Projects for Phnom Penh: Urban Green Network Regeneration
Satellite City: Koh Pich / Site B
This thesis investigates the present condition of Elysee, a satellite settlement situated on Koh Pich, with a particular emphasis on wetland conservation and restoration projects. The objective is to appraise the development prospects of this region and conduct research to enhance the area's sustainability and quality of life. The study details the various characteristics of the region, which include the underground space of the Elysee, the current green spaces, and the infrastructure to be analyzed in order to create a welcoming community once the conservation and restoration work is completed. The analysis endeavors to introduce scenarios to enhance the space with the intention of reviving significant historical practices in the redevelopment plan. This thesis will demonstrate how, by primarily focusing on families, neighborhood redevelopment can benefit current homeowners, potential buyers, the neighborhood as a whole, the community at large, and investors by giving them the chance to make smart investments in expanding communities.
The topography of Phnom Penh implies a close interplay between the local community and the river. Situated near the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac Rivers, the city relies on them to support the food cycles of millions of its inhabitants and the surrounding landscape. Following Cambodia's independence in 1953, Phnom Penh experienced a significant transformation, giving rise to the New Khmer Architecture movement. The four central districts were safeguarded against inland floods with the help of a semi-concentric series of dykes built westwards from the river. This protects the most densely populated areas from flooding caused by the Mekong River (Elizabeth Doyle S., 2012 p.152).The urban organization of the city is further defined by a series of radial streets (including the boulevards of Monivong, Norodom, Russian, Charles De Gaulle and Monireth) that branch out from the city center and join the national road in the suburbs. From 2002 to 2009, Phnom Penh's urban areas only grew in the directions of the south, north and west of the city. The eastern sector of the city, primarily composed of wetlands, did not undergo substantial development. (Mom K. & Ongsomwang S., 2016 p.499). Nevertheless, from 2009 to 2015, urban areas experienced growth in all directions. As the city grows, the swift urbanization mirrors the building industry's expansion, economic growth, and industrialization, as well as the necessary housing and satellite communities for those residing in Phnom Penh.
To further the goal on the redevelopment that can benefit current homeowners, potential buyers, the neighborhood as a whole, the community at large, and investors by giving them the chance to make smart investments in expanding communities, Koh Pich will be promoted as a family friendly destination to meet the needs of local families and to provide family friendly services and facilities such as schools, playgrounds and community centers. In the case of Satellite cities, the communities in general profits from development conducted by the provide investors.
Landscape Infrastructure
Structure
Communities can contribute to development through active community involvement, green spaces can be purposefully created that cater to the needs and preferences of the local Koh Pich residents. Among other advantages, the parks and green spaces on Koh Pich can support investors in promoting community development, fostering economic growth, protecting the environment and increasing the value of their properties. The area is bounded by many green spaces. Nevertheless, the green spaces are spread out and require linking, possibly via green pathways.
The accessibility of the site is very high due to the various roads that surround it. The site is directly accessible from the west, which is the island's main road linking it to the city. A second road level is being constructed to the north, connecting it to the port and upcoming bridge. The property's northern portion is primarily served by a tertiary road. In addition, the Elysée neighborhood and the waterfront pathway provide pedestrian access to the site. This will allow new projects to be created within the intervention zone, linking existing structures and forming a walkable community.
There are several ongoing and completed developments in the vicinity of the site, including schools, apartments, offices and parks, ranging in height from 1 to 30 floors. The Elysée building, located in the southern section of the site, is partially abandoned. The site has potential for development, despite various obstacles, due to the valuable riverbank that forms its front part and the community park to the north.
Bridging Bassac Riverside
Alongside contemporary design as the city progresses, it is beneficial to consider how old cities can generate social capital and physical well-being in addition to material resources and energy.
To uphold the initial design concept and reestablish the social value and character of the area in the new design, consideration will be given to the priceless historic tangible and intangible aspects.
Narrative
There are a variety of potential landscapes that could surround the site and connect it to the marsh. These landscapes are currently fragmented and not well connected. The design goal is to have a key element which can connect the different landscapes, functioning like a bridge to direct the flow from one place to another. The new building's design, as a part of the landscape, provides a sense of continuation for people who arrive at the site and then continue with the landscape until they reach the wetland.
The design program under consideration seeks to meet the relevant needs of the families, in particular the value that can be brought by the introduction of a new building that will also contribute to improving the quality of the space.
Data
The basement car park is huge and with no activity down there, the below-ground space is left empty and wasted. Our project aims to introduce new programs into the existing underground area, particularly the shopping mall, to repurpose the space for human activities beyond just parking.
The well-built structure of the underground area allows for convenient and optimal future design. There is a large atrium which opens up to the sky and has potential for the design of the space. This atrium can be
designed to connect activities taking place above the ground and those happening underground. Furthermore, the interior of the underground space is lit and ventilated by the large atrium, making it easier to adapt the future installation to the design of the space.
Masterplan
The Landscape Urbanist Approach (Waldheim C., 2016) is implemented across the entire design to promote community development, economic growth, environmental protection and property value enhancement. Works by Turenscape (Saunders, 2012) serve as references adopting the creation and preservation of landscape in response to environmental challenges. Additionally, all urban elements are viewed as components and integral parts of the landscape infrastructure.
1.BUS, BICYCLE, AND TAXI STOP
2.KINDERGATEN
3. EVENTS AREA
4.FOOD BOOTH IN THE PARK
5.PLAYGROUND
6.KIDS’ WATERPARK
7.BICYCLE RENT
8.FOOD BOOTH
9.MISTING CANOPY
10.FIRST WATER BASIN
11.SECOND WATER BASIN
12.THIRD WATER BASIN
13.FLOATING MARKET
14.PORT
15.FLOATING BUNGLOWS
Plans
Sections
Elevations
Façade Details
Family Oriented
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