Yangnar Studio / Learning through making

Pham

In the local language of northern Thailand, the word "Pham" refers to a pavilion used for resting and gathering. These pavilions can be found in gardens or rice fields.

A timber pavilion beside a rice field in northern Thailand

Participants cutting timber together during a Pham workshop

"pham." is a project by Yangnar Studio, a team composed of architects and technicians skilled in contemporary vernacular architectural woodworking. With a collective experience of 15 years, we have immersed ourselves in a journey of exploration, travel, and work encompassing design and construction.

Now, we believe the time is right to share our experiences and knowledge through workshop activities designed for individuals who share a similar interest and passion for learning and collaboration.

Our Activities

Two participants assembling the joints of a timber building model

Model workshop

Making models from reclaimed wood in a workshop and learning about timber building structures.

Participants learning to work timber with hand tools at a workbench

Furniture workshop

Making handcrafted furniture without power tools, while learning and designing simple wooden joinery.

Participants building a simple timber shelter beside the pavilion

Bushcraft carpentry

Learning to make simple shelters, practice basic woodworking, and prepare local food using natural materials from Northern Thailand.

Speakers sharing an evening conversation beneath trees at Pham

COMVOL

A year-end talk session featuring inspiring speakers who share their work, lifestyles, experiences, and perspectives, offering insights and inspiration to the audience.

And more new workshops and activities coming soon.

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