Open AccessA Study of Architectural Design of Thai Temples Influenced by Thai and Mon Ethnics in Sam-Khok District
Author(s) -
M.L. Varodom Suksawasdi
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/690/1/012011
Subject(s) - tourism , architectural design , buddhism , architectural engineering , design elements and principles , geography , architecture , computer science , engineering , archaeology , software engineering
This study aims to investigate and compare architectural design including layout planning and stupa design of Thai and Mon Buddhist temples in Sam-Khok district. The data collection is gained from literature reviews, field observation, and interview. It is found that the design of these two temples is slightly transformed from those of the royal temples in terms of the layout axis and size of stupa. The change of the main access from water-based to land-based approach effects the layout of Buddhavas and Sangkhawas zones. These findings can provide an understanding of influential factors on architectural design of Thai and Mon Temples. It is benefiting the cultural tourism development in Sam-Khok district.