When1: 1782
What: architect
Where: Bangkok, Thailand
works\ Temple of the Emerald Buddha [1782: in Grand Palace area built for King Tiloka as center of Thailand religious life]
Detail: Temple is part of Wat Phia Kaeo, walled religious complex containing Royal Pantheon, which has life-sized bronzes of former kings and contains many yaks. At roof points are sky licks. Across Chaophraya River is Wat Arun or Temple of the Dawn.
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