PATHUMWANANURAK PARK
Pathumwananurak Park, located beside a major shopping mall in central Bangkok’s urban heat island, spans 16 acres and serves as a tribute to King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Inspired by the Thai number 9, the lawn is shaped accordingly and features a lake and permeable walkways designed to absorb rainwater and help reduce urban heat.
Urban Heat Island
Project Details
Client
The Crown Property Bureau
Typology
Master Planning, Landscape Architecture
Status
Completed 2018
Public Green Space
Conceived by the Crown Property Bureau in alignment with initiatives from Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to expand public green spaces in the city, construction on the park began in 2017 and was completed in December 2018, with the princess bestowing its name. The project's opening was significantly delayed due to legal disputes with remaining community holdouts, culminating in the demolition of the last three houses in January 2023, after which the park finally opened to the public later that year.
Urban Well-Being
Key features include a small amphitheatre for events, an exhibition space, a water treatment facility to support sustainability, and an elevated walkway linking the park to the bustling Ratchaprasong area, all designed to promote recreation, biodiversity, and urban well-being.
Amphitheatre
