Benjakitti Park, an urban oasis in Bangkok, emerged from a former Tobacco factory site. It spans 720,000 sq.m, serving as an educational hub about ecology, hydrology, and the environment. This initiative retains 128,000 cu.m. of rainwater, generating 1,600 cu.m. clean water/day. Addressing floods and droughts with nature-based solutions acts as a “sponge”, employing bioremediation for purification. The park fosters a wildlife habitat, housing 360 tree species, and transforming swampland into a rich ecosystem. It incorporates sustainable techniques, reusing materials, and repurposing factory buildings for museums and sports centers. Accessible to all, it’s a sanctuary within Bangkok, fostering a diverse, nature-centric experience – a biodiverse classroom for city dwellers.
Credits
Architecture
Arsomsilp Community and Environmental Architect, Turenscape (Design consultant)
Client
The Treasury Department (Ministry of Finance)
Year of completion
2022
Location
Bangkok, Thailand
Total area
423.232 m2
Site area
423.232 m2
Photos
Srirath Somsawat
Project Partners
Design consultant: Turenscape
Structure engineering: Kasem Design and Consultant Co., Ltd.
M&E engineering: Optimology Co., Ltd.
Construction management: Stonehenge Co., Ltd.
Contractor: Royal Thai Army
Signage design: Plan Motif Co., Ltd.
Universal design: Center of Excellence in Universal Design (Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University)