SEVEN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE THESIS PROJECTS BY STUDENTS AT KASETSART UNIVERSITY
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The Department of Landscape Architecture at Kasetsart University, established in 2002 under the Faculty of Architecture, stands as a beacon of excellence in the realm of landscape planning and design. Home to the esteemed Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Program, certified by the Architect Council of Thailand, our department prides itself on nurturing professionals capable of obtaining licenses to excel in the field of landscape architecture.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to multidisciplinary education, fostering collaboration with faculties including forestry, agriculture, and social science. Our curriculum reflects a harmonious blend of diverse disciplines, ensuring that our graduates are well-versed in sustainable landscape planning and design principles. Moreover, the department places a strong emphasis on landscape resilience, adaptation, and addressing global climate change challenges, equipping our students with the necessary tools to thrive in an ever-evolving environmental landscape.
The Sop Kon Tobacco Curing Factory Renovation to Support Creative Tourism in Chiang Klang District, Nan Province
by Sakdipong Chom-in
The project involves refurbishing old tobacco curing barns, which hold significant historical value and are a major product contributing to the Chiang Klang community. The concept is to develop the area to promote the cultural value and traditional way of life of the community in the past, revitalizing it once again. The project to renovate the tobacco curing barns is designed to support creative tourism, with the ultimate goal of becoming an influential area for people to interact with the space. Through activities involving experimentation, exploration, and hands-on practice, the project aims to efficiently provide unique experiences for artists, tourists, and visitors
Student: Sakdipong Chom-in
Advisor: Assistant Professor Natsiporn Sangyuan, Ph.D.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1075959227459932&set=a.604655477923645
Email: sakdipong.c@ku.th
Wellness Center Samitivej Hospital
by Papimol Naksaing
In a bustling and heavily polluted city that adversely affects health, people seek green spaces to pause and immerse themselves in nature. This wellness center thus serves as a retreat and promotes good health under the concept of ‘Connect with Nature,’ utilizing all five senses and deriving energy from nature. The project’s overall ambiance varies in natural intensity, ranging from the use of natural materials, garden areas, public parks, and agricultural spaces to extensive natural forests. This makes the project akin to a green space for relaxation and a retreat from the daily urban hustle and bustle of life and city living.
Student: Papimol Naksaing
Advisor: Assistant Professor Panitat Ratanawichit
More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1075959474126574&set=a.604655477923645
E-mail: papimol.n@ku.th
Panyaden International School Phuket
by Karnkawin Issarangoon Na Ayuthaya
In the past, schools taught about humanity and the meaning of life. Nowadays, they have turned into pop culture. Additionally, most schools in Thailand offer passive learning, which focuses on memorization, unlike alternative schools that offer active learning, linking knowledge with action and learning outside the classroom.
Panyaden International School is an education model that takes a holistic approach. It uses the Bhavana 4, which consists of physical, social, emotional, and intellectual aspects, to design a learning space through nature.
Student: Karnkawin Issarangoon Na Ayuthaya
Advisor: Associate Professor Dr.Sigit Dwiananto Arifwidodo
More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1075959407459914&set=a.604655477923645
E-mail: karnkawin.i@ku.th
Narathat Beach Park Improvement Project: An Oasis of Recreation, Culture, and Sustainability
by Jirapat Chantaravisrut
The ecology nestled along Thailand’s Narathiwat coastline seamlessly integrates recreational spaces, cultural attractions, and economic opportunities. Its six distinct zones, each meticulously designed with ecological principles at its core, cater to the diverse needs of both residents and visitors while promoting sustainable development and fostering a deep appreciation for the region’s rich cultural heritage.
Student: Jirapat Chantaravisrut
Advisor: Assistant Professor Natsiporn Sangyuan, Ph.D
More info:
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1075959327459922&set=a.604655477923645
E-mail: jirapat.chant@ku.th
Thachalom Community Well-being and Sustainable Tourism
by Chadatip Ninamporn
The development of Thachalom in Samut Sakhon Province as a premier tourist destination prioritizes resident well-being. Rooted in local folkways, Thachalom aligns perfectly with its transformation into a sub-center connected to Mahachai. The design focuses on solving urban problems while preserving Thachalom’s unique character. By enhancing existing attractions and fostering a vibrant environment rich in folkways, history, and commerce, the project elevates Thachalom from a transitional area to a primary tourist destination. Furthermore, the plan incorporates increased green spaces and promotes a ‘City of Multi-Optional Transportation Model’.
Student: Chadatip Ninamporn
Advisor: Associate Professor Dr.Sigit Dwiananto Arifwidodo
More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1075959450793243&set=a.604655477923645
E-mail: chadatip.n@ku.th
Landscape Planning and Design for UThailand Village: Creative Eco- Community, Baanrai, Uthaithani Province
by Amita Khaiphayak
A group of designers working in different fields agreed upon building an eco-village with an aging-in-place concept. The project is expected to be an eco-friendly community where safe food flourishes and healthy lifestyles are settled. The members of this community aim to be retirees with valuable and quality aging lives. Therefore, with an area of 40 rai, this village is planned to be a creative place blended with a natural environment. It is designed to be a place where knowledge and craftsmanship are exchanged and transferred. Additionally, newcomers and locals can work together in this community.
Student: Amita Khaiphayak
Advisor: Assistant Professor Tanasi Samphantharak Petyim, Ph.D.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1075959357459919&set=a.604655477923645
E-mail: amita.kh@ku.th
Atemporal Art Space, Chiang Mai, Thailand
by Nuttakorn Kittitaweesin
Atemporal Art Space is a project inspired by the Mango Art Festival and De Siam Antiques Warehouse, where newly refreshing contemporary art is exhibited in a warehouse full of old things that have traveled through time. It serves as inspiration for creating an ‘art space’ that blends cultures from two different time periods of Chiang Mai and makes it atemporal, which means a state that exists without being bound by time. By redefining the Lanna identity through a contemporary art perspective and representing landscape architecture, the project invites visitors to appreciate the value of local antiques as the foundation for inspiring new creations, with the hope that this space will catalyze creativity among creators.
Student: Ms. Nuttakorn Kittitaweesin
Advisor: Assistant Professor Natsiporn Sangyuan, Ph.D.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1075959280793260&set=a.604655477923645
E-mail: nuttakorn.ki@ku.th