Landscape Portfolio

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Kotcharat Sompardit

Contact

Tel 0616098725

Email kotcharat.s19@gmail.com

Address 1/55 phetmonthongreen village , nongkhaem district , bkk 10160

Education

Highschool | Satriwit school

2016 - 2021 | Bachelor degree of Landscape Architecture , kmitl 1st Class Honors (GPA 3.61)

Experience

Assitance landscape researcher 1 year experience (dec 2021 - dec 2022)

Faculty of Architecture, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang duties :

-Conduct research by researching, analyzing, and collecting information.

-Design and create solutions in research.

-Present projects in public hearings.

-Collaborate with other specialist researchers.

-Produce written reports

Intern : NALAAN STUDIO (2020)

Workshop : OTOP , develop landscape and surrounding village (2019)

Diversity Workshop : Urban workshop with TALA (2019)

IWAH 2018 Workshop (2018)

Skill

Adobe : photoshop | illustrator premier pro | indesign

Auto cad

3D model : sketch up | rhino

Render : lumion

ArcGIS

Microsoft : word | powerpoint

Language skill

Thai : native English : intermediate

THALAT PHLU RE-DEVELOPMENT

Talat Phlu District is a historic area with roots dating back to the Ayutthaya period. It is located at the edge of the Bangkok Yai canal, connected by a small canal to the Bukkhalo, Dao Khanong, and Mahachai districts. Due to its strategic location, it became a hub for trade with other areas and developed into one of the major shopping centers on the Thonburi side in the past. The district’s main product is “betel,” which is grown in garden furrows within the area.

With the growth of Bangkok, the Thonburi side has seen an increase in residential areas, improved infrastructure, and convenient transportation. This growth has impacted Talat Phlu district, leading to an increase in users and activities in the area. Thus, there is an opportunity to develop the existing area of Talat Phlu to meet the current situation.

The challenge is to address the issue of “Talat Phlu redevelopment” while focusing on the diverse growth of users, quality of life, and local values. The design process should incorporate the district’s heritage and values to create an identity and composition that gives Talat Phlu district a unique image. This includes connecting and developing key areas of the district, ultimately establishing Talat Phlu district as a quality-supporting area for the city’s expansion while still maintaining its sustainable value and way of life.

The Thonburi side of Bangkok has been impacted by the city’s development, which has led to an increase in population and expansion of the city. Furthermore, the area’s economic status has been elevated to a sub-central business district, creating opportunities for growth in the Thalat Phlu district.

Due to the expansion of the city and the increasing population, the vision of the project is to develop a commercial district that supports the city’s expansion. The strategy to achieve this vision includes two main elements:

1.Creating a space that connects the district to its surroundings.

2.Establishing connecting routes for transportation and circulation within the district.

POTENTIAL PROBLEM

1. lack of unity in the district.

2. quality of people.

3. disconnected route to entry and transportation

1. cultural heritage

2. strong community and diversity of activities

3. opportunities provided by entry and transportation.

The background of Thalat Phlu district is a commercial district that developed from trench farming to a floating market. The commercial area is a flexible space that can change with activities. The tool used to describe the identity of the district is “transition,” which can show the diversity of cultures and people who live there.

ELEMENTS IN DESIGN

1. MARKET ELEMENT :

In the past, the market in Thalat Phlu district had a wide variety of products. The market’s location is flexible and its use is controlled by function and user. The market has the ability to adapt over time, which is why the project aims to keep and incorporate this concept as a design element to showcase the site.

2. CANALS ELEMENT:

Canals have been an important mode of transportation in the district. In the past, people used small canals and boats to circulate through their daily lives that were closely linked to the water. While canal transportation may not be as prevalent today, they remain important in other ways. Therefore, the project incorporates the canal as a design element to showcase how local people used to live with water and emphasize its importance.

3. BETEL ELEMENT:

Characterized by its trellis framing pattern, the betel plant was once a popular product in this district. Although it is not as widely used today, the project seeks to incorporate the betel plant as a design element to highlight the district’s history and story.

1.Creating a space that connects the district to its surroundings.

Creating a space that connects the district to its surroundings: The project aims to create a space that allows the district to be connected to other parts of the city. This would enable people to move more easily between the district and other areas, thereby facilitating economic growth and development.

2.Establishing connecting routes for transportation and circulation within the district.

Establishing connecting routes for transportation and circulation within the district: The project also seeks to establish a network of connecting routes that link the district’s transportation infrastructure and enable better circulation within the district. This would make it easier for people to move around within the district and would improve accessibility to businesses and other commercial opportunities.”

strategy detail

To compact the center area, the first strategy is to group together important areas that create a strong sense of arrival. This can be accomplished by using betel and hardscape to build these areas. Additionally, an open entrance space can be created to link the space from the road to the canal. Under the Ratchadapisep Bridge, which currently represents the district’s image, the space and surround will be connected to create a core space in the district. This will enhance the overall appeal of the area and contribute to a cohesive community. By implementing these design elements, the district can be transformed into a more vibrant and attractive space.

strategy detail

DRIVE WAY & ROAD CIRCULATION

PEDESTRIAN

MASTER PLAN

GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

WATER CIRCULATION

Based on the problem, the design solution will explore creating open public spaces and connecting routes to link different areas together. Additionally, the design will increase the value of the district by incorporating color and element concepts. Moreover, the free space will be converted into a multi-purpose area to create new activities.

THALAT PHU SQUARE

FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM

The conceptual design uses the betel element and trench farming pattern to create a design that makes sense for Thalat Phlu.

Regarding the issue of public space, the space has the potential to connect the area between the road and canal. The project will be developed into a multi-functional public space that will cater to diverse and resilient activities. The entrance will be connected to the route through an open area, creating a continuous scene that extends to the canal.

RUM-TA-PLAY AGRICULTURE VILLAGE

stay and live with nature

Lumtaplean Village is an agriculture village with a development campus project located nearby. The village’s location near the forest and dam adds to its value and provides a good environment. The village has been designed with the concept of living with nature, incorporating green areas such as forests, wetlands, edible gardens, and green buffers to ensure the project blends in with the natural environment.

Area : 10,000,000 sq.km

Problem

The problem of air pollution arises from burning agriculture which leads to an increase in PM2.5. Additionally, there is water pollution due to the demand for water in agriculture and how water is managed after use.

The surrounding area consists of forests that create a natural environment and offer a good view. Furthermore, the dam located near the site is convenient for consumption.

FIGRUE AND GROUND

TOWNSHIP

Supanburi , Danchang,Ongphra

SITE IMAGE AGRICULTURE LAW Potential

CONCEPT

BUBBLE DIAGRAM

The village’s space has been designed to have clusters with residential areas and agriculture areas buffered by spaces that include pocket parks, edible gardens, and green areas.

EDIBLE PLANTING

Most of the people in this area are elderly and live in a dependent social environment. Therefore, the space is developed to connect people and create an open space that serves as a multi-space for them to continue their social activities.

Lumtaplean Village is situated in a zone that is located on the waterway and near Lumtaplean Dam. Due to its location, the village has to deal with fluctuating water levels. Therefore, the project has a resilient strategy design that divides the area into a resident zone, agriculture zone, and resilient buffer zone. The function of the resilient buffer zone is to provide space for natural elements to increase the abundance of the environment. Additionally, the village zone is designed as an open space for the waterway to connect with the resilient buffer zone and is infiltrated with green areas that are divided into agriculture areas and eatable gardens for the village’s inhabitants.

APO 2040 KORAT CUTTING EDGE PLAN

Korat or Nakhon Ratchasima is one of the famous provinces in Thailand which has many potentials in environment and culture. In 2040 Korat will have development in transportation , such as high speed train and economic policy to approve that it could be one of the high-potential city of the Northeastern. Thus we concern the obscure urbanization that is the consequence of inefficient policy. Our project studied on planning policy and the cutting edge design that will lead Korat to sustainable way.

Nakhon Ratchasima, also called Korat is one of the provinces that lie in lower northeastern Thailand taking up space of 20,493,964 square kilometers covering 32 districts, it is thecountry’s largest province. Moreover , having Mattraphaop road or National Highway 2 passing through the province, it acts as a gateway to other provinces in the northeast

Korat is known as a gateway of Northeastern Thailand. It has a lot of advantages not only being close to the EEC, but the entry of high-speed trains will enhance Korat potential of being a port city and MICE city. The population tends to be more migratory as a result of the economic within the city. The expansion are expected to rise from 0.8 million to 2.2 million inhabitants.

From the study of urban development in both social and environment issues, it is found that Korat faced the problem of the flash flood in which the flood areas tend to be in the same way as city expansion which will affect future development.

STRATEGY

Despite enough rainfall, the provinces in the northeastern region usually face water problemss because of poor management, so does Korat Hence, we have come up with the strategies to find a way to drain the water during the rainy season to prevent flooding in the city and to retain some amount to use, especially for agriculture, in the dry season.

In the future, the rate of economic growth will be greater, causing people from different provinces and countries to come to settle, work and travel.

The number of population is analyzed from national statisitcs, fertility rate and population density. After the study, it was found that the population rate dropped at 1% per year, the latent population has increased by 20% according to the rate of economic growth.

OVERALL USERS

148,000

Formerly the site holds 1.76 sq.km of green patches or about 24 sq.m per capita which os quite appropriate according to the World Health Organization (WHO) that recommended the availability of a minimium of 9 sq.m of green space per individual. However, to support around 152,000 people in 2040, we designed a city that has approximately 3.78 sq.km of green areas to maintain an adequate quantity of greenery.

“WATER MANAGEMENT FOR QUALITIES OF ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES”

ZONING

WATER SYSTEM

CIRCULATION SYSTEM GREEN SYSTEM

DETAIL PLAN : CITY CENTER

Analyzing Muang Korat issues, we have found that the city center lack of life and identity. Therefore, the area inside the moat is developed to be a node that will accommodate people in doing activities by adding more functions than residences to make the city lively

The city is redesigned to be an area that more prople come to use placing various functions to bring the space to life. Each zone is based on the existing landuse in order to maintain Korat identity ,moreover we put in linkage to create harmony and umbrage

24 hours BUILDING

Agriculture is a necessary of building a sustainable city. Better farming to higher value of food security. Thus, to meet the needs of larger population, vertical farming is a good alternative to yield more crops of higher quality but consuming less water and taking up less space.

Urban vertical farming

moat

plants filter water that returns to the fish

Fish produce waste

Apart from redesigned the public space, we added a treatment pond and green spaces to improve water security and environmental quality.

WELCOME SPACE

RECREATION & LEARNING CENTER

Nowadays, it is a place that people come to jog and exercise. so, in the year 2040, the role of being an urban park will belong to this place. It will act as a garden, recreation park, learning center and water reservoir as before, anyhow, the zoning will allocate into active and passive parks including the woodland that helps humidify the surrounding environment and increase green spaces that cover all aspects of the community

BIO-RETENTION PLANTING

WOODLAND

The garden consists of various zones, for instance, the flower domes, recreation park and above all. The woodland zone which is not only provides recreation to the people but also serve as a transition to the village below

The planning shall be divided into six zones: sports hub, active and passive recreation zones, commercial and cooperative zone, rain garden and agriculture zone, and agricultural village. This area plays a huge part in collecting and treating water for the community.

EDIBLE PLANTING

Studying the Suitability of Solutions for Solving and Managing Water Resources in Lam Takhong Reservoir

Pak Chong , Nakhon Ratchasima

The project aims to study the appropriateness of solutions for managing water resources in the upper area of Lam Takhong reservoir. The project is a collaboration between the Department of Royal Irrigation and the King Mongkut’s University of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL). The research focuses on solving problems in the upper area of Lam Takhong reservoir, both in terms of quantity and quality of water. The study and proposed solutions are divided into two issues, namely water quantity and water quality. The researchers focus on solving the water quality problem and have collected data on water quality, aquatic organisms, riparian vegetation, soil quality, economics, and tourism. Based on the collected and analyzed data, the project proposes 6 landscape projects, designed under a natural-based approach, which will create opportunities for communities and nature to learn and raise awareness, leading to improved water quality in the Lam Takhong river system.

Development of Lam Takhong canal method

Strategy Plan

This is a project focused on natural-based solutions that recognize the value of human-environment interactions. The project incorporates eco-tourism principles to design a holistic approach to sustainable development in the area. The goal is to involve communities and tourism in addressing environmental issues and raising awareness of the importance of water resources. Additionally, the project includes policy recommendations to address some of these challenges

Solution Project

From the research conducted, 6 projects were developed and distributed along the rivers based on criteria including 1) accessibility to the area, 2) community development opportunities, 3) potential for tourism development, and 4) environmental integrity of the area.

These selected projects serve as a model for sustainable development in the area, addressing the needs of both the community and the environment while contributing to the local economy.

Wat Kanong Phra public space

Pak Chong motorway stop

Baan Pong Pratun public space Green corridor Pak Chong

Baan Tha Chang Pond

Wat Tha Chang public space

WAT THA CHANG PUBLIC SPACE

The functional Tha Chang temple holds great respect from the local community and serves as a public space for festivals and other activities. The project aims to develop this space further to support community activities and expand opportunities, while embracing the concept of living with nature. To improve water quality in the area, this project has been proposed as one of the solutions. This effort will involve collaboration with local residents, government officials, and the Irrigation Department.

The riverside of the canal has wetland-like characteristics, which makes it an ideal site for water absorption during the rainy season. During the summer season, the area adapts to become a wetland. To address the unpredictable water levels, floating structures are utilized to enhance the area’s resilience. The project’s design is not limited to the base area alone, but it also provides a natural experience that captures the essence of the site.

WAT KANONG PHRA PUBLIC SPACE

The development of the riverfront area of Kanong Phra Temple has been intended for use as a public space and to protect the river bank from erosion. The temple itself has a rich historical background, dating back 200 years and featuring a windmill that has become an iconic symbol of the area. The local people often use the temple and surrounding areas as a marketplace and community gathering space. The project was designed to showcase the identity of Kanong Phra and provide a recreational space for visitors and local people.

The riverbank in the project has been reinforced with a gabion structure to prevent erosion, and a layer of soil has been added to the top of the gabions to create a suitable habitat for marginal plants, which will have a

planting area

Uniquely Thai Competition