Grape's shophouse research: "SPACE AND ZONING"

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The shophouse that I study is located around Thonburi, Bangkok. Actually my early home was at the area. I quite familiar with this house's typology. This shophouse is surrounded with neighbor all in three sides, placed in the middle of the row.

As my previous project about erotic concerning with 'Conceal Reveal' as a conceptual framework, then I chose to study the similar topic in the shophouse research. The term of 'Conceal' can be defined as enclosed space, dark atmosphere or lack of natural light and ventilation area. In other word, sometime refers to a 'Private space' of intimate relationship in family or group of members that occupied and living in the house. While the other term 'Reveal' represents as an open space for public usage for instance, commercial space on the first/ground floor of the house, also show a space of bright and luminous to natural light during the day and area with openings like windows, entrance door and outdoor areas. It can be called 'Reveal' to the public or other people who come for commerces and services.

GENERIC SHOPHOUSE: Elements

• Changeable building - multi-functioning usages
• Continuous beam
• Shared columns
• Party wall
• Cantilever eave
• Fire-resisting wall
• Stair divides space, indicates zoning
• Reinforced concrete construction
• Brick wall
• Locally available materials

Sketch structural elements: Beam and Columns

Sketch plan: Dimensions, Ground levels and Programs

MAJOR PROBLEMS:

• Lack of natural lighting
• Poor ventilation
• Noise Pollution
• Less privacy and security

Diagrams: Space and Zoning