apostrophy's: loy krathong 2011

‘loi krathong 2011’ by apostrophy’s in udonthani, thailand all images courtesy apostrophy’s

for this year’s loi krathong – an annual full moon festival throughout thailand –  bangkok-based designers apostrophy’s have completed a stage and floating structure in udonthani, thailand. responding to the recent flooding crisis of the region, the project utilizes the presence of the water to create a three-dimensional canvas on the ‘nong prajut’ swamp to feature a series of mapping projections on its surface.

view from the bank of the water

measuring approximately 12 meters in diameter and 7 meters in height, the form of the structure resembles a lotus flower. the blossoming petals, made from an iron frame wrapped in fabric, lends a broken, crystallized effect while the central ‘bud’ acts as the main screen. graphic images are projected on to the volume and maintains the shape of the form through mapping technology. stories pertaining to the water resources of king bhumibol and the udonthani region is also featured throughout the festival.

at dusk

graphic projected images

located on the bank of water is a stage for a variety of traditional thai folk plays and activities. featuring a lattice-like backdrop finished in gold, the design takes note of the site’s wind conditions to create a porous structure.

open air stage

during performance

project info:

client: udonthani provincial administration and udonthani municipality creative & design director: apostrophy’s the synthesis server co., ltd. mapping & technical supervisor: apostrophy’s the synthesis server co., ltd. motion graphic designer: apostrophy’s and eye dropper fills organizer & project commission: pixel one co., ltd