Chat Architects for Angsila Fishermen Community
This pavilion seeks to revitalize traditional fisheries that have declined in the face of river runoff pollution and the lure of nearby Bangkok, which competes for labour. The lower section is an oyster farm, while the upper section, a demountable platform, is used for demonstrations of oyster cultivation and tasting. The bamboo scaffolding is built by local fishermen, who manually drive each column into the ocean floor. Car seatbelts rejected by local auto plants (because of discoloration) are used as ties. Bright red agricultural tarpaulin shades visitors while allowing the passage of ocean breezes.
