Lanna Architecture Center, Chiang Mai

Lanna Architecture Center

Lanna Architecture Center is a research center located at the junction of Ratchadamnoen Road and Phra Pok Klao Road. The purpose of the center is to conduct research and collect information about Lanna art and architecture, with the intention of preserving skills and techniques that would otherwise be lost to time. Exhibitions related to Lanna architecture is often held at the center.

The Lanna Architecture Center is housed in a two storey building. The ground floor has columns with semi-arches, and is made of brick covered with stucco. The upper floor is made of wood.

What to see

Often, exhibits related to the architecture of northern Thailand are held here.

Getting there

Lanna Architecture Center is located on the south side of Ratchadamnoen Road, at the junction with Phra Pok Klao Road, and surrounded by a wall. The entrance faces Ratchadamnoen Road.

Lanna Architecture Center (24 October 2006)
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Location of Lanna Architecture Center in Chiang Mai

Lanna Architecture Center, another view (24 October 2006)
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Signboard of Lanna Architecture Center (24 October 2006)
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