(Ph. Supanut Arunoprayote – lic. Creative Commons).

The design concepts are, firstly, to improve public understanding and knowledge about the ecology, forest, hydrology, and environment of the urban community. Secondly, to become an ‘Initiative’ of Ecological Park Development. Lastly, to serve the urban communities and preserve the ecological environment of the city retaining the 128,000 cu.m. of water in the rainy season and producing clean water 1,600 cu.m./ day.

This project transformed hard clay surface soil into wet and spongy habitat, allowing a rich native plant community to establish itself with minimal irrigation. Planted 5600 seedlings of 360 species, which are rare indigenous trees of the central river basin mixed with small to medium-sized plants that provide shade to help seedlings grow. All existing trees on site were preserved and integrated into the park design.

The design uses cut-and-fill earthwork techniques within the site to create landform character. Site material is reused, and the stone and concrete from site demolition are used as the foundation of the berm island and water filtration layers. Reused existing concrete paving blocks used as bicycle parking pavement. The former tobacco factories are renovated into various facility buildings.

(Full description in the italian version)