# Thai Culture Preservation Restaurants Boonserm Premthada Preserved Ayutthaya Culinary Traditions By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-09-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boonserm-premthada References: [wallpaper](https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/artisans-ayutthaya-the-women-restaurant-boonserm-premthada-bangkok-project-studio-thailand?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+Wallpaperfeed+%28Wallpaper%29) & [bangkokprojectstudio.co](http://bangkokprojectstudio.co/) Boonserm Premthada, an architect, affiliated with the [Bangkok Project Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-architect) architectural firm, conceived a Thai restaurant to support and preserve Ayutthaya community traditions. The Ayutthaya region now fosters The Artisans Ayutthaya: The Women Restaurant. Located a short ride north of Bangkok, the restaurant uses the [culinary traditions of the region](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indias-dining-sector). Founded in the 14th century, the City of Ayutthaya was once the capital of the Kingdom of Siam. The local cuisine is now available to visitors at the women-ran restaurant. The building's design stays true to the cuisine's natural and simplistic style. Constructed from elevated leftover and commonly found materials, the restaurant serves nutritious and home-cooked meals. Bordering the riverbank, the [angular restaurant complex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-red-tiger) boasts 310 square meters. Image Credit: Bangkok Project Studio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cultural Preservation Restaurants:** There is an opportunity for restaurants to preserve cultural culinary traditions and support communities through sustainable practices. - **Sustainable Architecture for Restaurant Design:** The use of elevated leftover and commonly found materials in the restaurant's construction highlights an opportunity for sustainable architecture and design practices in the restaurant industry. - **Locally Sourced Ingredients:** The use of locally sourced ingredients in the restaurant's dishes is a growing trend in the restaurant industry, promoting sustainability and supporting local communities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant Industry:** The restaurant industry can adopt sustainable practices and cultural preservation initiatives to differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Architecture and Design Industry:** There is an opportunity for the architecture and design industry to adopt sustainable practices and create unique designs for cultural preservation restaurant concepts. - **Hospitality and Tourism Industry:** The hospitality and tourism industry can promote sustainable and culturally authentic dining experiences to attract visitors and support local communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rammed Earth Community Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chonburi-multipurpose.md) - [Thai Restaurant-Transformed Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olysse.md) - [Wood Factory Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonler-1.md) - [Compact Vibrant Thai Eateries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-basil-market.md) - [Thailand International Modern Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dib-bangkok-museum.md) - [Floral Architecture Floating Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nelumbo.md) - [Luxury Retailer Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-the-place.md) - [Bamboo Screen-Wrapped Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nh-t-garden-restaurant.md) - [Contemporary Luxe Thai Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centara-reserve-samui.md)