CAFÉ AMAZON: UNPACKING THE DESIGN
Tag: architecture
ASA 2023 HUMAN LIBRARY
LEARN SOMETHING NEW THROUGH A CONVERSATION WITH ‘HUMAN LIBRARIES’ IN ARCHITECT’23, WHICH FEATURES FOUR ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINES ALONGSIDE WITH VARIOUS INFLUENCERS FROM OTHER FIELDS
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QSNCC : A TOUR WITH ONION
ART4D INVITES ONION TO TAKE US AROUND THE ‘NATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER’ AND LEARN ABOUT THE DESIGN WHICH IS SET TO BE REMARKABLE, HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL, AND CONVEY A SENSE OF MODERN THAI-NESS
SEAM DESIGN & ARCHITECTS
TEXT & PHOTO COURTESY OF SEAM DESIGN & ARCHITECTS EXCEPT AS NOTED
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WHO
Seam Design & Architects
WHAT
An architecture firm whose work encompasses both exterior and interior contexts of architectural design. The name Seam doesn’t just denote a connection between tangible objects such as materi-als or spaces, but also the abstract elements that are crucial to how a work of architecture is formed.
WHEN
We have been practicing as professional architects since 2014. We officially founded Seam Design & Architects in 2020.
WHERE
Bangkok, Thailand
WHY
We believe that architecture is a human creation, designed and constructed by humans to improve the quality of human life.
What is your definition of “creativity”?
Creativity is the pinnacle and crystallization of the learning process. It’s the genesis of something new and original.
When it comes to work, what are your inspirations?
One of our highly respected college professors once said that there is more to architecture than just the physical components. There are also other intangible aspects involved, and as architects, we are given the privilege to create such a creation. I find the honor that comes with the role of creator to be tremendously inspiring.
Three words that describe your work philosophy?
Man I nature I what’s in between
What is the project you’re the most proud of?
Every project, but perhaps for different reasons and aspects.
What do you do or where do you go when you have a creative block?
Going through my book collection, playing tennis, traveling, and talking to people. Getting away from work allows me to see a bigger picture or a different perspective with a clearer mind.
Do you have any studios, designers, or creative individuals that you particularly like?
Louis Kahn and Kerry Hill are two people who have had a huge impact on me and my work.
African School competition 2019 Isometric (Competition Project)
Introduce yourself to the people who want to know more about you.
We are a small group of architects who strive to build architecture that is responsive to people’s needs. We use our finest knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience to modify and incorporate eve-rything in order to offer the most appropriate and satisfying solutions possible. One of our convic-tions is that architecture is a seam that can connect, bridge, and create something meaningful to people in some way.
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TAKANAO TODO DESIGN
PHOTO COURTESY OF TAKANAO TODO DESIGN EXCEPT AS NOTED
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WHO
TAKANAO TODO DESIGN
WHAT
Architecture / Ceramic / Design Consultation
Bak Bodhi Pavilion l Photo: Chaiyaporn Sodabunlu Noted: Bak Bodhi Pavilion is a project in collaboration with the International Program in Design and Architecture, Chulalongkorn University (INDA) – The design team consists of Ann-pavinee Langenskioeld (Ann), Methawadee Pathomrattanapiban (Sincere), Napapa Soonjan (Luktarn), Natalie Pirarak (Tang), Natcha Thanachanan (Plern), Pheerapitch Phetchareon (Ode), Pitchaya Tangtanawirut (Pizza), Praewrung Chantumrongkul (Ping), Prima Rojanapiyawong (Pie), Slin Smakkamai (Kana), Tanon Theerasupwitaya (In), Thanapat Limpanaset (Than) and Yuhunny Baka (Hunny)
Bak Bodhi Pavilion l Photo: Chaiyaporn Sodabunlu
Bak Bodhi Pavilion l Photo: Chaiyaporn Sodabunlu
WHEN
Since 2017, I have won various scale international architectural competitions, leading to setting up my own design services. Ceramic production began in 2015. It started for sake utensils, and later specialized in tea utensils especially, after learning the Omote-Senke tea ceremony.
Koto Tea Space l Photo courtesy of TAKANAO TODO DESIGN
Koto Tea Space l Photo courtesy of TAKANAO TODO DESIGN
Koto Tea Space l Photo courtesy of TAKANAO TODO DESIGN
WHERE
I am based in Bangkok, but have projects in Chiangmai, Japan, for my architectural work. My ceramic works are displayed in both the Central Embassy, Open House, and the Central the original store, Kolophon also. Since I do not have my own kiln, I fire at various locations and methods from electric, and gas, to raku firing.
WHY
Thailand is a platform that allowing to collaboration with many talented people without much of barriers. Through the collaboration, it allows expanding the potential of design fields. Meanwhile, teaching and having projects from Chulalongkorn University, International Program in Design and Architecture (INDA) allows opportunities to experiment as well.
Lighthouse in Yokohama l Photo: Takeshi Noguchi
Lighthouse in Yokohama l Photo: Takeshi Noguchi
How would you define creativity?
Collision of various expertise, ability to find the latent connections, ability to interpret one’s personal experience, and knowledge of beauty in a classic masterpiece.
Describe your practice in three words.
Collaboration I Eternal Modernity I Joy
Where do you go, or what do you do when you get stuck on a project?
Have a Matcha, Sleep, take a random walk or meditation
What project are you most proud of?
Tea X Tech project. It is a project of collaboration between FabCafe, Midori-kai, and TAKANAO TODO Design, working from the Architectural design of a demountable tea house, digital fabrication for a tea house and tea utensils, reflecting Thai design inspirations, and tea events came together with a small grant from Japan Foundation.
Tea X Tech: Photo courtesy of TAKANAO TODO DESIGN
Tea X Tech: Photo courtesy of TAKANAO TODO DESIGN
Tea X Tech: Photo courtesy of TAKANAO TODO DESIGN
If you could invite any creative out for coffee, who would you choose and why?
I would like to meet Khun Somluk Pantiboon, the ceramicist.
He is an inspiration for a new generation of Thai ceramicists passionate about tea ceramic culture, and haven’t had a chance to meet him in person yet.
PERCEPTION OF EMPTINESS
KULTHIDA SONGKITTIPAKDEE FROM HAS DESIGN AND RESEARCH REINTERPRETS THE TRANSPARENCY OF SPACE AND MATERIALS AS TOOLS TO DEVELOP AN UNBOUND, MYSTERIOUS, AND INFINITE PERCEPTION TOWARDS ARCHITECTURE
ARRHOV FRICK: REORIENTATION
TONKAO PANIN INTRODUCES ARRHOV FRICK, AN ARCHITECTURE PRACTICE FROM SWEDEN WHOSE WORKS ARE DISSOCIATED FROM ‘AESTHETIC MANIPULATION’, PRESENTING STRAIGHTFORWARD ARCHITECTURE BASED ON STRUCTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION LOGIC
YARINDA BUNNAG
BESIDES BEING A WIDELY KNOWN SINGER AND ACTRESS, YARINDA BUNNAG ALSO PLAYS A ROLE IN THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SCENE, FROM BEING AN ARCHITECT, AN INSTRUCTOR, TO A CO-FOUNDER OF THE STUDIO ‘IMAGINARY OBJECTS’. FIND OUT MORE IN THE ARTICLE
PARKING HOUSE
PARKING HOUSE IS A PUBLIC PARKING BUILDING FROM FRÁNEK ARCHITECTS THAT FEATURES A DISTINCTIVE FAÇADE CREATED FROM A ‘ROAD BARRIER’ AND ACTS AS A CATALYST FOR URBAN CONNECTIVITY AT THE SAME TIME
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KARJVIT RIRERMVANICH, EDITOR OF ART4D, INQUIRES INTO THE UNIQUE ASPECT OF MIRROR WHICH IS BOTH VISIBLE AND TRANSPARENT, TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE, DEFINITE AND ELUSIVE