“Bangkok Design Week 2023” aims to drive the Bank towards URBAN ‘NICE’ ZATION – Mit Dee City

Icon Siam A world-class landmark along the Chao Phraya River in conjunction withBangkok Metropolitan Administration and Creative Economy Agency (public organization) or CEA and alliances of public and private agencies as one of the partners for organizing a great event “Bangkok Design Week 2023” or the Bangkok Design Festival 2023 with the collaboration of the network of drivers in the Khlong San area by the group SUP! (Seek of Urban Project), a group of designers who are passionate about the city and people’s way of life. who are interested and intend to develop the city Starting from the inside out, from the neighborhood to the neighborhood to the city by collaborating with designers from many fields, communities, entrepreneurs, educational institutions, to government and private agencies. through design and creative activities participatory process Organizing training to educate those who are interested and residents in the community, etc.

In order to achieve a tangible drive, the SUP! Has created a community what’SUP Khlong San! to be an experimental space that wants to integrate the creativity of local residents and designers in order to experiment with urban development in various forms to communicate in new ways by collaborating with entrepreneurs in Khlong San area Organize joint activities in each trial area of ​​each cooperation from entrepreneurs. Including designing activities that allocate space By allowing designers and artists to showcase their work to communicate the story of the Khlong San area. through works of art as well as presenting assets in the area in a new format that corresponds to the changes of the times by creating a gimmick for people to travel by ferry ride while admiring the beauty of the Chao Phraya River At the same time, creative activities are also designed. Providing knowledge about the city to students at schools in Khlong San area. Including the installation of lights in the Khlong San area by the Faculty of Architecture. King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi who have done an activity to survey the area in Khlong San area, including talking with the community and personnel from the Khlong San District Office to combine cooperation in bringing knowledge from learning combined with the story of the area Trial on lighting design Trial on installation at Manawit Alley area and the waterfront promenade at Tha Din Daeng Pier as well as creating an online platform Through the platform Instagram @wearesup.official and Facebook Page What’SUP Khlong San to update news information. as another channel to promote creative activities and entrepreneurs within the district together

Acting second lieutenantSorawut Wisetsanguan Director of Khlong San District said Khlong San District Office I am very pleased that this event has received cooperation from allies from the public, private and community sectors to organize the ‘Bangkok Design Week 2023’ between 4-12 February ’23 in 6 potential areas in the district. Khlong San This event will allow us to showcase the potential of entrepreneurs in the Klongsan-Thonburi area under the concept of ‘CULTURAL GATEWAY-CRAFT HOPPING’ that is unique to each location. and has conveyed identity, displayed art, conveyed experiences and create activities to develop the ideas of people attending the event by striving to drive everyone to know the Klongsan-Thonburi area pushing for development according to the main concept of the event that aims to develop the potential of the city in line with the expansion of the population increase In addition to tourists and people to see the culture and society to learn the way of life. It also helps inspire everyone to turn to join hands to improve Bangkok according to the concept of the event ‘Urban ‘NICE’ zation, city-friendly-good’.

Mr. Suphot Chaiwatsirikul Managing Director, Icon Siam Co., Ltd. Said ICONSIAM together with Bangkok by Khlong San District Office, CEA and SUP! along with public and private partners In response to the Bangkok Design Week 2023 event, this is a great opportunity for all sectors to come together to drive everyone to know the Klongsan-Thonburi area, with ICONSIAM taking part in the area to create activities. inspire everyone And is one of the collaborations between individuals, communities, government and private sectors. Let’s turn to cooperate together to develop the Khlong San area to be known. support the community economy and develop Bangkok for the better in accordance with the objectives of the event

For event space in Khlong San area, Bangkok Design Week 2023 will be held in 6 areas, consisting of

1. ICONSIAM, the center of culture in Khlong San areaIn being neighbors tell neighborhood stories.

Khlong San. In the event, you will find Khlong San Media Art An exhibition that presents the story of the district through multimedia by The Studio Apollo in the form of motion video. along with craft activities That will allow participants to learn about the culture and way of life in the Khlong San area, such as the Origami Home activity, folding paper into various shapes. and decorative coloring which can be placed to decorate the city on the map of the Khlong San area as imagined as well as creative activities from shops and designers who grew up and live in Khlong San area, such as Leather Craft activities, workshops with leather goods shops in Charoen Rat area. To take you to enjoy designing and making lucky leather keychains. in various patterns, Fancy Candle activity, making handmade candles from designers who grew up in Khlong San area that in addition to learning how to make candles And also having fun decorating candles, etc. at Ratsada Hall, 1st floor, ICONSIAM

2. The Jam Factory From abandoned warehouses to art galleries along the Chao Phraya River Organize activities under the topic Artscape-Making Creative Spacethat will take you to explore the story of the artwork The exhibition displays the lights that reflect the culture and way of life of the community. A reflection on the story that reminds us of the existence of the area. by presenting the media projection exhibition that record the story of Khlong San area Co-designed by students from the Faculty of Architecture and Design. Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin, etc.
3. Green Craft House CafeSecret cafe on Krungthonburi Road that was hidden in the Khlong San community It is a cafe that has the charm of renovating an old house to be a place to relax for people around. And there are also many arts for people who pass by to participate in activities. Whether it’s self n’soul performances, the homeowner’s weaving of energy stones, witchcraft healing the distracted mind, or the Workshop Crystal meditation connect to your inner power. And invited to see the exhibition of watercolor paintings telling the story of the Khlong San area from the artist mimininii through projection mapping into the store. and an exhibition of photographs in the area Alley of Manawitthaya The entrance to the Green Craft House tells stories about Khlong San in various perspectives. from the point of view of the artist
4. Verb PlaceCommunity and cafe in Khlong San area that creates space to meet the activities and lifestyles of the new generation There are 4 activities organized under the concept ‘Random Activity & Community Place‘ such as Khlong San Installation, interactive mapping work from student representatives. King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
5. Deep Root Cafe Cafe in Kadi Chin area In the Klong San area, where there are workshops, Boho & Marble will take you back to the ancient gypsy era of the Bohemian tribe, who often used objects around them to make crafts such as tie-dyeing with various natural colors. Using patchwork and marble fabrics, which are mapping art with various materials. as well as invites to watch the documentary film activity in Khlong San area Which is a story about the activities and ways of life of the community in Somthet Ya Park
6. weaveBangkok’s new green area along the Chao Phraya River Provide space for community scholars to pass on their knowledge of wisdom, art and handicrafts. as part of the community economy in Khlong San area by community philosophers for the youth of the new generation under workshop activities such as handmade leather coin purses auspicious tree artifacts Lion head keychains, paper mache and sell community products at affordable prices.

In addition, the Khlong San District Office also cooperates with partners. has established a project turn on the lights for the neighborhood Giving light to the community under the project Nice Night with the mobilization of assistance and cooperation from the private sector as well as people in the area in installing lights in dark alleys throughout the Khlong San area Those interested can participate in the project by participating in workshop activities or subsidizing products at participating events in order to use the proceeds to purchase equipment to install lights. For those who are interested can ask for more details, call. 1338 or www.iconsiam.com

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