Project
Wat Pho Thong Chedi and Garuda Museum
Category
Best Architectural Design for Museum
About the project (provided by the applicant)
Located on the outskirts of Bangkok, the Wat Pho Thong Chedi and Garuda Museum is Thailand’s first Buddhist Garuda Museum. Designed by Jenchieh Hung + Kulthida Songkittipakdee / HAS Design and Research, the project reimagines sacred architecture for the 21st century. Rooted in a historic canal axis, the temple features the Buddha Waterfall Pathway, Worship Hall, Garuda Museum, and Meditation Hall. The design integrates natural light, water, and spiritual symbolism to create a meditative, community-oriented space. Rising 48 meters, the temple is visible from the Chao Phraya River and was made possible through collective public support. The architects blend tradition with innovation to foster emotional connection, cultural continuity, and a new model of spiritual public space. This work reflects their belief that architecture can serve as a bridge between people, memory, and society.
Location
Bangkok, Thailand
Project design year
2025
Project website
https://www.thedesignstory.com/blog/news/news-has-design-and-research-reimagines-wat-pho-thongs-garuda-inspired-chedi-and-museum
Applicant
Jenchieh Hung + Kulthida Songkittipakdee / HAS design and research
Bangkok-based studio Jenchieh Hung + Kulthida Songkittipakdee / HAS Design and Research is recognized as one of the leading voices in Thai and Asian architecture, with projects across Thailand and abroad. Architects Jenchieh Hung and Kulthida Songkittipakdee's work has received international acclaim and has been featured in major publications. In addition to practice, Hung And Songkittipakdee (HAS) serve as visiting professors at Tongji University and Chulalongkorn University.
Authors of the project
Jenchieh Hung + Kulthida Songkittipakdee / HAS design and research
Visualization
Jenchieh Hung + Kulthida Songkittipakdee / HAS design and research
Customer
Wat Pho Thong
Other participants
Design team: Jenchieh Hung, Kulthida Songkittipakdee, Sirawich Pansuwan, Thanyatorn Saelao, Pech Panha Pen, Sitanan Trakulsuebchai
Structure consultant: Buncha Layangkoon
Religious consultant: Nives Vaseenon
Status of the project
Conceptual design
