projects little shelter gimme shelter Thailand's architectural roots find a new home By JENNIFER YOUNG Photography by W WORKSPACE As the former capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom more than 700 years ago, it's no secret that Chiang Mai in northern Thailand is overflowing with traditional architecture and brimming with culture. "The old cityscape and its vernacular architecture are characterized by a wood structure with a shingle-pitched roof," says Amata Luphaiboon, principal of Bangkok firm Department of Architecture Co. This defining, albeit bygone trait, acts as the foundation for Luphaiboon's latest creation- the wondrous Little Shelter located along the peaceful Ping River. 112 August 2019 hospitalitydesign.com 1. Paired with polycarbonate shingles, the wood ones at Little Shelter will transform over time from a brownish color to a stunning silver gray.http://www.hospitalitydesign.com