Development of suburban community center in Minburi Areas, Bangkok

Abstract

This thesis aims to study the physical features of the economic and social areas of Minburi market, Bangkok and to propose guidelines for developing the physical conditions of the area to be a suitable, livable, and qualified suburban community. The primary database, the results of area survey, the secondary database from a research study concepts, theory, and other supporting information were used to analyze the problems and potentials of the area and to define the appropriate guidelines for development. The study showed that Minburi market is an important area of commercial, public utilities, and public facilities. There are a large number of people using the area to change the flow and connections to other areas of the city through various mass transits such as pedestrian traffic, personal cars, and public buses. Moreover, it is a major commercial area which is located close to several public places like government offices, hospitals, and educational institutions. Many space activities occur in both community level and city level. As it is also an area supporting the expansion from Bangkok, new communities and housing zones are increasing. And in the near future, Pink Line sky train and MTR are coming. Minburi is a midpoint between Suvanabhumi International airport and Donmuang International airport. This makes it an important economic drive. Therefore, Minburi plays important roles in residency, commercial, services, and link between Suvanabhumi International airport and Donmuang International airport. The analysis of the problems and potentials of the area leads to the physical design approach of suburban community center to accommodate the expansion of the urban area in the heart of Bangkok and to be an interchange point with the development to suburban areas. Minburi can be developed to accommodate the growth in two roles; a Community Center and City of Angkor Park. The objective is to create guidelines for planning, design, development, and rehabilitation so that Minburi has utility within contemporary space which is consistent with its surrounding context.