EMMA CHENG
Category: BITES
ARCHITECT NONSENSE
HAVE A LOOK AT THE STUDIO THAT WANTS TO FIND THE POSSIBILITY WITHIN EVERY LIMITATION, QUESTIONING THE STORIES BEHIND ALL PROJECTS, EVEN THE ‘NONSENSICAL THINGS’ IN THE DESIGN CONTEXT
OAAS
A DESIGN PRACTICE THAT WORKS ON BOTH SMALL AND LARGE-SCALE RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS WHO BELIEVES THAT GREAT ARCHITECTURE IS PARTLY BEGUN WITH EFFICIENT DESIGN MANAGEMENT
NANA JOHNNY CO STUDIO
BY TAKING USERS AND LIMITATIONS INTO CONSIDERATION, NANA JOHNNY CO STUDIO’S WORKS EMBODY A SENSE OF LIVELINESS, SIMPLICITY, AND EVEN GAUDINESS AT TIMES
STUPIDSHITTTTTTTTT
USING STUPIDITY AS A TOOL FOR GETTING THEIR ARTS OUT OF THE BOX AND CONFINE THEMSELVES AS A ‘SAFE HAVEN FOR STUPID STUFF,’ LET SEE HOW FAR AND FUNNY ‘STUPIDSHITTTTTTTTTT’ STUDIO’S ARTS COULD BE
SOUTHSON DESIGN
GET TO KNOW THE STUDIO OF THE ‘ SON OF THE SOUTH ’ STORYTELLER WHO LOVES TO EXPLORE NEW CONCEPTS
NAKORNSANG STUDIO
FROM THE REGULAR HOUSE, THE HOME STUDIO HAS BECOME THE HOUSE OF ‘THE CARPENTER’ THAT PAYS ATTENTION TO SPACES, FUNCTIONS, AND DETAILS OF THE CUSTOM-MADE WOOD PRODUCT
TAWEECHOB DESIGN
AN ILLUSTRATOR AND DESIGNER WHO SOUGHT TO EXPERIMENT IN A WIDE RANGE OF FIELDS AND AIMS TO BE A NODE THAT CONNECTS WITH OTHERS WHILE SHARING AND ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS AS BEST AS HE CAN
VIRADASTUDIO
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WHO
We’re Viradastudio, a design company with a focus on interior design.
WHAT
We focus on residential design because we want to bring people happiness, which starts at ider of interior design services for residential homes. But our venture over time has grown into other genres of design such as resorts, retails, cafes, restaurants, offices and hotels.
WHEN
The company was established in 2019.
WHERE
Our office is based in Bangkok.
WHY
We believe in our ability to help people gain happiness from their own personal spaces and through public spaces.
BODYtune China Town | Photo: Ketsiree Wongwan
BODYtune China Town | Photo: Ketsiree Wongwan
How do you define “creativity”?
“Creativity” in our view is finding solutions and making possibilities a reality.
The three words that define your work philosophy?
Happiness | Understanding | Possibility
Just-In-Case Home | Photo: Chalermkit Pokamas
What do you think is the most fun aspect of interior design?
Working out the solutions and challenges that comes with each project to fulfill its requirements.
What is the project you’re the most proud of and why?
Each of the works we complete creates some sort of value and brings happiness to both the owners and our team.
Where will you go or do if you have a creative block?
Running in a park.
If you could invite a “creative” individual to have a cup of coffee with, who would it be and why?
If I could, I would invite Christian Liaigre because I’ve always admired his work and style.
Kanissu Ice cream Café | Photo: Natdachat Chatpawee
STUDIO FINE ART
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WHO
We’re a small design company.
WHAT
We provide interior design services and are now starting to take on architectural projects.
Baan Vibhavadi
WHEN
We have been operating as a studio for five years now.
WHERE
At 33 Space, the creative office campus on Soi Pradipat 17.
What is your definition of “creativity”?
Thinking in order to find a solution is what creativity is all about.
Baan Vibhavadi
When it comes to work, what are your inspirations?
My inspiration at the moment is handing over the work to our clients and seeing how happy and satisfied they are. It makes us want to keep developing ourselves.
Three words that describe your work philosophy?
Do Less But Do Good
Prima House
What is the project you’re the most proud of?
If we’re talking about pride, each work provides us with a sense of pride in its own unique way. There are projects where we get to learn something new from clients, not to mention the friendships we’ve formed with them, as well as the lessons and knowledge we’ve gained from working with construction teams. As a result, each project is impressive in its own right. Ultimately, the greatest source of pride for me is when a client walks into a house we designed with a smile on their face.
Prima House
What do you do or where do you go when you have a creative block?
Enjoying a cup of coffee or taking a long drive.
Do you have any studios, designers, or creative individuals that you particularly like?
The first one is DUANGRIT BUNNAG ARCHITECT LIMITED (DBALP). I’ve been interested in his work since the first year I began working. I like the simplicity, the sophistication, and the way he uses lines and colors to create clean and simple designs. The other one is Jun Sekino, Junsekino Architect and Design. Jun’s works have inspired me in a number of ways, from the use of materials to the presentation and execution, as well as the charm of contrasted elements of materials, all of which add to the interest of his work. He presents 3D rendering images in an exceptional way that shows everything in one image.
Prima House