Chatree Ladalalitsakul Defends Preservation of Landmark Thai Parliament Design

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Chatree Ladalalitsakul, a revered National Artist and the mastermind architect behind the monumental new parliament building, has found himself amidst the fray, passionately contesting numerous renovation plans. His resolute voice echoes the sentiment that this architectural masterpiece stands as a vital piece of national art, deserving untouched reverence unless the original creators give their authentic nod.

For a grueling decade, Chatree maintained a dignified silence, absorbing a storm of criticisms and defamation. “This parliament is a crowning achievement of our architectural panorama in the past century,” he defended, his voice tinged with the weariness of a decade-long battle. Reluctantly stepping back after handing over the project, Chatree admits, “I was urged to stay mum, but my frustrations have burgeoned beyond containment.” His Thursday visit to the parliament carried more than just words—it was an urgent plea delivered to the Senate subcommittee on creative arts, urging restraint on alterations.

Contributing to this iconic edifice were four national artists, a collaborative symphony in architectural creativity. “Post-completion modifications? They are rare in architecture. Every nip and tuck can send ripples across both its aesthetic allure and functional orchestration,” Chatree asserted, comparing careless alterations to scribbling over a Picasso.

In an unexpectedly heated arena, the topic of parking spaces seems like a trivial subplot. Past accusations pointed at a supposed failure of complying with legalities, a claim Chatree confidently dismissed. Designed in strict conformance with the Terms of Reference set by legal eagles and authoritative figures from the Association of Siamese Architects, the plans foresaw the inevitable lack of 2,000 parking spaces. Nearby military facilities and Wat Kaew Fah were the intended auxiliaries, not an overwhelmed parliament driveway. “Eight rigorous studies we conducted—fizzled into forgetfulness,” Chatree recounted with frustrated nostalgia. “Now, they ponder expansion—and we’re buried in the footnotes.”

Conundrums of car parks aside, the chatter about the feasibility of underground parking drew a pragmatic caution from Chatree, shadowed by Bangkok’s flooding woes. “An underground project here is a tightrope walk over potential whirlpools,” he hinted, drawing a word picture with Samsen Road’s tricky topography. Yet, the parliament stands a fortress against a full-capital submersion, he assured, lowering concerns with a knowing nod.

Beyond pragmatic problems, criticism usurped the narrative around the Sala Kaeo—the vibrant Crystal Pavilion. Accused of being too hot for occasions, people missed the genius hidden in plain sight. “The Sala Kaeo is both an aesthetic marvel and a ceremonial haven,” Chatree elucidated, revealing its electric retractable canvas roof—a heat-reflective magician’s hat unbeknownst to many.

A true temple of the people, the parliament building, with its air-conditioning squabbles, drew ridicule Chatree vehemently disputes. “Not just a building, it’s a canvas complete and whole, yet sometimes misunderstood,” he philosophized.

The saga continues under the verdant visage of the “Emerald Pool”—an enchanted indoor reflecting pool now cast as a moot mosquito nursery. Chatree, however, painted a different picture—a masterpiece with a swimming pool’s evolved filtration art. Mismanagement sprouted rumors of discomfort, he argued. The act of turning this liquid marvel into a library could become the misstep that history frowns upon. “This isn’t renovation, it’s sacrilege,” he stated emphatically, concerned about preserving both artistic soul and architectural lungs—ensuring cool tranquility in its towering atrium heart.

On the broader spectrum of ongoing discourse, concerns about structural integrity backed his opposition. Alterations threaten the building’s innate earthquake resilience and architectural balance—particularly with added constructions potentially leaning heavy burdens on its original framework. “The equilibrium must be respected,” Chatree emphasized, a guardian scanning the horizon for risks new designers might invoke.

A clarion call for preservation was his gathered sentiment, as alterations loomed like shadowy adversaries plotting to obscure a national treasure’s legacy—its heartbeat echoing Thai aesthetics, cultural whispers, and ancestral craftsmanship. “This edifice is a testament, etched for centuries in our tapestry,” declared Chatree, framing the parliament as a beacon of Thailand’s modern design sharing its luminescence across the globe.

Despite the building’s journey from an initial estimated design cost of 11 billion baht to the braces of a 22 billion baht budget, Chatree’s disquiet remains—in both dwindling involvement and disagreeable undercurrents. A protective custodian, his mission endures—advocacy for an architectural anthem singing eternally through the corridors of time.