Benjakitti Forest Park

Arsomsilp Community and Environmental Architect Co., Ltd. took up the task of converting Bangkok’s crown gem of a park—one that was established for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit—into a thriving public treasure that contributes its ecological and hydrological functions to the betterment of the urban landscape.

WATER AND FOREST

The design concepts were firstly developed to follow Her Majesty’s visions to improve public understanding and knowledge about ecology, forest, hydrology, and the environment. Secondly, the project seeks to be a pioneer in developing ecological parks. Lastly, the park aims to serve the urban communities and preserve the ecological environment of the city, one that is able to retain 128,000 cubic metres of water during the rainy season and produce 1,600 cubic metres of clean water per day.

• Strategy 1: Solutions for the monsoon climate

• Strategy 2: Natural solutions for water treatment

• Strategy 3: Preserve existing trees

• Strategy 4: Reuse and recycle

• Strategy 5: Long-term low maintenance

• Strategy 6: Urban accessibility

• Strategy 7: Ecological forest park

• Strategy 8: Recreational facilities and places for people

PROJECT DATA

Project Name
Benjakitti Forest Park

Location
Klong Toei Subdistrict, Khlong Toei District, Bangkok, Thailand

Completion Date
2022

Building Area
414,400 square metres

Client/Owner
The Treasury Department, Ministry of Finance, Thailand

Landscape Design
Landscape Studio by Arsomsilp

Architecture Design
Arsomsilp Community and Environmental Architect Co., Ltd.

Contractor
1st Development Division, Royal Thai Army

Design Consultant
Turenscape

Structural Engineering
Kasem Design and Consultant Co., Ltd

Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Optimology Co., Ltd

Construction Management
Stonehenge Co., Ltd

Images/Photos
Arsomsilp Community and Environmental Architect Co., Ltd.