Infinity Ground : Thailand and Taiwan Contemporary Architecture
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in the site, the ab<strong>and</strong>oned water tower is also<br />
preserved <strong>and</strong> transformed into a usable space.<br />
The water tower is repurposed with the design<br />
of cubic shapes that convey the structure of<br />
a fishing boat cab, the top two floors are the<br />
reading area <strong>and</strong> a view point that overlooks<br />
the panoramic view of the entire Tha Chin River<br />
settlement of Tha Chalom.<br />
Tha Chalom courtyard is developed with the<br />
aim of becoming a learning <strong>and</strong> tourism destination<br />
that will be linked as part of the whole<br />
Tha Chalom cultural-based tourism development<br />
plan. This will be an inspiration for<br />
local communities to repurpose their looked<br />
over park spaces <strong>and</strong> old ab<strong>and</strong>oned buildings<br />
to be creatively used for the lifestyles of all<br />
ages <strong>and</strong> generations. To showcase the identity<br />
of the area, <strong>and</strong> to create awareness for the<br />
community to preserve <strong>and</strong> have pride in their<br />
culture <strong>and</strong> city.<br />
“I’m proud that we play a part in pushing<br />
forward good things to happen in our hometown.<br />
When it started, I didn’t know how it<br />
would change. After it’s done, I’m glad to see<br />
the children having fun <strong>and</strong> people exercising.<br />
We have enhanced the community space<br />
through designs that bring out the identity of<br />
the area.”-<br />
Chairman of Samut Sakhon City Development<br />
Volunteer Group<br />
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