Governmental designs worldwide often share formality, massive forms that are more commanding than inviting. Thailand’s Government Complex or TGC (Zone A,B and C), the country’s largest administrative hub, is no exception.
The bureaucratic hub was transformed from a car-centric space into a model of accessible, sustainable design. The redesign reclaimed 18.5 acres of impermeable surface to green social spaces, vibrant central plaza, replacing an old parking garage with welcoming green designs integrating nature-based solutions with sustainable water systems. Prioritizing people over vehicles, the complex now welcomes visitors arriving by skytrain, bus, bike or foot.
Sustainable features include vertical greeneries, rainwater catchbasins, rooftop solar panels that meet over half of energy needs, and use of recycled and locally-sourced materials all help contribute to the resiliency of the building.
More than just infrastructure, the regenerated TGC serves as a model for climate-responsive governance, blending culture, ecology, and human-centered design. By integrating blue-green systems and open public space, TGC now strengthens the connection between government and its people.
