Abstract:
This research focuses on finding a guideline for architectural design for Nonthaburi Pier area, Nonthaburi Province in order to define the framework and guidelines for the design of new buildings and renovation of old buildings. The pier area is adjacent to valuable architectural ancient monuments, so, it is a conserved land to promote Thai culture. The studies started from collecting data, analyzing and synthesizing for designing guidelines, designing process, and presenting the results. The concept of architectural design to fit the context and promote the identity of the buildings in Nonthaburi Pier area was based on the results from the opinion survey of landowners and building owners in Nonthaburi Pier area together with the people using that area. Some guidelines were proposed to promote the identity of the buildings in Nonthaburi Pier area. The researchers could summarize the architectural design guidelines into 3 types of usage, which were: (1) commercial buildings, (2) residential buildings, and (3) public spaces. From considering the specific characteristics and architectural styles of Nonthaburi Pier area, the concept of architectural design to match the context and promote the identity of the buildings in Nonthaburi Pier area could be as follows: (1) formulation of architectural style by 1) controlling the use of materials, 2) controlling the height of the buildings, 3) controlling the color of the buildings, and 4) adopting architectural signs to be used as building components. (2) Suggestions of the street furniture suitable for the architecture in the area, and (3) the promotion of cultural activity space by defining architectural styles and suggesting street furniture suitable for the architectures in the area which will be a part of building the identity of the area and the promotion of cultural activity space. This research could be beneficial to the development of the physical space in the promotion of the identity of the buildings in the Nonthaburi Pier area. Moreover, the architectural design guidelines in Nonthaburi Pier area, Nonthaburi Province are also an encouragement to the owners of the buildings in the area to realize the contribution of creating a valuable identity for the area and for architects and designers to consider designs that give the values appropriate with the traditional context of the area in the present and in the future."