4.2 architectural element
architectural elements can be classified as the unique details and component parts that, togather, from the architectural style of houses,buildings and structures.
similar to the penang shophouse,kantang shophouses also follow the same five-foot-way ruling.the upper floor facade are projected out to the street,providing shade for the public walk away.However,unlinke the georgetown shophouse, the front facade of the building are not beautifully ornamented and colored. there are many minimal detailing on it as it was told that the thai's are a very humble people and prefer things to be minimalistic as possible.painted in whine,the shophouse did portray the simple life of the thai people.