Abstract:
The objectives of this research are to study the physical elements and characteristics, patterns and activities, and the roles and significance of Victory Monument Area which is the unique and important part of Bangkok and to propose regeneration guidelines for the area. The result of the study revealed that Victory Monument Area has major roles in physical, social, and economic aspects. It is the center of public transportation, social activities, as well as an economic central place Bangkok. The rapid urban development has caused several problems to the area-inappropriation of land utilization, building deterioration, lack of continuity of the footpath system, visual pollution, and environmental deterioration. The proposed regeneration guidelines for Victory Monument Area are as follows: i) controlling future development of the area by - controlling land use by dividing the area into prohibit zone, mixed-use zone, public-use zone, educational zone, religious zone and recreational zone; - controlling architectural patterns and elements; - controlling skyline, building height and vistas; ii) regenerating the area by - regenerating old building to improve architectural patterns and elements while maintain existing activities; - replacing old buildings with new ones and new activities; - developing abandon areas into new economic activity spaces; - developing abandon areas into new parking spaces. iii) connecting footpath system and pedestrian bridges to link activities urban the area; iv) developing urban elements, landscape, and environment.