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After some research I found that most of the shophouses in Bangkok were adjusted illegally. What can we do with that? Shouldn't we fix them? Therefore, my research is about possible adjustments those can be apply on shophouse without going against the laws.
Moreover, by adjusting buildings sometimes give effects to the surrounding areas. These are some diagrams, just to show only A FEW examples for how changing, applied on shophouses, can change the spaces.
As some shophouses are having the 1st floor as shops or restaurants, tables and chairs are put in front of the buildings. Which sometimes block the walkway?
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| Tables and chairs in front of the building |
PAST: Awnings MUST be placed 3.25 m high from ground level
PRESENT: Awnings CAN be placed not lower than 3.25 m high from ground level
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| The awning is places too high that it doesn't protest the passersby from sunlight anymore |
Total bigness of the openings MUST be larger than 20% of the total areas of every floor.
LOOPHOLE: Awnings or balconies can be placed outside by put spaces between themselves and neighbor boundaries more than 3 m. But fire exits are not considered as a part of buildings. It can span 1.4 m from the facade without considering about the 3 m rule.
There are many more possibilities to be discovered. By studying these will benefit a lot of people.
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