Riverfront Research Alliance

Tag: River x Heritage

  • Yale School of Architecture Field Study in Ayutthaya: Rivers, Ruins, and Adaptive Living Landscapes

    Yale School of Architecture Field Study in Ayutthaya: Rivers, Ruins, and Adaptive Living Landscapes

    Recently, Riverfront Research Alliance hosted students from the Yale School of Architecture, led by Rachaporn Choochuey and Surry Schlabs, in Ayutthaya for several days of immersive field-based learning. The program focused on understanding the island city not simply as an archaeological site, but as a living riverine system shaped by water, climate, and long-term human…

  • Field survey note: Khlong Aom Non and the Kwae Aom

    Field survey note: Khlong Aom Non and the Kwae Aom

    Under the project “Autonomous Restoration of Waterscapes in Humid Asia: Indigenous Knowledge and Local Cultural Practices (2025–2030)”, last week’s field survey in Khlong Aom Non and the Kwae Aom area focused on documenting two riverside buildings and their environmental context. Students engaged directly with the site through measurement, observation, and on-site discussion, examining real conditions…

  • Paddle and Clean: Exploring Ayothaya’s Historic Waterways

    Paddle and Clean: Exploring Ayothaya’s Historic Waterways

    Riverfront Research Alliance took part in a special paddle trip along Khlong Khao Mao, Khlong Sakae, and Khlong Dusit, leading out to the Pa Sak River. This historic route winds through the heart of Ayothaya, offering a rare perspective of the city. The activity also included waterway cleaning, with participants removing weeds and collecting trash…