PROJECT 1D : SITE ANALYSIS
CONTENTS
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COMMUNITY BACKGROUND A community is what drives the function and planning of architecture. Despite being remote from the site itself, we did various research in order to understand its community background.
Macro Study Population Density Urban Extent Education Employment agencies Marketting Manufacturing Architecture Government Healthcare Hospitality Micro Study Demograph Community Structure Timeline Job Opportunities Economical Activities Evolution Activity Centre Politic Influence Building Regulations Community Issues Development Direction
As a eco-tourism spot near Bangkok, Bang Ka Chao has an interesting community where locals lifestyle has a close interaction with the tourist from local and international.
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macro - population
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Bangkok Population 2020
10,539,415
2.3%
Average Annual Increase
These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of
Bangkok, which typically includes Bangkok’s population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
Population by District
macro - density
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-1.8%
Average Built-up Area Density Annual Decrease
-1.6%
Average Urban Extent Density Annual Decrease
Built-up Area Density in Bangkok in 2015 was 81 hectare, decreasing at an average annual rate of 2002. The built-up area density in 2002 was 102 hectare, decreasing at an average annual rate of 1988 when the built-up area density was 119.19 hectare.
Built-up Area Density by Districts
persons per -1.8% since persons per -1.1% since persons per
The Urban Extent Density in Bangkok in 2015 was 48 persons per hectare, decreasing at an average annual rate of -1.6% since 2002. The urban extent density in 2002 was 59 persons per hectare, decreasing at an average annual rate of -0.4% since 1988 when the urban extent density was 62 persons per hectare.
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macro - urban extent 1988 TOOL NAME
Urban Extent
Urban Built-up
Exurban Area
Suburban Built-up
Exurban Built-up
2002 TOOL NAME
Rural Open Space
Rural Open Space
Exurban Open Space
Rural Built-up Urbanized Open Space
The Urban Extent of Bangkok in 2015 was 294,462 hectares, increasing at an average annual rate of 4.8% since 2002. The urban extent in 2002 was 157,018 hectares, increasing at an average
annual rate of 3.5% since 1988, when its urban extent was 96,925 hectares.
2015 TOOL NAME
macro - education
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macro - employment agencies
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Thailand Unemployment Rate (1999-2019)
64%
workforce at informal sector Street vendors, torbike-taxi and
mo-
drivers
“informal”
la-
bourers comprised 64% of the workforce in
2013 are largely are counted as being employed.
macro - marketing
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macro -manufacturing
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macro - architecture
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macro - government
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macro - health
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macro - hospitality
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bang ka chao community
The community of Bangkajao is a mixed society of farmers, contractors, and civil servants. Most than half of the households live in this area for more than 40 years. Villagers live in a natural environment along the canal.
Although being a popular tourism spot, the land remains rather undeveloped in order to preserve the greenland. Therefore the community here is not crowded.
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9
villages
1830 household
Bang Ka Chao Total Area =2.98 sq.km Household density=400,44/sq.km Population density=1129.32/sq.km
48% 5161 total population
52%
demography According to the Civil Registration Act 2017, it was stated that Bang Ka Chao subdistrict has a total of 9 villages, 1830 household and 5161 if total population.
Due to large area of unoccupied land,the population density
of Bang Ka Chao is rather low, hitting only 1129 people per square kilometer. (Kuala Lumpur is 3,400 per square kilometer)
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community structure timeline
population & households (1993-2017)
Before 2005, the white and green area is not allowed to construct buildings. Therefore, human population and household count growth is redundant
In 2005, the law is loosen and single house of no more than 200 square meters can be built, causing a increase of household as well as population
age structure (1993-2017) Due to the reduced birth rate of the locals,
As the population of Bang
years) is slowly decreasing.
of aging. It is import-
total percentage of children population (<4
Due to the low birth rate in the area, population shows decrease however household still continue to grow as the government once again loosen the land law for construction
Whereas elderly (>60 years) percentage tends to increase between 1993-2017 due to the result of
Ka Chao is showing sign ant to consider elderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need when designing
medical advancement that lengthen the average life span of the villagers.
total
982
100%
elderly
1993
population timeline
2017
household timeline
50%
elderly adult children
0% 1993
for 500 people for 200 households
2001
2009
2017
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Logistic/Transport
Transport
Most of the people in Bang Ka Chao are engaged transportation indus-
40
try that offer versatile and cost effective relocation services as well as travelling medium for the travellers.
%
Factory Workers As the Bang Ka Chao is close to Bangkok which has industrial and
commercial zones around, many lo-
cals get to work in industrial factory.
Agriculture Agriculture
20
%
In the past, agriculture used to be the main source of income for
Bang Ka Chao. After the lost of mineral in soil due to dam con-
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struction. As a result, only a very limited amount of fruits that
can adapt to this harsh condition
%
left in Bang Ka Chao.
7%
Factory Workers Trading/Others
Civil Servants
3%
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economical activities evolution
past : agriculture In the past, the majority of the population
were gardening. The main income of the first
agriculture
period was generated by fruit orchards that produces fruits like orange, banana and coconut.
After suffering a serious salt water flood
back in 1995, the soil loses its minerals
and soil condition become harsh for agriculture. After the incident, only a few variety of fruits can still be planted.
cultural appreciation
trading
now : agrotourism As Thailand culture start to bloom in the 20th, the
country get a lot international recognition for its rich culture and led to the rocket growth of tourism activity
bicycle rental
in Thailand.
accomodation
Since then, the economic model of this area started to
transformed into agrotourism. Trading activities in Bang Ka Chao start to expand, as more consumers from both lo-
cals and international tourist.
What follows is the transportation service and accomoda-
tion industry in response to the growth in agrotourism.
Almost every major docks around Bang Ka Chao has a bicy-
cle rental point or a homestay/hotel nearby
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activity centre
Sri Nakhon Khuan Khan Park Siamese fighting fish gallery
Bang Nam Pheung floating market
cycling tour
floating market
fish farming
@ Sri Nakhon Khuan Khan Park
@ Bang Nam Pheung floating market
@ Siamese fighting fish gallery
Biking is a big draw
On Saturdays and Sun-
It is the the only Sia-
ist can rent a bike
is home to the Bang Nam
lery in the world. The
in Bang Krachao. Tourfrom the pier and ride for about 2km to
Sri
days , Phra Pradaeng Pheung floating market.
Nakhon Khuan Khan Park
Tourist can buy many
attraction in the Bang
and souveniors from the
which is the biggest Ka Chao.
fruits, local delicacy local merchants.
mese Fighting Fish GalSiamese fighting fish is
a popular species of freshwater
aquarium
fish. They are known for
their beauty and wide range of colors.
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Based of the graph, we can
know that most tourism activity happen over the weekend.
sunday
saturday
friday
thursday
wednesday
tuesday
monday
average daily bike rental count
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parks & garden In Bang Ka Chao, the local agencies are actively promoting its agriculture and
rich ecosystem as an attraction for tourism. Thus, various of parks and garden
with a spectrum of flora and fauna can be found around Bang Ka Chao.
Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park
The most iconic park in Bang Ka Chao is
Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park which is only 2km away from our site. it is an ide-
al place to enjoy fresh air, leisure and
exercise as well as to study the ecosystem which includes hundreds species of plants and animals.
The park is also widely known among bird lovers as an excellent place for bird watching.
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Punntara Botanic Home
accomodation No tourist spot is complete without comfortable accommodations and Bang Krachao offers a few choices for its visitors as well.
Most homestays and hotels are located near the river to get an oasis view. The closest hotel to our site is Punttara Botanic Home. From Punttara, the guest can grab
the bikes directly from Bang Ka Chao pier and ride up the park.
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eatery spots Being a popular tourist destination, Bang
Krachao boasts a selection of eatery spots that serve a delectable array of local Thai food to visiting tourists
The staple food in most eatery spots would include fried carbs and spicy soups.
Tourists can often spot main dishes such as fried rice and noodles, with sides of tomyum and pork.
Most of the eateries are located near the biking routes, thirsty cyclers can grab drinks and food easily along the trip.
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subdistrict administration
preservation
Bang Ka Chao is one of the 6 sub-districts under
Despite being an infamous tourism spot, Bang Ka
tion oďŹ&#x192;ce, Bang Ka Chao Subdistrict Administra-
ly as sky-rise buildings and commercial factories
Phra Pradaeng District. The substrict administra-
Chao still remain rather undeveloped commercial-
tion Organization is located in Soi Rat Rangsan,
are not allowed to be constructed.
site and about 6.5 kilometers away from Phra Pra-
This is the result by the effort of the Thai roy-
approximately 2 kilometers away from the project daeng District OďŹ&#x192;ce.
als, government and non-government agencies in
order to preserve the nature and culture of the district.
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politics influence in of bang ka chao
“Let’s preserve this green area. Do not build anything beyond the limits of the law. Promote integrated farming and forests. Every party should take part in the renovation of Sri Nakorn Khuean Khan Park to ensure the necessary benefit for tourism and create a natural classroom for young people.”
1977 The Cabinet passed a town
regulation to conserve green
-Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
1982-1987
areas in Bangkak Chao. This
Between 1982 and 1987,
building, factory and modern
mibol Adulyadej often
act does not allow any tall village. Thus most of the
area has been used for residences and farms.
His Majesty King Bhurode in a helicopter
over Bang Kachao. His
2003
Majesty remarked that
In 2003, 148 rai was
preserved as a green
and botanical park. His
the spot should be
area and the lungs of the city.
turned into a public
Majesty gave it the name “Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan
Park”, after the ancient
name of the place. It has been under the continual supervision of the Office of Royal Projects, Department of Forestry.
2006 Princess Maha Chakri Sir-
indhorn visited the central
2013-2020
garden project area and
Together with Chaipattana Founda-
the people to help preserve
the Department of Forestry, Ka-
expressed a royal wish for the original area and do
not allow more construction than the law. Her highness also promoted ecotourism
and encourages mixed plan-
tation to preserve the ecosystem.
tion, the Office of Royal Projects, setsart University’s Faculty of
Forestry and other agencies, PTTEP launched the “Forest Restoration for Eco-Learning at Sri Nakhon
Khuean Khan Park Project” for eight years (2013-2020).
The ecological restoration of Bang
Kachao forest is an ongoing mission that will run until 2020.
building regulations of bang ka chao minimum 2m from other land
Ministerial Regulation No. 37 (B.E. 2535.) Building Control Act 2522 B.E. No person is allowed to construct the following building: 1) A single-house building not taller than 12 meters. More than 4 meters and not less than 2 meters from the other land.
proposed building 3m off the middle road (if road is less than 6m)
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6m from river
2. Dam, drainage pipe, fence, bridge gate that does not enter the Chao Phraya River area. Cutting large plots is not allowed, except for building which are constructed before the issue of rule by His Majesty.
taller than 15m
less than 15m
factory more than 5 horsepower
port
not entering the Chao Phraya River
commercial building unless has replacement
use for business
minimum 2 meter distance from green space
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community issue in bang ka chao
traďŹ&#x192;c jam and lack parking spaces
late night cycling sparks insecurities
garbage piling up in the village
dissaperance of orchards
losing business opportunity to outsiders
Although flea market is gen-
When people cycling past
Garbage problems in Bang Kra-
Bang Ka Chao use house many
The business from bicycle
for many families during the
night, it made the locals
tling tourism, the authority
as, oranges, grapefruit and
from the locals. Most bicycle
erating additional income weekend.
However, there was a traďŹ&#x192;c
jam in the community and some areas were cleared into parking spaces.
the villagers house at late feel insecure as they might
think it is robber trying to enter their house
chao As a result of the busand agencies has to organise
campaign to clean up the mess left by tourist
orchards that plant banan-
coconut. However, due to the construction of Chainat and
Bhuminol Dam, minerals in the soil are losing out and not suitable for fruits plantation, causes the dissapearance of many orchards.
rental is being taken away
guides are outsiders. Income
went outside, not circulating in the community. This causes a dispute from the villages towards cyclers.
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development direction of bang ka chao
+ tourism experience
+ eco-learning
+ local culture
+ flood management
+ transportation network
Promote the Bang Ka Chao area to be a park Living Museum let people come in to experience and learn life with people In an area consistent with the concept of shared dependency
There is promotion of agriculture into agricultural learning center, including the processing of locla products to be a creative economy
Promote activities, traditions and cultures that area unique to the area to preserve and form a strong foundation for the comunity
Manage flood and drainage problems by giving importance to participation between government and private sector in order to respond to flooding and drainage problem well
To connect Bang Ka Chao to the local transportation system to support tourists to enter the area and the market from the existing transportation network
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TRANSPORTATION CIRCULATION “Circulation: movement through space” — FRANCIS DK CHING IN ARCHITECTURE: FORM, SPACE & ORDER
CONTENTS Macro Study Public Transportation and Road Networking Time travel and Schedule of Transportation Around Site Micro Study Road Network Pedesterian and Cycling Pathway Water and Public Transportation Road Accessibility Distance and Time Travel Around Site
In architecture, the concept of circulation isn’t so different - it refers to the way people, the blood of our buildings, move through space.
Zharif Ramli Dinnesh Shaun Lai Hui Ling Lim Kai Xuan
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macro there are 2 types of public transportation found within the 5km radius which are buses and water taxis. an estimate of 6 bus stations are found within the proximity whereas there are these 8 jetties that directly transport us to the site. There is only one major road towards the land that links the minor roads to the site. due to the land being located from the city, lack of public infrastructure is common here.
major road minor road water taxi bus site bridge
SITE SITE ANALYSIS ANALYSIS :: TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION // CIRCULATION CIRCULATION
BTS Commuter line Sukhumvit RD BTS Commuter line Rama IV RD Mae Nam Railway Station
travel distance The circulation to the site is unique due to the river disecting the main site towards the city center at the opposite.The easiet access to the site from the city is through the waterway or ferry way across the river but accessing it through vehicles would require a longer distance travelled to get to the only bridge connecting the cape to the other side of the river. The main road and secondary ones are flowing in both directions therefore reducing the need of an abundance of street connections. The site itself is considered rural as public infrastructures such as train station as buses are not present nearby except the other side of the river. The site however has a jetty present nearby thus providing access through the river as well as a bike renting service. Estimation from Suvarnabhumi Int. Airport Waterway
Bhumibol 1 bridge
Using vehicles will take 1 hour and 15 minutes
Main Highway Secondary roadway
Using public transport would take around 1 hour by train but would require vehicular travel to get to the site
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road network Showing the relation and road distribution in micro site. There are consist of highway, main road which allow the car to pass through and secondary road which only accessible for bike.
BANG KRACHAO PIER GROUND (VEGETATION) GROUND (CONCRETE) BUILDING RIVER HIGHWAY MAIN ROAD
scale 1 : 10000
SECONDARY ROAD
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bicycle and pedestrian pathway Bicycle pathway is more concentrate in Bang Krachao as there is having bicycle tour for tourist to enjoy cycling and natural environment around the island. Besides, pedestrian pathway is only can be found out at the center of Bang Krachao which is the Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park And Botanical Garden.
Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Bang Krachao Pier Ground (vegetation) Ground (concrete) Building River Bicycle pathway Pedestrian pathway
scale 1 : 10000
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water and public transportation The bus station and mrt station is present at the Khlong Toei city so it is more convenience to get reach to every corner of the city.
Khlo
ng T oei
Raft
House
The bicycle activities is more popular at Bang Krachao. People can cross the river by water taxi and rent the bicycle from the Bang Krachao piers.
Pier
River tour is available to visit the viewpoint along the riverside by boat.
Pier
Ba
ng
Kr
ac
ha
o
Pi
er
Bang Krachao Pier Bike rental
Ground (vegetation)
Boat
Ground (concrete)
Water taxi
Building
Piers Bus station
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River Public transportation
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road visibility Road light can be access in most of the mainroad but less in Bang Kachao as Bang Kachao is spot for fire flies watching at night. Less parking are able to seen around Bang Kachao site as most of the car and bike park at the roadside.
BANG KRACHAO PIER GROUND (VEGETATION) GROUND (CONCRETE) BUILDING RIVER HIGHWAY ROAD LIGHT
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PARKING
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distance and time travel around site The only way to travel from Bang Kachao to town area of Bangkok is boat. The mode of travel within Bang Kachao is 100m = 1 min 1km
= 2 min
1km
= 2 min
100m 200m 300m 400m 500m 600m 700m 800m 900m 1000m
BANG KRACHAO PIER GROUND (VEGETATION) GROUND (CONCRETE) BUILDING RIVER ROAD
scale 1 : 10000
REFERENCE LINE
PROJECT 1D : SITE ANALYSIS
CONTENTS
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REGIONAL STYLE
Introduction Regional Style Zoning Building Styles Material Zoning Timber and Concrete Hybrid Concrete Houses Timber Houses Elevation of Main Road
Traditional Thai house architecture clearly expresses the relationship between the life style of Thai people and the natural environment. The different regional environment, culture and local traditions have a big influence on the architecture of Thai houses Angela Nsa Ndong Cámara 1001746160
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INTRODUCTION Regional styles of architecture in Thailand have developed over
the centuries and are a product not only of climate and location but have adapted to meet the needs of the local populations and their principal means of making a living.
The vast majority of Thais are Buddhist but animist beliefs
that are millennia old have a great influence on almost every aspect of daily life and building design and construction is no exception.
Traditional architecture in every region is well designed for tropical weather with sharply sloping roofs to quickly channel off rainwater, which is often collected and stored for future use, and the use of natural building materials wherever possible to keep the dwelling cool.
In the south, with frequent storms and torrential downpours,
houses are typically built on much more substantial supporting columns, today often of concrete, with narrower window spaces and lower gabled roofs. In the south, as indeed in all regions,
the house almost invariably faces north, so that the roof surface, even at midday, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t receive direct sunlight.
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architecture style zoning
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religious buildings
traditional style
The elements speak volumes about a building itself, revealing its
Characteristics of the tradional style include steeply-sloping tile roofs with up turned edges, open air spaces and lush gardens, mostly built above the ground on high posts and made with local material
vintage and regional identity. Curving design appears in sev-
eral parts of the structures in the temples such as the arched
roof,thick at the base and thin at the top, walls and pillars lean toward the centre of the structure, whitewashed stucco walls,
small windows, two or three-tiered roofs, curved pediments and naga lintels over the doors and steps.
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contemporary and modern style
floating houses
There are varieties of types: lodging, residence, shop houses, hotels, resorts and institution buildings such as government offices and educational institutes, etc.
Highlight large plate glass walls or windows. They also tend to use a variety of other natural or organic materials, such as metal, concrete, wood, and stone, free-form shapes.
western residential style These features include large, open porches with overhanging beams and rafters, dormers, and a tall, pointed roof with one or more gables. They use traditional building materials such as brick, wood, plaster, stucco, and stone.
SITE ANALYSIS : MICRO STUDY
scale 1 : 10000
timber and concrete hybrid houses
SITE ANALYSIS : MICRO STUDY Some of the houses exhibit both timber and concrete as
their main building material. These 2 storey houses have concrete as their lower floor and timber as the top floor.
characteristics roofing
HIPPED ROOF
GABLE ROOF
ORNAMENTAL ROOF
Commonly used roofing materials include:
CORRUGATED ZINC PANELS
CONCRETE TILES
raised floor level Traditional Thai houses were raised on stilts to protect the house from harsh
weather conditions and wild animals. This also created a space below the house for daily work. Houses with reinforced concrete are an-
The normally open terrace area in traditional buildings are enclosed within the concrete walls and the space is airconditioned nullifying the need for the cross ventilation
chored to the ground in concrete blocks and mortar. Some houses still have a small
platform to still avoid any occurrences of flooding.
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timber and concrete hybrid houses exterior finishes
Houses feature a modern style mostly, however, some of the houses exhibit traditional ornamental features. Almost all the houses have timber panels on the top floor and plain coloured walls.
TIMBER PANELS
KALAE ON THE ROOF
PAINTED WALLS
ventilation Since traditional Thai houses were raised on stilts, it
catches winds of higher velocity, making the area beneath the house cooler. The
house has larger windows and more open spaces allowing in
more air for efficient cross ventilation
However, since these houses are
anchored to the ground, there is very minimal natural ventilation.
Concrete does not have as low thermal capacity as timber, so
this further heats up the building. This requires for mechanical
ventilation, hence most of these houses have air conditioning
reinforced concrete houses
SITE ANALYSIS : MICRO STUDY Bang Krachao is a popular retreat for wealthy Bangkoki-
ans during the weekend, so a lot of them built houses here so that they can come and stay over. Most of these houses are more modern and made of reinforced concrete.
characteristics roofing
HIPPED ROOF
GABLE ROOF
contemporary style The houses are less ornate, opting for a more elegant and minimalistic exterior. They feature a terrace area and balconies on the top floor.
The normally open terrace area in traditional buildings are enclosed within the concrete walls and the space is airconditioned nullifying the need for the cross ventilation
SITE ANALYSIS : MICRO STUDY
reinforced concrete houses fence
These concrete houses have an open space around it that is en-
closed by a fence or a low wall. These are built from concrete, wood, steel or a combination of them.
ORNAMENT ON STEEL GATE
DECORATIVE
CONCRETE FENCE
CONCRETE AND TIMBER FENCE
exterior finishes
SYNTHETIC STONE CLADDING
CERAMIC/PORCELAIN TILES
WOOD CLADDING
The houses are monochromatic, featuring mostly beige, warm colours that enhances the elegance of the house without being too distracting.
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timber houses
Some of the houses exhibit both traditional and modern
architecture as their building style. this combination is
showing in the characteristic of the buildings. Teak was the commonly used type of wood in Thailand, but since its expensive,
people opted for cheaper versions. Teak or bamboo became a material used by the wealthy
characteristics roofing Roofs are the quintessential elements in Thai public
architecture, shaping the character of the buildings with their elaborate structure and decoration.
DUTCH GABLE ROOF
GABLE ROOF
ORNAMENTAL ROOF
Commonly used roofing materials include:
The houses in Shoutern Thailand are often feature Malay influenced elements such as painted fretwork and hipped roofs descended from colonial architecture.
TERRACOTTA TILES
CORRUGATED IRON
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timber houses
stilts Normally high pillars or
stilts are for Regular rain-induced floods during the wet season to make it necessary for people
in the central plains to live on high stilts. to stay above the water during floods.
The
stilts
itself
has
two shape which are round shaped
pillars and redented rectangular
pillars. Round shaped pillars are made of large timber that comes
in a long, round shape. While Redented rectangular pillars were
made smaller angles, giving a curved look.
ornamental decorations The ornament that placed on top
of the roof is a symbolises the distincsive culture of northern Thailand.
It made from a timber and
it represent the horns of the water buffalo.
The use of ornamented roof tiers is not only for traditional houses but also for temples, palaces and important public buildings.
Some of the ornaments from
traditional houses have some religious symbolism.
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Timber Houses
Colors hold high significance in Thai culture, most Thais
register a deep connection between colors and the ideas associated with them.
vivid colours of the building
The color red, or vermilion, signifies power and sacredness. Yellow is significant in Buddhism; the color expresses sacredness and also prosperity and wealth and blue, a cool tone color, gives a feeling of calmness.
most of the simple timber houses in Thailand, have a
strong vivid colour in every houses. The colours that are most commonly seen are blue, green, and red.
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elevation of the main road (main road from site: soi wat rat rangsan)
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