Memorandum of Physical Changes of Dusit Zoo

Abstract

Among changes in society and culture that keeps continuing, Dusit zoo has transformed its landscape architecture to fit its changing land use. This article analyzed physical change of Dusit zoo from the reign of King Rama V to King Rama X. It used maps and satellites images from three periods developing from significant incidents namely the beginning of site improvement period (1907-1937), the zoo establishment (1978-1997), and the becoming of a state enterprise (1998-2018). Then, it conducted a site survey, in order to identify physical changes for the classification and analysis of landscape architecture into 6 issues. That is 1) context 2) site boundary and approach 3) zoning 4) function 5) circulation and 6) landscape elements.

The research indicate that landscape architecture of Dusit zoo has changed in various degrees. Many changes have been noticed on the context, the site boundary and approach, the zoning, and the function. Yet, little changes have been noted on the circulation and on the landscape elements. Some vestiges and former land use patterns still appear in the landscape like in the beginning of site improvement period.