IN10 INTERIOR DESIGN
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HAPPITAT: A LIVING LANDSCAPE: WHERE PLANTS BECOME PART OF THE STORY
HAPPITAT DEMONSTRATES THE POTENTIAL OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE TO BE MORE THAN JUST GREEN SPACES, BUT A KEY MECHANISM IN CREATING A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY, NATURE, AND PEOPLE, BY TK STUDIO
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STEFFEN LARBIG
EXPLORE THE ROLE OF LIGHT + BUILDING IN A WORLD WHERE SUSTAINABILITY, ELECTRIFICATION AND INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE ARE KEY DRIVERS OF THE GLOBAL BUILDING AND LIGHTING INDUSTRY, THROUGH AN INTERVIEW WITH STEFFEN LARBIG
DOCA LINEAR PARK
DOCA LINEAR PARK: AN ORANGE CANAL-SIDE BRIDGE IN BRAZIL REANIMATES A ONCE-FORGOTTEN WATERFRONT AND RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT NATURE IN THE CITY
PHOTO ESSAY : WHITHER RIVERS FLOW
TEXT & PHOTO: XIMENG TU
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As an architectural photographer, the sound of my shutter serves as a way for searching for the city’s textures, which have been increasingly drowned out by the noise of superficial culture. I grew up with the echo of ferry whistles and the soot-laden air along the banks of the Jialing River, in a factory zone built during China’s Third Front Movement. These memories became the roots that later sharpened my sense of difference when I later moved north. When I eventually returned to Chongqing, at a time when the city had been reduced to a mere ‘backdrop’ for tourists, a feeling of estrangement set in. This sense of dislocation led me to realize that the camera lens must function as a bridge across time, not merely as a device for recording images.
Under the pressure of capitalism, which compresses cities into commercial symbols, I came to see Chongqing as a living architecture: a vessel that holds human relationships and interactions. Over the past three years, I have employed photography as a form of ethnographic fieldwork, seeking out forms of ‘quiet resistance’ of ordinary people in overlooked alleys and forgotten corners. These traces of life are placed in dialogue with an almost surreal modernity.
The title Whither Rivers Flow reflects my belief that urban imagery should be like the river itself, carrying the weight of history while reflecting the spectrum of human existence at once. In the end, people, like currents, come and go, leaving stories behind and taking new ones with them, forever flowing between the mountains and the water.
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Ximeng Tu (屠栖蒙) is an architectural photographer from Chongqing, People’s Republic of China. His work explores architecture, everyday life, and nature along the city’s two rivers, documenting the relationships and interactions between these elements through the traces of urban and local development.
PEOPLE PLACE POIESIS
‘PEOPLE PLACE POIESIS’ IS AN EXHIBITION FEATURING WORKS BY MARINA TABASSUM THAT EXPLORES THE ROLE OF ARCHITECTURE AMIDST ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CRISES IN BANGLADESH
PHOTO ESSAY : SAME PLACE, SAME TIME
TEXT & PHOTO: KANTAWEE JINTANON
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“If you can photograph street life in the same place continuously for one year, you will be able to photograph anywhere in the world,” they say. At first, I did not quite understand what this meant. That changed after I spent a year photographing Lumpini Park every morning after finishing my workout. Only then did the meaning of that sentence begin to reveal itself.
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Kantawee Jintanon is an office worker and software tester with a deep passion for photography. He approaches each image with a deliberate sense of creativity, seeking to make every photograph distinct, regardless of where it is taken.
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PHOTO ESSAY : COINCIDENCES IN THE STREET
Blue Umbrellas
TEXT & PHOTO: KANTAYA NEW
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This photo essay collects unplanned street moments where timing, color and gesture align by chance.
On streets I know well, I look for visual connections between people and their surroundings: someone walking or pausing in front of a mural or poster, a passer-by echoing an image on a wall, or a person whose movement suddenly fits the background.
I am drawn to scenes that make me laugh, pause, or stop and wonder, “Did that really happen?” The photographs invite a second look at ordinary places and how coincidences can change the way we see the street.
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Kantaya New is a Thai–Singaporean street and conceptual photographer based in Singapore. Her street work focuses on playful visual coincidences in public space.
Her work has been exhibited internationally and has received recognition in competitions such as Sony Alpha: MX Street Photo Contest (1st Prize, 2025), Women Street Photographers Artist Residency (Shortlisted, 2025), Fujifilm Moment Street Photo Awards (2nd Prize, 2024), LensCulture Critics’ Choice (Winner, 2023) and Sony World Photography Awards (Shortlist, 2022 – Open Competition and Alpha Female Awards).
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SUN TOWER
SUN TOWER, A SEASIDE BUILDING IN YANTAI, DESIGNED TO ORBIT THE SUN, CONVEYING THE RHYTHM OF LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE THROUGH ITS SHAPE AND MATERIALS, BY OPEN ARCHITECTURE Read More
PHOTO ESSAY : SPECTRUM OF SOLITUDE: A TAPESTRY OF URBAN LIFE
TEXT & PHOTO: CHEVAN LIKITBANNAKON
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In “Spectrum of Solitude,” a captivating series of photographs, the lens delves into the intricate dynamics of urban existence, capturing moments of connection, introspection, and cultural immersion amidst the backdrop of parks, museums, and bustling streets. Each image is a brushstroke in the larger canvas of urban life, revealing the nuanced interplay between solitude and companionship, culture and art.
The series opens with scenes of people basking in the warmth of companionship, laughing, and sharing stories in the verdant embrace of city parks or cozy cafes. Friends and lovers alike find solace in each other’s company. Their joy is palpable against the backdrop of urban landscapes. Yet, interspersed among these moments of camaraderie are glimpses of solitary figures lost in thought amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. These solitary moments offer a poignant counterpoint to the vibrant energy of communal gatherings, inviting viewers to contemplate the beauty of introspection and self-discovery.
As the series unfolds, cultural immersion takes center stage, with photographs capturing the diverse tapestry of traditions and expressions that define urban landscapes. From the hushed halls of museums, where art and history intertwine, to the vibrant streets pulsating with the rhythms of different cultures, each image is a testament to the richness of human experience found within the city’s embrace.
“Spectrum of Solitude” is more than just a collection of photographs; it is a visual symphony that celebrates the multifaceted nature of urban life. Through the lens of street photography, viewers are invited to explore the delicate balance between connection and solitude, culture and art, discovering beauty in the everyday moments that shape our urban experiences.
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With a background in filmmaking, Chevan Likitbannakon is a Thai-Egyptian passionate visual storyteller, particularly through the visual arts – painting, photography, music videos, and filmmaking. There are fleeting moments where I glimpse the essence of the subject(s) I capture. That is the story I tell. And I become part of that story by being behind the camera and documenting that particular moment. It could be a feeling, or a thought, or a look, that is revealed in the captured moment – one that was perhaps previously unseen.