Bang Bon Ecological Park
Bangkok, Thailand
Ecological Park: A Living Park for Urban Life
The site for ‘Bang Bon Ecological Park’ sits on neglected agricultural land on the eastern outskirts of Bangkok. The name Bang Bon recalls its origins as a wetland, a landscape naturally prone to flooding. Embracing this identity, the design enhances the site’s flood resilience by introducing a large central reservoir to store excess water.
Soil excavated from the reservoir is reshaped into a series of mounds, creating elevated grounds for recreation while nurturing a new, sustainable ecology above the flood level. The result is a park that celebrates water, restores native ecology, and enriches urban life with vibrant social spaces.
Project Information ↘︎
Client & Developer
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)
Architect
Somdoon Architect
Status
Completed
Landscape Area
160,000 sq.m.
Year
2018
Award
TALA Awards 2021
Design Director
Yossapon Boonsom
Landscape Architect
Katavet Sittikit
Kirin Tunglertpanya
Ponlawat Pootai
Chanon Wangkachonkait
Yossit Poonprasit
Construction Manager
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Horticulturist
Tanee Sawasdee
La-OngDoa Intana
Collaborator
M&E: ALPS Consultant
C&S: ALPS Consultant
Photographer: Nawin Deangnul
Graphic Designer: Patcharamai suwannachot
The existing land is a swamp which partly has been used for orchard plantation. It is amongst a few agricultural lands left from Bangkok’s ongoing urbanization.
The purpose of this park is to create a recreational park which not only can be well integrated with existing ecological context but also enhance the existing ecological character for people appreciation.
Part of the existing swamp land has been further deepened to gain more capacity for water detention during rainy season. Water circulation within the park has been developed to ensure the survival of vegetation within the swamp area. Various native species of Aquatic vegetation has been introduced not only for the artistic purpose but also to filter water before draining to the nearby canal.
Nine mounds are being created to form a unique usable area from the existing swamp area. These mounds also give the opportunity for visitors to appreciate the park from higher ground. It is also a place for forest plantations which will eventually become a bird sanctuary in the near future.
Existing orchard area is being utilized by integrating with boardwalk, pavilions and pally equipment. More importantly, local knowhow of the orchard plantation will be displayed here.
