DESIGN GUIDELINES OF WATER HYACINTH BASKETRY COMMUNITY BAN KHLONG NOK KRATHUNG’S LEARNING CENTER TO PROMOTE LEARNING RESOURCES OF LOCAL WISDOM

Abstract

           The Water Hyacinth Basketry Community Enterprise of Ban Khlong Nok Krathung seeks toestablish a learning center dedicated to knowledge transfer, promotion, and development in the art of weaving. The research team investigate the spatial usage behaviors and factors influencing the design of the learning center through a participatory design approach. The research objectives
are as follows: 1. To study the behaviors of users within the learning center area; 2. To analyze the factors influencing the design of the Water Hyacinth Basketry Community’s learning center; 3. To propose design guidelines and evaluate user satisfaction for the learning center through a participatory design process. The research findings indicated that community enterprise users faced significant challenges with inadequate and disorganized product storage, primarily stemming from suboptimal building area allocation. Given key design constraints, specifically limited physical space and the mandate to preserve the existing structure, the resultant design was required to support multipurpose use and continuous spatial connectivity. The evaluation results indicated satisfaction levels regarding the design guidelines for the learning center are exceptionally high across all aspects. It was determined that the architectural design of the building is better suited for spatial utilization. Space allocation aligns with user needs more efficiently, effectively addressing issues of inadequate storage. The incorporation of the group’s distinct weaving styles into the design concept enhanced the building’s appeal. The design prioritized natural ventilation and light while adapting to the existing building structure. Interior design and material selection reflect natural and warm tones, harmonizing with the location’s context and local identity.