这一潜在的土地法典受到了曼谷转型为世界级城市的影响，这一创新的城市生活方式推动了这一进程。该项目有望成为“新的全球影响力城市”，提升泰国的国际地位和经济。越来越多的多样化商业设施正在这些地区准备开业，为市场提供新的生活方式解决方案。 Our vision for these developing areas is to create the center of Bangkok, a vibrant urban hub where every square inch, with almost 0.5 acres to 3 acres, is infused with care and purpose. This planned community will blend green spaces into its design, which should enhance Bangkok’s urban landscape and foster a welcoming environment for all.

The Geelong Library and Heritage Center

The Geelong Library and Heritage Center, designed by ARM Architecture and located in Geelong, is an eight-level structure with a distinctive geodesic dome, partially buried and artfully positioned between significant heritage sites like the Geelong Peace Memorial and the Geelong Art Gallery. The building’s exterior is clad in a unique pattern of hexagonal and pentagram-shaped glass-reinforced concrete panels, with muted brown tones that create a visual link to its historical neighbors while maintaining its distinct modern identity. The west wall of the building merges with the surrounding Johnstone Park, featuring crystalline glass shards reminiscent of a grotto entrance, enhancing the connection between the structure and nature. Inside, the library offers a versatile and sustainable space, with various levels dedicated to community engagement, learning, and cultural preservation. It is equipped with innovative sustainable features, including a displacement air system, in-slab floor heating, and a large solar array, ensuring the building meets high environmental standards while providing a welcoming and functional community hub.

Photograph: John Gollings, and Emma Cross