Key Facts:
Project summary: The transformation of an empty site in a dense residential area of Bangkok into a public playground, meeting and performance space.
Location: Klong Toey Lock 1-2-3, Bangkok, Thailand
Programme: Community consultation, Performance, Play
Initiator: Leva Urban Design
Project Duration: 1 year research & build – still on site
Lead in Time: 1 year with 3 weeks build
Site Area: 14.4 m2
Client Team: Klong Toey Community
Project Team: TYIN Tegnestue Architects with Students and Community
Funding Sources: Norwegian Architects
Funding Type: Sponsorship
Project Costs (Build): Labour (volunteers) £ N/A, Construction Materials: £3,625
Project Costs (Operation): Other than sponsorship for the build, all participants paid for they own accommodation and flights
Profitability/Loss: N/A
Permissions / Permits: No permissions needed
Local Links: Klong Toey Community
Publicity/advertising: TYIN
Project Evaluation:
Site Details & Ownership:
Under used sites within the community of Klong Toey, a typical slum of Bangkok with a maze of narrow walkways
Project Reach / Visitors / Target Audience:
A small scale intervention as a tool for the community to tackle some of the social issues in the area.
Problems Encountered / Overcome:
Positive activation of a site which was previously under used and habituated by drug users.
Feedback from users / staff:
Positive response from the community who took on ownership of the project by getting involved in the design and build from the initiation of the project
What next?
Playground is still there and is managed by local community
Project Website / Further Info:
http://www.tyinarchitects.com/projects/klong-toey-community-lantern/