Bang Kachao Site Analysis Pt1

Studio ARIA

book 3

bang ka chao

SITE ANALYSIS

Studio ARIA July 2020

site overview historical timeline landscape & environment landuse community background transport & circulation regional style

SITE ANALYSIS bang ka chao

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acknowledgements

chief editor Chang Chee Yoo

editors 01 02 03 04 05 06 07

Eric Thee Hock Wei Yong Ee Syuen Siaw Yong Shen Pang Mun Yee Edwin Seng Yong Wei Lai Hui Ling Nif’aa Mohamed Nazeef

team eunice lim min yee . lim jiang wei. lee jian zong . phang khe che . rechall chong xin yi . shee chean xiang . boong siew juan . soh sun long . lim kai xuan. dora amelia tanjung . fabian shawn tan seng yi . lee ying yi . tan jia xun . cindy collins . wong wei keat . angela nsa ndong cĂĄmar . liak yuan zhang . mohamed mire . dea tanneysa

PROJECT 1D : SITE ANALYSIS

CONTENTS

01

SITE OVERVIEW (PLAN + 3D) Bang Kachao

Macro Site Plan Micro Site Plan 3D Site Massing Boundaries Site Plan

is an artificial island formed by a

bend in the Chao Phraya River and a canal at its western end. It lies south of the Thai capital Bangkok in Phra Pradaeng District of Samut Prakan Province

Thee Hock Wei Wong Wei Keat Boong Siew Juan Soh Sun Long

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SITE ANALYSIS : SITE OVERVIEW

macro site plan KEY PLAN

Site : Bang Krachao , Bangkok

Radius : 5km from site

SITE ANALYSIS : SITE OVERVIEW

micro site plan LOCATION PLAN

Site : Bang Krachao Pier , Bangkok

Radius : 1km from site

scale 1 : 10000

3d site massing

SITE ANALYSIS : SITE OVERVIEW

perspective view of the site Site : Bang Krachao Pier , Bangkok

SITE ANALYSIS : SITE OVERVIEW

proposed site boundary boundaries site plan

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PROJECT 1D : SITE ANALYSIS

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HISTORICAL TIMELINE BANG KACHAO

CONTENTS Macro Study Introduction of Bang Kachao Impacts & Differences History of Chao Phraya River Historical Timeline Micro Study Green Lung of Bangkok Tourist Spot Analysis of Bang Kachao Pier

Introducing the history of Bang Kachao and the surrounding area, historical timeline of development of Bang Kachao. Analysis of Bang Kachao Pier based on the history of Bang Kachao.

Yong Ee Syuen 1001853056 Shee Chean Xiang 1001747174 Fabian Shawn Tan 1001746841 Lee Jian Zong 1001852306 Liak Yuan Zhang 1001852357

SITE ANALYSIS : HISTORY TIMELINE

INTRODUCTION TO BANG KACHAO

History

Manmade Island -The Klang Lad Pho Canal build at the neck of oxbow -was cut allowing shorter journey for cargo boat..

-Allow water from Chao Phraya to reach sea faster.

-Contains floodgates to control water level > prevent flood.

Aft.er the sett.elment, The King Rama ordered Mon families, together with original Muslim and Buddhist villagers to settle.

Tradition and custom of local inhabitants and the minority of Mon have been observed for centuries unt.il present

Following Footsteps Of The King Between 1982 and 1987, King Bhumibol Adulyadej often rode in a helicopter over Bang Kachao.

15 km river 6 District apx 20 sq.km land/ 11819 rai Phra Pradaeng District of Samut Prakan Province.

Remarked that the spot should be preserved as a green area and the lungs of the city.

Koh-Kra-Pro-Moo"/ Pig's stomach island due to its shape.

Origin Of Name Nakhon Khuean Khan City'

given by King Rama II in 1815.

Kung Bang Ka Chao, 'IJHfl::b'ii1

'Kung'means river bank and Chao'means egret.

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Location -Filled with lush vegetition and rich biodiversity -Has geographical climate , natural coolness comes from sea purify fresh air to bangkok.

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The nature and landscape attracts tourist and local.

SITE ANALYSIS : HISTORY TIMELINE

"if people kept ignornig this issue the green space will gradually dissapear" said BKC Chief Executive,Narong Duangee .

Impacts (Present)

Differences

After 43 years of conservation .

B A N G K 0

Urbanization,Global Warming and Waste Management is slowly taking over .

BANGKOK

BANG KACHAO

Bangkok population increase = buying more land in BKC.

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Rise of sea level, acidity in the water

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Increasing pollution from upstream industrial > endangered agricultural

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Slowly the farmers will leave or quit the plantation, leads to plantaion abanation and low labour.

As pace of life becomes quicker,maintaining this last natural treasure as the 'Best urban oasis in Asia'will be challenging

"Trying to balance three important aspects which are economy, society and the environment."

Seperated by a river, yet contract lifestyle . One is a protected area filled with nature landspace.

While another is dense with technologies and development.

SITE ANALYSIS : HISTORY TIMELINE

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THE HISTORY OF CHAO PHRAYA RIVER

"THE RIVER OF KINGS" CHAO PHRAYA RIVER

Settlers chose the area that is now Bangkok for its

The River of Kings - as King Rama I named it

the lifeblood of Bangkok. And that's not just

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because of this rich history. Around 50,000 people

still use the ferries here to get around each day, which makes the Chao Phraya so evocative.

fertile lands, in addition to its strategic position

close to the river's mouth.

The Thai capital was

later relocated from Ayutthaya to the Chao Phraya's

western banks, and later still to the opposite side of the water.

Both settlements were ultimately joined

as one larger capital, now known as Bangkok

King Rama I

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River side of Chao Phaya River River Market

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SITE ANALYSIS : HISTORY TIMELINE

BANG KACHAO.

Historical Timeline

.2001

Bang Kachao

Bangkachao is the name of one of the six tumbon, with the other 5 tumbons form part of Phra Pradaeng district in Samut Prakan Province also called Pig's stomach island.

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Bang Kachao was the settling base after Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn successful­ ly cutting some parts of Bangkok and Samut Prakan to­ gether to create another new city named Nakhon Nayok City andassigned people to landby settling in

"Petchahueng Rd", the first road into the island was built. Before that, the waterway was the main mode of transportation.

Bang Kachao, one of the six tumbon got first access to electricity.

The Government enforced the conservation of green area on the island because it's the ideal place for cultiva­ tion by restricting the con­ struction of buildings that are higher than the speci­ fied height.

Samut Prakan Town Plan specified Bang Krachao remain as a white zone,deforesta­ tion and building is not allowed

Time magazine called Bangkachao the best urban oasis of Asia. and making Bang Kachao a popular tourist location

SITE ANALYSIS : HISTORY TIMELINE

Bang Krachao, The Green Lung of Bangkok

What makes Bang Krachao a Popular Tourist Spot?

Bang Krachao is an manmade island, the green oasis in the heart of Bangkok.

Well known for it urban jungle that are

visible from the higher floors of many apartment along.

Why is it called, Green Lung of Bangkok?

The huge amount of trees eat up the

city’s air pollution and thousands of mangrove trees around the perimeter of

the island. All trees and greens are protected by the Government.

Why is Bang Krachao Protected?

Bang Krachao greens are protected because of

Biodiversity

law.

Traditional Law

it’s rich biodiversity and it’s traditional

SRI NAKHON KHUEN KHAN PARK

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M NA E NG PL BA TEM T WA

CYCLING AROUND BANG KRACHAO

BANG NAM PHENG FLOATING MARKET

SITE ANALYSIS : HISTORY TIMELINE

SITE ANALYSIS : HISTORY TIMELINE

PROJECT 1D : SITE ANALYSIS

CONTENTS Macro Study Figure Ground Open Spaces History Timeline on Landscape

03

LANDSCAPE & OPEN SPACES

Micro Study Topography Existing Features Building, Hardscape, Water Features Climate Sun, Wind, Rain Ecosystem Vegetation, Fauna Perception View, Noise, Odour

Siaw Yong Shen Lee Ying Yi Rechall Chong Xin Yi Phang Khe Che

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SITE ANALYSIS : LANDSCAPE & OPEN SPACES

figure ground

SITE ANALYSIS : LANDSCAPE & OPEN SPACES

open spaces

SITE ANALYSIS : LANDSCAPE & OPEN SPACES

historical timeline on landscape

SITE ANALYSIS : LANDSCAPE & OPEN SPACES

climate | sun

scale scale 11 :: 10000 50000

SITE ANALYSIS : LANDSCAPE & OPEN SPACES

climate | wind

scale scale 11 :: 10000 50000

SITE ANALYSIS : LANDSCAPE & OPEN SPACES

climate | rain

scale 1 : 10000

existing features : buildings structures

3. Wat Khlong Toei Nai Temple

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4. Wat Klong Toey Nok Temple

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5. Bangkok Post Customs Office of Export 5

6. Police department

7. Bangkok Customs Bureau the Customs Department 7

8. Sing Beer Company Limited Corporate office

9. Punntara Botanic Home

10. Siamese Fighting Fish Gallery

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2. School 2 11. Public bathroom 11

Buildings

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existing features : hardscapes structures

1. Outdoor multipurpose hall

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- Located at Wat Klongtoei School - Made from steel and aluminium

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3. Bird Watching Tower

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2. Stall (warung)

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- Made from timber

4. Storage place

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- Made from timber 3 5. Pergolas 5

Pergolas Structures

- Made from metal

- Made from steel and aluminium

existing features : hardscapes water features

1. located at bicycle 2. Located at Punntara Botanic Home rental service 2 2 1

3. Located at Siamese Fighting Fish Gallery

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4. Located at Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park And Botanical Garden

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5. Located at pippo garden

5 Fountain Pond Pool

Topography

SITE ANALYSIS: LANDSCAPE

PROJECT 1B : CRAFT RESEARCH

The topography is a sediment flood plain, approximately 1m above mean sea level, surrounded by 15 km of the Chao Phraya River that flows south into the Gulf of Thailand.

swamp/wetland compact land

Topography

SITE ANALYSIS: LANDSCAPE

on stilt foundation

Topography

SITE ANALYSIS: LANDSCAPE

ECOSYSTEM

in Bang Kachao

675 flora & fauna species

mixed orchard

intergrated farming

monoculture

agroforesty

Ecosystem

private functional zoning

public functional zoning

scale 1 : 10000

scale 1 : 10000