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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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