It was originally built in 1899 and designed by Italian architect Mario Tamagno, who also created Neilson Hays Library and Anantasamakhom Throne Hall. The restoration was spearheaded by Creative Migration, a non-profit international arts organization based in Los Angeles and Bangkok with major support by The Rockefeller Foundation and Ford Motor Company Fund.
An artist residency is also hosted at this collaborative space. The in-house gallery will invite international artists to showcase their works in Bangkok, as well as collaborate with a Thai artist or the local community, or both. In return, the Thai artist will get the opportunity to go to that artist’s home country and continue the exchange.