Sunday, November 27, 2016

Charoenkrung Connect


Charoenkrung Connect  

Old Fire Station, Charoenkrung



The selected site is located next to the river, in the past it was a very lively with a big connection to the water since there were many types of building around the site, also Thai people used to trade with Chinese and European people, the pier used to serve many boats and ships that came to this old custom building.  After it close, the building serves as a living space for the fireman nearby.

Nowadays, the site became expensive because the capitalism turns the riverfront to very luxurious areas which make the government planning to sell this site. After the building close, the site became very quiet because the government don’t let people come inside which creates inequality and block the access to the river.

Around the site, there are very active religious communities working together. They have some shared ceremonies that took place in one of their religious places which sometime creates conflict since they don’t share the same belief.

I believe in a reprograming the activities and activation of public space to enhance community living through the exploration of potential for public space and future activities. Some of building in the site will be demolished to allow people in the community to come to the new public space which connect to the riverfront.

The main buildings will be used as collective dwelling and working space for the fire department and water police department. 



Old Building


Site Plan




New Program




Plan, Section, Site Plan



 Perspective Section





Perspective 


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