Overview
Seeking a future of sustainable living to tackle a trending global aging society, Jin Wellbeing is Thailand's first senior-oriented mixed-use development, comprising residential, commercial units and hospitals. Its planning focuses on 3 principles – 'Sustainable Nature,' 'Physical Wellbeing,' 'Sense of Community,'’ responding to seniors' needs.
Diverse activity dynamics are designed through 'Retreat,'’ 'Engage,' and 'Create' concepts, enhancing living experiences. Together with our initial research on 'The Seven Dimensions of Wellness,' marking beneficial approaches for aging life, all aspects are embedded in the landscape design to truly achieve "Community in the Ravine Forest."
Despite the full-phase masterplan with all mixed-use facilities, the project is now completed within 58,332 square meters of Phase I, which comprises Jin Wellness Institute and Thonburi Burana Hospital and Low-rise Residential Cluster 1 and 2. The project exclusively offers 22,485 square meters of green spaces – both on-ground and on-structure, which equals 40% of the site area, exceeding the 30% standard requirement.
Project Features
The common area is also designed to inspire retirees to go out and have an active social life. The wooden balcony in front of each building locates tables and chairs for people to mingle and do activities together. Other activities, such as herbs and vegetable gardens, on the ground and the table, allow anyone, including those with a physical disability, to enjoy growing plants. The swimming and Jacuzzi pools are designed to be friendly and safe for everyone.
The large jogging track connects all the outdoor areas, zigzagging through the green spaces, flowerbeds and wetlands. Exercise grounds and playground are located in the same place to encourage people of all ages to have fun activities together.
Location
Located in the Chao Phraya Flood Plain, the site of Jin Wellbeing County in Pathum Thani, the suburb of Bangkok, is previously known as agricultural lowland, which gets flooded seasonally. Nonetheless, as time passed, the area gradually became urbanized by rows of buildings, housing, and infrastructure, leaving the possibility of severe flooding. By blocking the flow of water, Bangkok and its suburbs have faced critical phenomena such as the 2011 Thailand Floods and regular flash floods during the rainy season.
As a result, Jin Wellbeing County is designed thoughtfully considering the public and surrounding site. It adopts the “Polder System,” which helps retain water before releasing it to public amenities, apart from typical landfill methods. This approach potentially helps maintain flood in urban areas, leading to a resilient living if used in every site around the city.
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