Ayutthaya 3.0: Bold take on flood-defense would restore "Venice of the East" to former glory

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Shma's bold "water city" concept is a reimagining of the medieval Thai city of Ayutthaya, that rethinks flood defenses for the 21st century by drawing inspiration from the past. It's a concept, yes, but one worthy of a second look, given that this is a uniquely Thai response to the catastrophic flooding that hit the country last year. Gizmag takes a moment to set Shma's scheme in its proper context: that of the very recent past, as well as that of Ayutthaya's heyday as one of Asia's, if not the world's, foremost cities. .. Continue Reading Ayutthaya 3.0: Bold take on flood-defense would restore "Venice of the East" to former glory

Section: Good Thinking

Tags: Agriculture, Architecture, Floods, History, Thailand

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