One Bangkok Route -TH

“For the Friends We Haven’t Met Yet,” the winner of the One Bangkok Urban Furniture Competition 2022 under the theme “Seatscape & Beyond.” The competition tasked designers with finding innovative ways to design seating that would enhance public space experiences in the city.

For the Friends We Haven’t Met Yet - Urban Furniture (TH)

The four people walking here — from their postures, attires, and the items they carry, who do you think they are?

Red phone., Blue cigarette., Turquoise hair., Black cap. - Julian Opie (TH)

“Happy Happy Project: Flower Gun,”  this striking paradox is the work of Choi Jeong-Hwa,  a South Korean artist known for transforming everyday objects—  plastic baskets, | soda bottles,  shopping bags, inflatable toys— into sculptural marvels. He challenges the very notion of art, asking: Can something made from such commonplace materials, like his work, truly be considered art? And must art always be confined within the four walls of a gallery or a museum?

Happy Happy Project: Flower Gun - Choi Jeong-Hwa (TH)

“Metropolitan Symphony Number 2,” and it has its pair—”Metropolitan Symphony Number 1”— installed right in the middle of the Post 1928 shopping center. Designed to be in dialogue with each other, these sculptures reverberate the historical resonance of the “Saladaeng Radiotelegraph Station.”  


Metropolitan No.2 - Yuri Suzuki (TH)

“RE/LEAF: Gravity of Mind,” an artwork selected by the One Bangkok Art and Culture curator team to embody the hotel’s artistic spirit of refined taste. Created by Nattakorn Kanitvaranun, a Thai glass artist from BGC Glass Studio, the piece features 19 delicate hand-blown glass flowers— each a testament to the artist's intricate craftsmanship.


RE/LEAF: Gravity of Mind - Nathakorn Kanitvaranun (TH)

“Metropolitan Symphony Number 2,” and it has its pair—”Metropolitan Symphony Number 1”— installed right in the middle of the Post 1928 shopping center. Designed to be in dialogue with each other, these sculptures reverberate the historical resonance of the “Saladaeng Radiotelegraph Station.”

Metropolitan No.2 - Yuri Suzuki (EN)

For the Friends We Haven’t Met Yet - Urban Furniture (EN)

“RE/LEAF: Gravity of Mind,” an artwork selected by the One Bangkok Art and Culture curator team to embody the hotel’s artistic spirit of refined taste. Created by Nattakorn Kanitvaranun, a Thai glass artist from BGC Glass Studio, the piece features 19 delicate hand-blown glass flowers— each a testament to the artist's intricate craftsmanship.



RE/LEAF: Gravity of Mind - Nathakorn Kanitvaranun (EN)

Audiomule.com presents:

The Puerta de Alcalá: History and Grandeur in the Heart of Madrid

The Puerta de Alcalá is one of Madrid’s most iconic monuments, and one of the first monumental gateways built in Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire. Erected in the eighteenth century, specifically in the year 1778, it is located in Plaza de la Independencia, very close to Retiro Park, and stands as a symbol of welcome to the Spanish capital.

This majestic structure was commissioned by King Charles III as part of his program to beautify and modernize the city. Upon ascending the throne, the monarch felt that Madrid needed an entrance worthy of a European capital, and so he entrusted Italian architect Francesco Sabatini with the design of the new gate. The project replaced an older gate that did not meet the aesthetic or symbolic standards of the Enlightenment-era monarchy.

Sabatini designed the Puerta de Alcalá as a neoclassical triumphal arch, inspired by the models of ancient Rome. The monument features five openings: three central semicircular arches and two flat-topped side openings. On its façade, one can admire allegorical sculptures such as military trophies, cornucopias, and mythological figures, created by sculptors Roberto Michel and Francisco Gutiérrez. The structure exhibits marked symmetry and classical proportion, and stands out for its sobriety, elegance, and monumentality.

At the top of the main arch is an inscription that reads: “Reigning Charles III in the year 1778.” This phrase commemorates the reformist drive of the monarch, who was one of the great representatives of enlightened absolutism in Spain.

Over the centuries, the Puerta de Alcalá has witnessed numerous historical events. During the Napoleonic invasion, the War of Independence, and the later consolidation of the Spanish state, it remained a symbol of resistance, pride, and beauty. In more recent times, it has served as the backdrop for demonstrations, celebrations, and cultural events. It is often decorated on special occasions such as the Olympic Games, LGTBI Pride, or national commemorations.

In the twenty-first century, the Puerta de Alcalá has undergone several restorations to preserve its condition and highlight its role as part of Spain’s artistic and architectural heritage. Today, it continues to be one of Madrid’s main tourist attractions, photographed by millions of visitors every year.

The Puerta de Alcalá is not just an old city gate: it is a living testament to Enlightenment-era Madrid, a neoclassical masterpiece, and a cultural reference that has transcended generations. Its silhouette rises with dignity in the heart of the city, reminding us that the past and present meet in every stone of this monument.

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