2021

Enlighten Asia 2021 workshop by IALD Japan

Lighting design is able to support small business

Bangkok is well-known for night life such as Yaowarat street food, Thong Lor night life. So what about our currently site which is Charoenkrung district where has its quirks.

A place where surrounded by various restaurants, a funky bar and lots of art galleries which all run by small business. Moreover, many hotels are located at riverfront of this district which is able to bring more tourists to visit the district.

Aoon pottery - Flagship store

Homey Flagship store

Aoon pottery is a local pottery which owner craft one by one by himself. The products include plate, mug, cup, etc.

Once owner said “A good pottery is not only showing on shelf, but also use in real life”, this ideology came out as a design approach to make it like a home - home of pottery. By narrating products according to daily cycle as “wake up in the morning with a cup of coffee, lunch as a dish, sipping tea in the afternoon, then drinking at night with sake cup”

Boat noodle museum - a narrative of boat noodles

Floating

Boat noodles is a cultural heritage in Pathum Thani province. The aim of project is to narrate history of boat noodles throughout the ingredients. From soup, noodles to local boats. Also, the project consists of floating market where boats are able to access into the project.

Moreover, the design elements is to give an unstable feeling, like boat on river. For instance, suspension bridge, transparent floor, floating raft, etc.