TIDA AWARDS 2019
BEST OF CREATIVE EATERY DESIGN
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CRIMSON ROOM
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BODW 2020 SUMMIT: REDEFINE THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA
BUSINESS OF DESIGN WEEK 2020 SUMMIT CONCLUDES FIRST HYBRID LIVE EDITION CAPTURES TRENDS REDEFINED BY WORLD’S TOP CREATIVE MINDS FOR THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA
THE FLOATING CINEMATHEQUE
THE FLOATING CINEMATHEQUE BUILDING WOODEN CINEMA WAS A COMMON THING IN THE PAST. BUT IS IT STILL POSSIBLE TO MAKE ONE AT PRESENT? TONSILP STUDIO AND KOR KAN DEE ARCHITECT ANSWER THIS QUESTION THROUGH THEIR LATEST PROJECT IN SALAYA, THE NEW BUILDING OF THAI FILM ARCHIVE, WHERE STATE-OF-THE-ART CINEMA TECHNOLOGY MEETS BUDDHIST IDEOLOGY
POSTER OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE
HELD ANNUALLY FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR, BANGKOK THROUGH POSTER, INVITES CREATORS TO SUBMIT THEIR WORKS AND EXPRESS THEIR VIEWS ON DIFFERENT SOCIAL ISSUES USING A POSTER AS THE MEDIUM. AND THIS YEAR’S TOPIC, POSTER OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE, IS NOTHING BUT INTENSE
CRAFTING TOMORROW’S ANTIQUE TODAY
KARINA CHEUNG OF BIKA LIVING SHARES HOW THE COMPANY IS CENTERED AROUND THE PRINCIPLES OF FAMILY AND AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
THE MAKING OF TOSTEM CLASSROOM
BY INTERPRETING THE CONCEPTS OF ‘PLAY’ AND ‘LEARN’ INTO A PHYSICAL SPACE, TOSTEM CLASSROOM DESIGNED BY DOLATHEP CHETTY WILL BE ANOTHER GREAT EXAMPLE OF HOW ARCHITECTURE CAN HELP CHILDREN EXPLORE THE SURROUNDING WORLD CREATIVELY
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TIDA AWARDS 2019
BEST OF RESORT AND SPA DESIGN
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE CO.
CHOUIFONG TEA CAFE 2
TIDA AWARDS 2019
BEST OF RESTAURANT DESIGN
IDIN ARCHITECTS
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GREAT MINDS NEVER THINK ALIKE
Evidently, a good environment has direct effects on a person’s professional performance and productivity. Having realized that, THE GREAT ROOM, a co-working space brand with branches in Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong, places great emphasis on the spatial design to allow users to better focus on their tasks while simultaneously creating positive impression. The space’s flexibility accommodates humans’ physical postures and stimulates interactions between users, which collectively contributes to the brand’s thriving success. Following is the materialization of the 3,000-square meter program on the 25th-26th floor of Gaysorn Tower into a co-working space, meeting rooms and private offices of various sizes.
Nevertheless, with users being the heart of a good design, feedback is an equally important factor. This article will be featuring users’ thoughts and opinions to a simple question of ‘what optimizes one’s efficiency?’
BRIAN JOHN DAVIDSON
British Ambassador to Thailand / British Embassy Bangkok
“There is always one more layer of the onion – and something new you can learn from any experience, no matter how ‘familiar’ it may seem”.
A LIST OF THINGS THAT MAKE ME WORK BETTER
MASSAGE CHAIR
One of our crazier and spontaneous purchases was a massage chair. We both use it everyday to after work and putting the kids to bed. A well used and much valued addition to balancing work/life.
FAVOURITE READS
Transition by sci-fi author Iain Banks, fun detective novels, In the Dragon’s Shadow by Sebastian Strangio and Life and Death are Wearing Me Out by Mo Yan. Step out of your comfort zone and try new things.
“Step out of your comfort zone from time to time, try new things, retain that intellectual curiosity – and keep a balance between work/life, and the serious and the frivolous”.
SUPERHERO ACCESSORY
I have a few favourite ties, mostly from British designer Paul Smith that I wear when I want to feel confident.
KEEPING IT REAL
Be yourself. I don’t let the title ‘Ambassador’ go to my head. It’s great whilst it lasts but once you stop being an Ambassador you still have to do your own cooking, cleaning and washing. Kids help keep it real!
RESTORATIVE POWERS
Lots of cuddles from my toddlers and a ‘diplomatic strength’ Gin and Tonic rejuvenate me!
JIRAYUT SRUPSRISOPA
Founder and CEO / BitKub
“Leadership learning is a lifetime activity. Good leaders seek out development opportunities that will help them learn new skills. I think these kinds of leaders are built, rather than born”.
A LIST OF THINGS THAT MAKE ME WORK BETTER
MORNING HACK
An espresso, walk, news and team catch-ups. As Group CEO, I allot time for everyone. Ten percent of that is for spontaneity. The best hack is wise time management , prioritising and eliminating distractions.
SAN FRANSISCO
I love San Francisco. The microclimates, food, scenery, civic culture, different neighborhoods, surrounding areas and the city’s history are a plus.
“Be a clock builder, not a time teller”.
-Jim Collins
BITKUB
The best investment I’ve made so far have been on people and resources at BitKub.
FOUNDER SUCCESS STORY
Sometimes things go accordingly, but not always. What’s important is we know how to learn to roll with the punches to keep the game in play.
IMPRESSIONS
Imparting knowledge is to leave an impression. Expect your audience to learn when you speak, and inspire them to listen and take action. Make them feel they belong.
THITIPORN SANGUANPIYAPAN
Executive Director / Luxellence Center
“Passion with full attention and awareness is the energy that drives me. It’s reflected in whatever I create”.
A LIST OF THINGS THAT MAKE ME WORK BETTER
A GOOD PLAN
I prioritise what needs to be done and what doesn’t, look at the big picture and plan the next few days. There’s less room for piddling because by then I can jump on one task after another.’
MEDIUM WULU
My Pavé diamond pendant in 18K rose gold, Wulu shaped echoing the cherished number eight from Qeelin brings me good luck for important business meetings. Wulu is the strongest expression of good fortune and positive energy.
BURGERS AND STEAKS
I have an irrational love for hamburger and steak.
LESSONS LEARNED
I initiated an overseas study exchange programme for a group of students. Scared of failing, I tried to manage all their living arrangements and their academics, and completely stressed myself out. I learnt very quickly that I had to let them handle life’s challenges themselves.
“No one is in charge of your happiness, except you”.
PRINCIPLES BY RAY DALIO
Have clear goals.
Identify problems.
Diagnose problems.
Design a plan.
Push completion.
NICHAPAT ARK
Thailand Coverage / Openspace Ventures
“Lead by example with integrity and pride that inspires, builds trust and respect of others”.
A LIST OF THINGS THAT MAKE ME WORK BETTER
APPLE AIRPODS PRO
I love being unleashed!
GRAIN
For a quick yummy & wholesome meal, I order from Grain. I love the Grilled Farm Fresh Chicken and Torched Salmon. Grain connects with all food delivery apps so I appreciate the convenience.
“Take care of the people, the products, and the profits — in that order. Taking care of the people is the most difficult of the three by far and if you don’t do it, the other two won’t matter “
– THE HARD THING ABOUT HARD THINGS
by Ben Horowitz
KHAOYAI
My dad has a place in Khaoyai, a Unesco World Heritage Site and the largest national park in Thailand; a 3-hour drive from Bangkok. My hubby and I make a trip out there quite often.
YOUTUBE RABBIT HOLE
My favourite time waster is checking out interesting content on YouTube.
BECOMING BY MICHELLE OBAMA
Attributing her confidence to her parents, who let her ask questions and showed her true strength even during sickness, Michelle Obama reminds me that the best way to teach or mentor people is to lead by example.