Boat Docking Areas for Coastal Hotels: Interpreting Coastal Cultural Landscapes into Contemporary Architecture

Abstract

This research aims to explore the design of boat docking areas within the context of coastal hotels, by interpreting the coastal cultural landscape as a synthesis of social, cultural, and environmental foundations that shape the unique identity of Thailand's coastal environments. The study is grounded in the premise that architecture is not merely a physical construct serving functional requirements, but a cultural medium that reflects the dynamic interrelationship between human life and nature, expressed through traditional beliefs, local wisdom, and maritime heritage accumulated over generations. The research employs a cultural interpretation framework, analyzing coastal morphology through patterns of water and wind movement, the lifestyles of fishing communities, and maritime rituals.