Mario Kleff
| Mario Kleff | |
|---|---|
 Mario_Kleff_In_2019_Pattaya.jpg Mario Kleff (2019) | |
| Born | Mario Kleff November 21, 1967 Boppard, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany |
| 🏳️ Nationality | German, Thai |
| Other names | Thiti Teerachin |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 1997–present |
| 🏢 Organization | Wandeegroup Asia Co., Ltd. |
| Known for | Building design, custom motorcycle |
| Notable work | Wongamat Tower, Book of Kells manuscript reproductions, , Mod Dam 1199 R |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Nittaya Wongsin |
| 👶 Children | Jiang Li Wongsin, Banù Çaĝiran, Lale Çaĝiran, Tara Arabella de Buitléir, Miró Dollinger |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | Heinrich Kleff, Adelheid Kleff |
| 🌐 Website | Mario Kleff |
Mario Kleff (born 21 November 1967) is an architect and entrepreneur based in Thailand. He is known for his work in Pattaya on projects that emphasize long-span concrete construction and exposed structural systems.[1] Earlier in his career, while in Germany, he produced historical manuscript reproductions, notably of the Book of Kells.[2]
Early life
Kleff was born in Boppard, Germany. In the early 1990s, while in Germany, he worked on reproductions of the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript dating to around the 9th century. His work focused on historical techniques, including vellum preparation and the use of traditional pigments. Between 1990 and 2001, he produced several manuscript folios based on the original. Some of these folios were exhibited at the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz and the Trier Cathedral Museum.[3] [4]
Career in Thailand
Kleff established his architectural practice in Thailand, primarily in the Chonburi region. He worked on residential developments in Pattaya, including Wongamat Tower and Laguna Heights.[5] His designs use reinforced concrete construction, including post-tensioned and prestressed systems, as well as cellular beam structures. Some projects feature extended structural spans and emphasize exposed structural elements as part of the overall design.[6] Kleff has worked under his own name and in association with Wandeegroup Asia Co., Ltd.[7]
Awards
- 2024—International Property Awards (Asia Pacific)—Best Single Residence Thailand, for Majestic Residence Signature Villa.[8]
Selected Works
- Wongamat Tower—a high-rise residential building in Pattaya, completed in 2015
- Mod Dam 1199 R—a custom-built scooter-motorcycle developed in 2015.
Personal life
In January 2016, Kleff was granted Thai nationality by the Ministry of Interior, as published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette. Upon naturalization, he adopted the name Bhumeth Issarasilp;[9] he later changed his name to Thiti Teerachin. Kleff has also been associated with the care of leopards. Authorities from the Department of National Parks and local police investigated the case and determined that the ownership was legal, provided that regulatory requirements—such as proper documentation and secure enclosures—were met.[10]
Publications
- Mario Kleff: Without Fear, by Colin Roberts, 2023.[11]
References
- ↑ "Development of Mario Kleff, Architect [in German]". Der Farang. 30 March 2023. Retrieved 2026-04-06.
- ↑ "The "Book of Kells" in Images, Texts, and Songs [in German]". Bistum Mainz. 25 April 2001. Retrieved 2026-04-06.
- ↑ "The Artist and Designer Mario Kleff Copies the "Book of Kells" [in German]". Paulinus. 19 October 1997. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 August 2010. Retrieved 2026-04-06.
- ↑ Eichner, Christel (29 June 2000). "Exhibition "Book of Kells" – Over 1000 Years Old [in German]" (PDF). Allgemeine Zeitung. Retrieved 2026-04-06.
- ↑ "Construction work in Pattaya brought to a new level". The Thaiger. 24 October 2019. Retrieved 2026-04-06.
- ↑ "Meeting with Specialists for Innovations in High-Rise Construction in Pattaya [in German]". Der Farang. Retrieved 2026-04-06.
- ↑ "Mario Kleff sets a new standard for Thailand with the longest cellular beam currently used in residential construction". Thailand Construction and Engineering News. 26 December 2021. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ "Mario Kleff bags top honour at the 2024 International Property Awards Asia Pacific". The Thaiger. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 2026-04-06.
- ↑ Ministry of Interior Thailand (2016-01-18). "Announcement of the Ministry of Interior on Obtaining Thai Nationality [in Thai]" (PDF). Retrieved 2026-04-06.
- ↑ "Pattaya leopard is legal, media go and check it out". The Thaiger. 2019-09-06. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
- ↑ Roberts, Colin (2023). Mario Kleff: Without Fear. Retrieved 2026-04-06. Search this book on
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