(An) analysis on lost space for urban regeneration in Bangkok, Thailand : focus on under elevated structures

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Rapid Urbanization process in Bangkok, Thailand, have raised many problems in urban development, economic growth, urban space, urban expansion and the construction caused the area of urban space is gradually disappearing. This thesis aims to analysis the lost space area focus on under elevated structures for Urban Regeneration in downtown Bangkok and to find factors that influent the development of lost space. At the present, it is shown that the lost space areas are involved in social and economics of Bangkok. The perception of lost space can provide new insights to better manage urban space and to cope with the problem of urban lost space. The study emphasizes the significance of urban regeneration as a instrument that can be utilized in the urban transformation process.

The research sought to analyze lost space area focus on under elevated structures to find out whether the people satisfied with it or if not how can do for an improving. The study was conducted through document review, interview experts, observation, questionnaire and acquired documentation on the case studies from the official websites of the related institutions.

This reseearch examine whether there is lost space under elevated structuress around downtown area in Bangkok and find the people’s thought to identify important elements which make good public space and evaluate the uses of lost space. The areas in downtown Bangkok have a lot of lost spaces that need to be improved. These are all worth renovating for multiple uses.

From data analysis, the research found that most of the respondents consider that there is necessity to regenerate the use of lost space under elevated structures. The urban regeneration of the abandoned areas might require modification of use activities, improvement of physical environment for esthetic needs and attractions. Urban Regeneration is an important key for transforming places for the better city and connects with surrounding areas.

Although, the regulations about the using of these spaces do not provide many options, but I hope that through this thesis can examine the public opinion so that in the future plan may be there are opportunities to have better use the space under elevated structures and to bring some new ideas to explore the reutilization of lost space planning.

국문 초록 (Abstract)

태국 방콕의 급속한 도시화 과정은 도시 개발, 경제 성장, 도시 공간, 도시 확장 및 건축 측면에서 많은 문제를 야기해 왔으며, 이로 인해 도시 공간이 점차 사라지고 있다. 본 논문의 목적은 방콕 시내의 도시 재생을 위해 상실된 도시 공간(유휴 공간)을 분석하고(고가 구조물 아래 공간에 초점) 유휴 공간의 개발에 영향을 미치는 인자를 파악하는 것이다. 오늘날 유휴 공간은 방콕의 사회 및 경제와 관련이 있는 것으로 보인다. 우선 상실 공간을 인식하는 것이 도시 공간을 보다 더 잘 관리하고 유휴 도시 공간과 관련된 문제를 해결하는 데 있어 새로운 통찰력을 제공할 수 있다. 본 논문에서는 도시 변혁 프로세스에서 활용할 수 있는 수단으로서 가지는 도시 재생의 중요성을 강조하고 있다.

연구를 통해 상실 공간을 분석하고(고가 구조물 아래 공간에 초점) 사람들이 이에 만족하는지 여부를 파악하고 만족하지 않는 경우 개선 방안을 강구하고자 했다. 연구는 문헌 검토, 전문가 면담, 관찰, 설문 조사, 관련 기관의 공식 웹사이트에서 입수한 사례 연구 자료 조사를 통해 이루어졌다.

본 연구에서는 방콕 시내의 고가 구조물 아래에 유휴 공간이 있는지 여부를 조사하고 사람들의 의견을 수렴하여 그와 같은 공간을 모범적인 공공 장소로 만드는 데 있어 중요한 요소를 식별하고 유휴 공간의 용도를 평가했다. 방콕 시내에는 개선이 필요한 유휴 공간(상실 공간)이 많다. 이들 공간은 모두 여러 가지 용도로 개조할 가치가 충분히 존재한다.

연구 과정에서 수행한 데이터 분석의 결과, 대부분의 응답자가 고가 구조물 아래 유휴 공간의 용도를 변경할 필요가 있다고 생각하는 것으로 나타났다. 도시 내 방치 구역의 재생을 위해서는 미관 및 유치 목적의 용도 변경, 물리적 환경 개선이 필요할 수 있다. 보다 나은 도시로의 변모와 주변 지역과의 원활한 연결을 위해서는 도시 재생이 중요한 열쇠이다.

이러한 공간의 활용에 대한 규제로 인해 선택의 폭이 넓지는 않지만, 향후 계획에 국민의 의견을 조사하여 반영하고 고가 구조물 아래 유휴 공간을 보다 효율적으로 이용하고 유휴 공간 계획을 강구함에 있어 새 아이디어를 접목하는데 본 연구가 기여할 수 있기를 희망한다.

목차 (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER 1 Introduction １
• 1.1 Background and problem statement １
• 1.2 Research Objectives ７
• 1.3 Significant of the Research ８
• 1.4 The Research Methodology ９
• 1.5 Definition of Terms ９
• Chapter 2 Literature Review 11
• 2.1 Lost Space and Trancik (1986) 12
• 2.2 Dead Place and Jacobs (1961) 14
• 2.3 Sense of Place and Whyte (1988) 15
• 2.4 Key Case Study Lessons 16
• 2.4.1 Cheonggyecheon Restoration Project, Seoul, Korea 16
• 2.4.2 A8ern8, Zaanstadt, The Netherlands 20
• Chapter 3 Research Design 26
• 3.1 Research Methodology 26
• 3.1.1 Document Review ２６
• 3.1.2 Field Survey 26
• 3.1.3 Interview 26
• 3.2 Data Collection 28
• 3.3 Questionaire Sample Selection 29
• 3.4 Research Process 30
• 3.5 Study Area Selection 31
• 3.6 Condition of selected lost space areas under elevated structures 34
• 3.6.1 The area under the overpass way (Ratchavipa) 34
• 3.6.2 Railway Engineering School (Pahonyothin) 35
• 3.6.3 Railway Factory, Makasan 36
• 3.6.4 2nd Stage Express way (Paholyothin) 37
• 3.6.5 2nd Stage Express way (Urupong) 38
• 3.7 Summary 38
• CHAPTER 4 Analysis and Findings 40
• 4.1 Introduction 40
• 4.2 Data Analysis ４０
• 4.2.1 Results from Interview 41
• 4.2.2 Result from field survey with questionaire 50
• 4.3 Examples of Lost Space: Prescriptive and Descriptive 51
• 4.4 Summary of Key Findings 52
• 4.5 Summary 58
• CHAPTER 5 Conclusion 59
• 5.1 Summary and Evaluation of Concepts 60
• 5.1.1 The Validity of Prescriptive Lost Space 60
• 5.1.2 Discussion of Key Findings 62
• 5.2 Importance to the Field of Landscape Architecture 65
• 5.3 Discoveries 66
• 5.4 Future ways 67
• 5.5 Conclusions 68
• BIBLIOGRAPHY 69
• 초록 78
• ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 81