Elephant

Thailand

The Thai pavilion explores how architecture can accommodate "the other" through a case study of the Kuy ethnic group and elephants, highlighting the inextricable connection between the two species. The installation showcases the homes of the Kuy and elephants and emphasizes how the smaller house cannot thrive without the larger one. The exhibit includes data on the social organization of the Kuy, photographs of the impact of cohabitation on the surrounding environment, and contemporary architecture's attempts to strengthen their relationship. The exhibit suggests that our future buildings will aspire to accommodate diversity.

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