The Design of Cultural Space in Participation of Koh Kret Village Moo 1 community, Nonthaburi

Abstract

The objective of this research is to develop design concepts for transforming tourist areas into cultural spaces through community collaboration while integrating architectural education to generate new knowledge. The research focuses on Village Moo 1 in Koh Kret, Nonthaburi Province. The methodology is divided into two phases: (1) studying and analyzing the area and community, conducting an elementary analysis of the data, and synthesizing social geography to formulate design concepts; and (2) summarizing concepts and design guidelines for cultural spaces through community collaboration.  This study employs the concept of “cultural space” in the design process to enhance the physical environment of the community, making it more compatible with tourism demands. The findings of this research provide guidelines for creating cultural spaces that reflect the interaction between physical location, culture, and economy. The development should prioritize preserving the community’s unique identity through active participation, which influences the design of cultural spaces and community activities, including efforts to promote sustainable cultural tourism.