Chiang Rai located in the northernmost of Thailand that has own unique Art and Culture. Moreover, The location is trading center between Myanmar, Laos, China. Therefore, Thai government has determined it to be a Special Economic Zone, Now be a center of the market and Local services. So, Chiangrai has to qualified itself to live with economic growth. The increasing population causes urban sprawl and deforstation. The existing airport did not have enough capacity to support city’s demand. Due to the situation, Chiang Rai has to move their main airport to another place and left the old one abandon until nowadays.

 

               Objective: the project aims to develop from the abandoned airport located in the city center to useful spaces. The design based on high benefits of overall society in 3 different layers, city, country and region.

 

               Frame of work: First, increasing green spaces that now lower than WHO standards. Second, improvement economy to promote Chaing Rai identity artist hub for all year round travel. Lastly, For country and region. Development of international exhibition centre to support economic development from 3 special economic zones, high-speed train upcoming plan.

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               Concept strategy: Currently, The relationship between local people and site use for daily life and The identity of artist city of still not famous. The design concept developed the public park covering outdoor activities, sports and exercise activities. contemporary and traditional arts combination to create creativity park for people that Merge dairy life by Keep existing runway, Connect with surrounding community and Attraction with artist sculpture.