A sustainable climate-controlled urban sanctuary bringing nature, wellness, and community to Bangkok's concrete jungle.

👤 Role: Team Lead ****🏷️ Project Type: Human-Centered Concept Design ****👤 Supervisor: Hiram Aragon ****👥 Team Members: Deniz, AJ, Jackie, Rina, Keith, Stefani ****📅 Year: 2024 ****

Overview

Oasis Dome is an innovative urban design concept addressing Bangkok's critical shortage of accessible green spaces amid rapid urbanization. As team lead for the Vision team at Harbour Space Institute of Technology, I guided our multidisciplinary team in developing a climate-controlled, sustainable park system that offers Bangkok residents a daily dose of peace and refreshment within the bustling metropolis.

Key Objectives:

• Create accessible, eco-friendly spaces to improve community well-being
• Design climate-controlled environments that overcome Bangkok's weather challenges
• Develop visually striking spaces that attract visitors and online attention
• Build infrastructure that supports diverse activities and social interactions
• Establish a sustainable model that can proliferate throughout the city
• Integrate technology and nature to enhance the urban experience

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Challenge

Bangkok's rapid urbanization has drastically reduced accessible green spaces, with only 3.3m² of green space per person (compared to the recommended 9m²). This shortage, combined with pollution, intense heat, and poor maintenance of existing facilities, has contributed to increased stress levels, rising obesity rates, and a diminished sense of community. Only 39% of Bangkok residents have easy access to public parks, creating an urgent need for innovative urban green space solutions.

Solution

Oasis Dome - a climate-controlled, multi-level sustainable park system that creates accessible urban sanctuaries throughout Bangkok. Each dome features a carefully designed ecosystem with multiple floors dedicated to different activities, from tranquil forest environments to exhibition spaces, sports facilities, and adventure zones. The domes operate on zero-emission, off-grid energy systems, making them both environmentally sustainable and resilient to urban infrastructure challenges.

Process & Methodology

Research & Discovery

• Conducted extensive desktop research on Bangkok's urbanization patterns and green space statistics
• Performed field research to understand how residents currently use available green spaces
• Identified key user pain points: accessibility, weather conditions, facility maintenance, and social needs
• Analyzed successful urban green space interventions from global case studies

Concept Development

• Formulated design principles based on research insights
• Developed hypotheses about user behavior and space utilization
• Created a vision for technology-nature integration that supports environmental and social goals
• Designed multi-purpose spaces that accommodate diverse user needs and activities

Design Implementation

• Conceptualized the multi-level dome structure with distinct functional zones
• Developed sustainable technology systems for climate control and energy generation
• Created user journey maps to optimize visitor experiences
• Designed visual identity and architectural elements to make spaces shareable and memorable

Future Planning

• Outlined a proliferation strategy to create a network of connected domes across Bangkok
• Developed digital experience elements to enhance physical visits
• Proposed community engagement strategies to ensure adoption and sense of ownership