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ONLY HUMAN

May 5, 2022
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WHO
Only Human, an architectural practice founded by 2 architects.

Only Human Studio

Only Human Studio

WHAT
Only Human believes that good space has vibrations which could elevate humans both physically and metaphysically. These kinds of spaces come from concept-forming through observation and experimentation while cooperating with the users to understand their behaviors and needs.

Sohelou St.Marc Catholic Chapel l Photo: Acki

Sohelou St.Marc Catholic Chapel (Photo: Acki)

WHEN
Since 2018

WHERE
In our small garden in Bangkok, Thailand

WHY
We named our studio “ONLY HUMAN” to remind ourselves of how small we are in this world. To keep in mind that there are many things that we do not know and could not predict.

Baan Monmakok Resort l Photo: Acki

Baan Monmakok Resort l Photo: Acki

How would you define creativity?
Creativity is a process of seeing existing things from different perspectives and interpreting them through our experiences. It keeps us searching for possibilities.

Describe your practice in three words?
Humble l Appropriate l Explorative

Where do you go? or what do you do when you get stuck on a project?
We surround ourselves with lots of books about design. Sometimes we drive into small alleys to get inspired by observing architecture both old and new, by architect or no architect. These elements which are out of our scope of thoughts are then reinterpreted and applied to our works.

What project are you most proud of?
The Sohelou St. Marc Catholic Chapel is one of our favorites. The project received so much love from all the people involved; the client, the builders, and the villagers. They have given in so much effort.

Sohelou St.Marc Catholic Chapel Photo: Acki

 

Sohelou St.Marc Catholic Chapel Photo: Acki

Sohelou St.Marc Catholic Chapel Photo: Acki

If you could invite any creative out for coffee, who would you choose and why?
We could not pick! Too many, it should be a feast!

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ARAYA KUBOTA ARCHITECT

March 30, 2022
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PHOTO: BEER SINGNOI EXCEPT AS NOTED

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WHO
Araya Kubota architect

WHAT
An architecture firm with a focus on holistic design with the belief that a good work of architecture is an important backdrop with the ability to help improve people’s quality of life.

Baan Louk Pla l Photo: Beer Singnoi

Baan Louk Pla l Photo: Beer Singnoi

Baan Louk Pla l Photo: Beer Singnoi

WHEN
May 17th 2021

WHERE
Nang Linchee Road, Bangkok, Thailand

WHY
I like the feeling of being a part of someone’s dreams and helping to make them come true.

K.Kanawat House l Photo courtesy of Araya Kubota architect

K.Kanawat House l Photo courtesy of Araya Kubota architect

HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE CREATIVITY?
Creativity is having an understanding of different things, whether it be a brief from a client, or a daily-life situation, and the ability to further such an understanding into something new.

Baan Louk Pla l Photo: Beer Singnoi

Baan Louk Pla l Photo: Beer Singnoi

DESCRIBE YOUR PRACTICE IN THREE WORDS 
Delicate / Learning / Happy

WHERE DO YOU GO, OR WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU GET STUCK ON A PROJECT?
Go to a nearby cafe.

WHAT PROJECT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?
I’m proud of every project, whether its the completed ones or those that are still a work in progress, because each work has its own story that allows me to learn from different experiences and use them to further develop what I do.

Baan Louk Pla l Photo: Beer Singnoi

IF YOU COULD INVITE ANY CREATIVE OUT FOR COFFEE, WHO WOULD YOU CHOOSE AND WHY?
If possible, I would love to have a cup of coffee with Dorte Mandrup because she’s one of the architects whose works I’ve admired and been studying about since I was a college student.

Baan Louk Pla l Photo: Beer Singnoi

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OFFICE WHOM

March 22, 2022
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WHO
Office WHOM

WHAT
Office WHOM is a collective of architects, interior designers, and product designers specialized in the renovation of existing structures through the thought of environment and people for both residential and commercial purposes.

Parquet House l Photo: Thanapol Jongsiripipat

WHEN
Korn Supsakorn founded Office WHOM (originally named “health of whom”) in 2018, a thesis he worked on during his master’s degree at Columbia University GSAPP, New York City, USA With the support from Stephen Cassell (ARO), Brad Cloepfil (Allied Works), Nerea Cavillo (C+ Arquitectas). I started to post my studio works on my Instagram to collect my ideas on how the built environment shape lives.

Vertical Living at State Tower level 50 l Photo courtesy of Office WHOM

WHERE
The idea was inspired in New York and executed in Bangkok.

WHY
We believe in an architectural coproduction that every member of a construction project has the authority to design and contribute ideas from their experience for the optimal benefit of the project including builders, artisans, architects, designers, engineers, and owners.

How would you define creativity?
Creativity is the vision beyond the existing reality. Together with wits, good intentions and a touch of humor, a creative work should be inventive, purposeful, and free of form. Our creativity comes from making multiple quick design iterations working with multiple contexts of the project.

Coconut Groove Resort House Interior l Photo courtesy of Office WHOM

Coconut Groove Resort House Interior l Photo courtesy of Office WHOM

Coconut Groove Resort House Interior l Photo courtesy of Office WHOM

Describe your practice in three words?
Harmony | Occupants | Method

Where do you go? or what do you do when you get stuck on a project?
Places around the office. I would go outside and take a walk just to keep my body moving. My ideas usually pop up along the way.

What project are you most proud of?
Parquet House. It is a renovation project that fully supports our initial idea about value of construction materials and building parts upcycling.

Parquet House l Photo: Thanapol Jongsiripipat

Parquet House l Photo: Thanapol Jongsiripipat

If you could invite any creative out for coffee, who would you choose and why?
Maartin Gielen (Rotor DC). He brought up the idea of deconstruction; a side i never saw in my architecture career, his lecture inspired me a lot i would like to thank him.

Parquet House l Photo: Thanapol Jongsiripipat

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LESS ARCHITECT

March 16, 2022
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WHO
Less Architect

WHAT
A small design practice that intends to create works of all scales with the highest level of quality, refinement and attentiveness.

Mintel l Photo: Anake Foto

Mintel l Photo: Anake Foto

Mintel l Photo: Anake Foto

WHEN
2019

WHERE
Bangkok

WHY
The design of today and the future, no matter what discipline, is moving towards a simpler path.

Otter House l Photo: Chaichoompol Vathakanon

How would you define creativity?
The fusion of processes, ideation, thinking, writing, painting, imagination and dreams.

Describe your practice in three words.
Mi – ni – mal

Prachinburi Museum l Photo: Chaichoompol Vathakanon

Prachinburi Museum l Photo: Chaichoompol Vathakanon

Where do you go, or what do you do when you get stuck on a project?
Getting out of the work environment we’re in, either going for a run, swimming, playing tennis, golfing or head to the gym. Doing something different helps ease your mind and make good ideas flow.

What project are you most proud of?
The design of the office of Seum Work Company Limited. It’s a renovation of an old building constructed during Bangkok’s Modernist era, we gave it a new life and more of a contemporary spirit

Seumworks l Photo: Anake Foto

Seumworks l Photo: Anake Foto

If you could invite any creative out for coffee, who would you choose and why?
Peter Drucker. He taught us that in addition to the design process, management is just as important

Otter House l Photo: Chaichoompol Vathakanon

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SAOLA ARCHITECTS

March 8, 2022
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PHOTO: AKIRA SATO AND FRANCOIS HERVY

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WHO
Saola Architects refers to the rarest large animals on earth. It is the sole species of a genus of bovids, and has been known to science only since 1992, The Saola is discovered in Laos and Vietnam, known as the asian unicorn. The architecture studio is composed by Swiss and Lao Architects, Engineers, Craftsmen, and collaborates with artists and art historian.

WHAT
We develop projects at all scales of reflection. From the object, the building, group of buildings, the landscape and to the territory scale.

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KITTIYA ARCHITECTS

January 11, 2022
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WHO
Kittiya Architects Co., Ltd., Architecture and Environmental Design Studio

WHAT
Kittiya Architects is an architectural firm based in Bangkok, Thailand. We work in a variety of styles and scales, including architecture, interior design, furniture design, landscape design, and environmental design. Our design goal is to give each project a distinct identity by combining architectural practice and cultural ecology research to push the boundaries of sustainable possibilities. We collaborate closely with creative teams, clients, and consultants to develop feasible-innovative programs and solutions that address people, community, and environment.

Kittiya Architects was founded by Kittiya Choowanthanapakorn who went to school of architecture at Silpakorn University in Bangkok, and had practiced at Robert G. Boughey and Associates Co., Ltd. and Architect Chirakorn Prasongkit Co., Ltd., then completed her Master’s degree in Architecture at Stuart Weitzman School of Design, University of Pennsylvania school of Design in 2010. She is now a registered architect of Architect Council of Thailand.

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HAA STUDIO

November 30, 2021
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WHO
HAA STUDIO

WHAT
HAA STUDIO is a small design team established from the members’ shared passion among a group of students from Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi. When the right time came along, the name HAA STUDIO was dusted up and the dreams shared during school days are now being reignited. One of the group members still creates works with a modern style that continues to inspire the younger generation.

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