong-ard Satrabhandhu<\/span><br> By Ong-ard Satrabhandhu<br> Photography by Fran\u00e7ois Halard<br> Rizzoli New York \/ www.rizzoliusa.com<br> Hardcover \/ 256 pages \/ 10\u201d x 12 \u00be\u201d \/ 250 color photographs<br> Publication date: April 2015<br> ISBN: 978-0-8478-4487-6<br> PRICE: 2,500THB please contact sales@rachamankha.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by Rachamankha Hotel\u2019s architect-owner, Ong-ard Satrabhandhu on his Asian Residences, the book is published by Rizzoli New York with photography by Fran\u00e7ois Halard. 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