Experience Design for the 7 Dimensions of Wellness : Design Literacy Forum IX

Design Literacy Forum IX AAU Masters X Disciples Showcase

Experience Design for the 7 Dimensions of Wellness

Montfort del Rosario School of Architecture and Design Assumption University

Design Literacy Forum

Design Literacy Forum is a mechanism for research and creative work dissemination aiming at offering a discourse in design literacy with the design community as well as the society at large.

The forum is held annually and educators in architecture and design discipline can submit their research and creative work to be reviewed by a committee comprising of educators and license-holding professionals.

Qualified works will be exhibited in the annual exhibition and published in the yearly online journal at the weblog: http://www.designliteracyforum.org 3

Experience Design for the 7 Dimensions of Wellness As we navigate through the ups and downs of pandemicinduced world, many have become exhausted by constant flux of fear and anxiety.

More than ever, we need a sanctuary for our body, mind, Scientifically speaking, we and most importantly, our are the result of the interacspirit. tions of our brain and body.

Robert Sapolsky, an American neuroendocrinology, explains how the three layers of our brain namely the reptilian brain, limbic system, and frontal cortex orchestrate our action and reaction to the world. As we have long been confined to the virtual world through online meetings, learning, and entertainment 4

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our frontal cortex work hard to make sense of how to regulate our bodies. Within this virtual or ‘surreal’ world, virtual stress, fear, and anxiety are translated into fight or flight reactions resulting in ‘real’ accelerated heartbeat and high blood pressure.

During the lockdowns, we trained ourselves to dwell in the virtual world as if it was real. With this new normal mindset, when exposed to the physical world, we may not perceive our world the way we used to do.

Therefore, it is vital that designers be critical when creating objects and space, which are attributes of experiences, to help people make sense of the “real” and the “surreal” in order for normal functions of our bodies to resume leading to a more comprehensive wellness. This comprehensive wellness can be achieved through experience designs that focus on the 7 dimensions of wellness namely 5

physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, social, and occupational.

Design literacy forum IX invited academics and professionals in architecture and design discipline to join the discourse in “Experience Design for the 7 dimensions of wellness” by sending creative works that contribute to different dimensions of wellness through experience design of object and space.

These selected works will also be exhibited on our online platform and published in our online journal.

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Flexible Teparut on-line study Vilasinee P 14 from home space for the new normal The gentle Varaporn Anuntaprayoon P8 embrace of the Bangkok Skyline SK Peeraanong Wongtanakornchai Residence: P 16 Territorial Sanctuary Santhita Phayungphong Virtualverse P 10 Interior Design The praying Experience room for Dichila Pasanta P 18 spiritual wellness Naphat Whaichana

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Plant Kits for Wellness through Experience Design Dr.Ananyaa Kannasoot P 22

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Mary Help of Christian Church (Chaweng) Juti Klipbua P 24

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Ploy Mahadumrongkul / Piyapak Vatanasrimonkol Studio PLP (PEOPLE LIFE PLACE) P 26

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Artisan Boulanger Paris Tanet Sae Au / Ketsara Kitisook SpaceLAB P 28

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Flexible On-line Study from Home : Space for the New Normal Varaporn Anuntaprayoon

Interior Design Department School of Architecture and Design, Assumption University Since pandemic occurs for a long period, it affects human life style as well as education system. Study from home becomes a common learning pattern for the next generation. Study space should be designed in order to promote health while increasing productivity.

To create efficient space suitable for this, the interior designer has to focus on several factors.

Start with suitable study environment.

The location for study space should block out distractions. Proper lighting is also another issue as it effects vision during on-line study period. Plant is a good element that provides a pop of bold color organic shapes, and unique texture to a space. Moreover, it improves quality of the air and reduces stress and anxiety.

In addition, optimum room temperature is necessary since this results in motivation and performance. Color is the key issue as it impacts on mood and behavior.

Right color scheme leads to improved concentration as well as encourage creativity.

Ergonomic workstation.

A proper desk should have enough leg room underneath to ensure that the height allows your arms and hands enough room to type on the keyboard without having to reach too far. Having enough space in the desk to store supplies for easy reach is another key issue. In addition, arranging work space into zones will help create a better work flow.

Ergonomic chairs have to be adjustable to allow thighs to parallel to the ground. Then, a proper backrest

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should be consided to support the lumbar curve.

This helps relieve pressure on the back vertebrae.

Seat should not be too deep otherwise the user won’t be able to use the backrest. Armrests should support elbows and entire length of forearm when using keyboard.

Optimized monitor position is about 18-24 inches in front of the user or at arm’s is length. Then, monitor should be placed at an angle of around 10-20 degree.

Keyboard and mouse should be placed in a proper position so that an elbow can extended past 90 degrees.

Technology efficiency.

This refers to on-line study software/application as well as Wi-Fi signal. The application or software should support new normal learning in a particular way. Wi-Fi signal should be stable with no interference. Poor signal lead to disruption of user learning. Interior designer should be aware of these technologies since it effect on the design of electrical lay-out plan.

Effective on-line study space arrangement helps users enjoy their study at home and reduce their stress.

Importantly, it also improves health and mind-set for new normal life.

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SK Residence : Territorial Sanctuary Santhita Phayungphong Interior Design Department School of Architecture and Design, Assumption University

The profession of interior design originally arose from the need to coordinate or support architectural design.

The complexity of buildings during the industrial revolution period, as well as the rise of a middle-class society that sought social acceptance and life-enhancing homes, helped drive the profession forward. Typically, the tasks of an interior designer range from “hard skills,” namely space planning, concept design, programming, construction drawings, and site inspections, to “soft skills” such as client communication, project management, and more.

The project belongs to a close-knit mother-daughter couple who have unique personal tastes and require each floor as their own territorial sanctuary from their busy schedule of socializing and online content creation.

In this three-story residence, interior design plays an important role in addressing the various dimensions of the homeowner’s well-being.

01 Double space living area 02 Stairwell and mezzanine improvement proposal

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Emotionally, the interiors of the second and third floors designed according to their preferences, the only area shared between the two was the family living area on the ground floor (Figure 1). Consequently, the architect gave top priority to this space, with a ceiling height of almost five meters to ensure maximum tranquility.

Adjacent to this space, another core connection of this house was the elevator and stair hall. The original design of the stairwell was solid concrete with a doglegstyle staircase, which is the most simple and costeffective approach yet gives away a considerable amount of wasted space on the first-floor landing.

To achieve the physical wellness, a cozy mezzanine (Figure 2) with a wall-to-wall glass window was added to the stairwell to correspond with the new staircase design which features an advanced steel structure with seemingly floating treads (Figure 3). The result (Figure 4) is a stunning first impression every time a guest enters this home. The new staircase and additional mezzanine have completely transformed and enhanced the entry hall and family area, providing more natural light and visual connection throughout the foyer and the stair hall. Last but not least, the design is also concerned about occupational wellness in all corners of the house.

The new mezzanine gallery, pantry, living room and loft living area have been designed to allow natural sunlight through adjustable curtains and blinds which enable the users to shoot their footage with professional lighting and backdrops in their own home.

In conclusion, interior design is a multidisciplinary profession that requires fundamental knowledge and expertise. More importantly, it also requires the ability to go above and beyond and assertive attempt to provide the best spatial experience for the client. Various design visualization techniques can bring all project stakeholders to a better spatial appreciation (Figure 5).

From the sketch on the drawing paper to the construction, it is about the attentive concern for the optimal use of the space and the mindful consideration of the user’s well-being and functional design that continues to drive the profession of interior design in today’s world.

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The Praying Room for Spiritual Wellness Naphat Whaichana

Buddhism is the national religion in Thailand. “Altar/ Praying Room” is considered an important area for many homeowners to increase the auspiciousness and to make them feel calm. It is like a mental anchor for those who live in the house whether it is spacious or small.

More than a special enshrined space for worship and praying, the praying room can also be used for meditation which promotes a deepening of consciousness in the human spirit. A decent and calm atmosphere can encourage praying and meditation experience that focuses on spiritual wellness. This praying room is designed for both aesthetic and function for all spiritual activities. Natural light is applied to create the key to finding space fundamental in making this holy space meaningful and invites dwellers to use the space. This pray room is located at the east zone on the top floor of the house which allows morning sunlight into the space. Inlet and outlet openings for ventilation are very important. They allow the air to ventilate and prevent the whole room from being filled with the smell and smoke from incense and candles for worship. Breathing good air naturally and slowly can make everyone in this house comfortably spend more time in this room for meditation and praying.

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Tranquility is also necessary for the praying room. It makes the muddled thoughts clear inherently. If there are no sounds to disturb during praying or meditation in the room, it can reduce thoughts to interrupt the process and help to get back easier to breathing after thought interruption.

Cleanness is the part to focus on when designing the praying room. The play of white or light tone color makes this praying room look clear, airy, and devotional.

Drawers for storing are created to arrange enshrined sacred things as well as have enough space to store the amulets or related items.

The atmosphere in the praying room should convey Thai Buddhism with respect. Wood wall design with golden lotus motifs adds a sense of Thai Buddhism to this room. Focused lights are installed in specific areas above the Buddha image to make the atmosphere look glorious and admirable. Creating the story in the praying room can make it truly a part of the house.

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As we navigated through the ups and downs of COVID-19 pandemic, many people strictly keep social distance and work from home with the new normal mindset. All necessary social connection is preferable only via the virtual world, including meeting, working, learning, and entertaining.

Being full-time online mode at home with all family members could be critical interactions. With the 7 dimensions of wellness aspects leading these residences to gain their holistic well-being. The flexibility in the degree of interior enclosure transforms the rooms to be multi-functions of social and occupational; for example, the common area can be switched in join and not join with dining area and foyer through the “I” and “L” shape sliding panels. Get together activities among family members the panels might be opened, but if privacy online working or learning is needed then the panels might be kept closed. (See images 1-2)

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The entertainment sets are on standby for both work chat and recreation in the living room and also in the dining room which is hidden in the cabinet. All rooms are fulfilled with the airy daylight and surrounded with the green garden that retreats effectively the exhausted spirit and the anxiety mind through the virtual demand and this pandemic crisis. (See images 3-6)

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01 Multi-functions of common area for both occupation or entertainment with optional of privacy or interaction.

03 The dining area that could transform to be both occupational or social with AV set hidden in cabinet.

02 The entertainment set in living area.

04 All rooms are fulfilled with the airy daylight and surrounded with the green garden that retreats body and mind.

05-06 The flexibility in degree of interior enclosure for difference usages through the “I” and “L” shape sliding panels.

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01 Another view of master bedroom, where entertainment and relaxation happen 02 First view from entrance door, vertical lines to continue into the interior vertical lines on the walls surrounding the space

03 View from window side - the patterned wall is enhanced by the color of the soft morning light 04 Living area - two layers of sheer curtains which filter light.

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Remarks: Photo Credit to Sunya Supaphun

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The gentle embrace of the Bangkok Skyline A private Condominium Unit at Rama III Peeraanong Wongtanakornchai Rama III features an impressive site with a beautiful view of the gentle curve of the Chao Phraya River. Seeing the light through tall buildings bathed in sunlight creates a stunning effect (vertical line shape). At night, the light through the window shapes (rectangular shape) from various rooms on the other buildings makes a memorable image. Looking at the design concept, the main principle is to allow the conceptual vertical lines to continue into the interior vertical lines on the walls surrounding the space. In other areas the use of straight lines generates a rectangular shape to decorate the walls with the look of a traditional flame pattern.

ronment, the room has a glass corner that opens up the impressive views and the user can choose to open or close the curtains depending on the mood they want to create. The second bedroom is more functional and supports occupation wellness by providing a peaceful workplace with enough size and flexibility to meet the owner’s needs. Mirrored glass on the front of the wardrobe makes the room look wider and the spacious feel aids social wellness.

The way this space embraces the vista of the Bangkok skyline and Chao Phraya River delivers a living place that can both energize and relax.

The patterned wall is enhanced by the color of the soft morning light and two layers of sheer curtains which filter light. A table and coffee table feature curved gold legs, and the opaque partition screen door between the living room and kitchen allows golden light to reflect into the space like warm sunlight. Decorating pictures, carefully chosen for their natural light and tones provide a comfortable and serene feeling.

The master bedroom promotes physical wellness with design elements to aid relaxation. Walls with vertical slat patterns create interest and enhance self-emotion, intellectual and spiritual wellness. To add to the envi-

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Virtualverse Interior Design Experience Dichila Pasanta

Many interior designers spend the large part of their lives for presentations to show prototypes to clients.

A basic meeting and presentation have totally revolutionized. According to COVID-19 pandemic, remote meeting have become the new norm but it loses face to face meeting experience, which may negatively impact the clients. To make them interact to the design, new norm for design communication is now a combination of multiple elements of technology. This, new technology of virtual reality, allows designers to provide real experience and see how clients interact with the space for online meeting easily. They not only see the 3D rendering images as usual but the virtual reality experience will bring them through the real space via digital application. They can sense that with a visual that demonstrates before and after or even the site visit and site inspection. VR googles and QR code are recently used sometimes for design presentation to combine virtual and physical reality as in the world of metaverse.

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interior design experience has been delivered to clients, useing all technology and application to support all design development until the end of the project. For site inspection, all parties can remotely see all details online and just a few errors to be revised.

Post COVID-19, the way of presentation will be changed to be the future of virtual reality which enhance client’s experience. Meanwhile, the business opportunities to customer will be expanded across the countries, not just sending them the eye’s experience of images but the clients can test and interact with the physical environment as a space immersive simulation. However, there are many factors to support this technology such as specific software, well-training innovative designers, program developers for future metaverse trend. This project has successfully set up online meeting only, none face-to-face meeting during the pandemic. All

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01 Virtualverse 360 degree Experience: To see development via QR code 02 Virtualverse 360 degree Experience: Bring them to the space via QR code.

Only you and your cellphone can bring you to the virtual reality experience. Not only the 3D rendering images but you can scan QR code to see 360 degree visual

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New Normal Face Guard Dr. Sanga Monthatipkul Background and previous work:

01 01 Villustrates main components of the Padded Face Mask; (a) hard-shell ABS sheet of 1-mm thickness, (b) EPS foam liner of density 25 kg/m3 with thickness range of 16-24 mm, (c) Y-pattern elastic strap (Velcro and buckle not shown), (d) removeable pieces of comfort foam at cheeks, nose bridge, and chin.

The coronavirus outbreak starting from 2019 has caused global precaution on minimizing risk of infection by enforcing, among other things, the use of hygienic face mask in conjunction with social distancing. Moreover, the requirement to always work fromhome and to avoid going out has caused many people to become sedentary, thus, having difficulty in maintaining active lifestyle, which is well-known for its benefit in promoting physical and emotional wellness. In addition, group activities, such as cycling, can also improve social wellness among participants.

In previous work (Monthatipkul, 2016), a protection mask has been conceptualized for use as wearable safety gear for cyclist. It was visualized as an attachment to the helmet strap and the aim was to minimize facial and brain injury severity due to a fall. The impact-energy dissipation mechanism and the mask components are similar to those of the typical bicycle helmet. It was found that, among the test subjects in the study, an optimum

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02 illustrates large opening on nasal and mouth area to provide sufficient oxygen flow during exercise.

03 illustrates side view of cyclist’s visual field that is within an acceptable range as a result of removing padding area around 04 illustrates the Padded Face Mask worn by cyclist with typical helmet and sunglasses (or eye protector).

05 illustrates a common hygienic mask worn by using ear-loop holders of the Padded Face Mask.

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Product Design meter). Following the contours of facial structure, the mask has varying thickness in range 17-25 mm, with less thickness around the nasal area to allow for acceptable visual field limit of the user. Thickness of hard-shell ABS sheet is around 1 mm, whereas that of EPS foam liner varies between 16-24 mm. This thickness-density combination was empirical and requires impact testing for verification.

performance (i.e., protection capability and being light weight) can be achieved from sandwich structure of low-density EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) foam liner and hard-shell ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) plastic sheet.

In the event of accidental facial impact, such sandwich structure is responsible for impact energy dissipation, thus, only minimal impact energy can reach the facial structure.

Consequently, facial bone injury can be reduced. The test has been conducted on 32-mm (millimeter) thick sandwich structure whose weight was around 70 grams. The test showed approximately 80% improvement on bone surrogate’s damage. The study also suggested that the foam liner’s thickness and density combination could further affect the optimum design. However, during impact, very high-density foam liner might not be desirable as it could be too stiff to cause crushing on facial bone fracture instead of crushing on the foam liner itself. Due to the single use nature of the rigid foam liner, the safety gear (i.e., helmet and/or mask) needs to be replaced after an impact due to a fall accident.

Current design: In this work, the protection mask has been further refined for product useability and production feasibility. In short, the design consists of two main components, i.e., impact energy dissipation and retention system. Figure-1 illustrates the Padded Face Mask in use, whereas Figure-2 illustrates main components of the mask.

For the impact-energy-dissipation component, an attempt has been made to reduce the overall thickness of the sandwich structure since 32-mm thick face mask seems uncomfortable to wear. In doing so, the foam liner density needs to be increased to maintain energy dissipation capability. Thus, the density has been slightly increased from 21 to 25 kg/m3 (kilograms per cubic

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As attachment on the helmet strap could compromise the retention system stability of the helmet, the mask has been redesigned to have its own retention system.

Elastic strap and Velcro and/or buckle have been used to hold the protection mask securely in place. For sufficient stability, the strap uses the Y-pattern, which is similar to that of the typical helmet. Additionally, a few pieces of removable comfort foam serve as tissue interface and help with snug fitting the mask on various bony areas of the face, such as, cheeks, nose bridge, and chin. The comfort foam attachment is done by means of Velcro’s hook and loop.

Furthermore, other user experience considerations have been exercised as follow.

1. To improve oxygen flow during the exercise, which will demand an increase in oxygen consumption, the nasal and mouth openings have been widened (as shown in Figure-3).

2. To prevent from coronavirus, a pair of secondary ear-loop holders have been provided to fasten hygienic mask. This way, the paper or cloth hygienic mask may not easily get wet from sweating as it is positioned away from the skin (as shown in Figure-4).

3. To minimize head rotation and potential neck injury during fall accident, the outer hard-shell ABS has glossy surface, which tends to slide on road surface. In comparison, matte surface tends to have high friction and is easily trapped on road surface.

4. To ensure that cyclist’s visual field is within an acceptable range, the padding area around the eyes has been removed. In addition, thickness around nasal area has also been reduced to allow for visual field limit. In doing so, the protection capability on the area will also be reduced inevitably. (See illustration in Figure-5.)

5. To reduce wind resistance during cycling, the middle area of the mask has been sharpened slightly.

6. To further reduce the mask weight, a pair of ventilation holes have been cut through each side of the mask at the cheek area below the cheekbone.

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Plant Kits for Wellness through Experience Design Dr. Ananyaa Kannasoot

A planting kit that allows growers to have a close experience with nature by enhancing plant cultivation activities according to the concept of wellness through experience design.

Nowadays, many people have to work longer time combined with the concerns of facing the highly uncertain economic environment, the emergence of epidemics, the wave of war, inevitably creates a state of high stress.

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Experts agree that the best way to rejuvenate body and mind is to spent time in nature, but as society has become more centered on city life, the majority of population in many countries now are living in citydwelling with limited space.

This project therefore addresses the needs of urban residents by proposing a set of planting kit which has been applied the Horticultural Therapy (HT) concept, the Self-Sufficiency theory and Seven Dimensions of Wellness in its design with the aim of not only this product enhancing plant cultivation activities but it is also something that takes care of and heals the mind, body, and spirit of the user.

01 Core product or the main benefit of the product is a set of Plant kits. It consists of a planter with a watering part, 1 piece gardening tool with 3 functions of Pickaxe, plant fork, shovel to scoop soil. In addition, planting consumables such as soil and fertilizer pellets, seed sachets are also prepared.

02 planting fork with 3 functions of Pickaxe, plant fork, shovel to scoop soil functions.

03 Tangible products let the growers to have the opportunity to experience plants in all dimensions: from seed, germination, rooting, which will penetrate through the outer surface of the pot and the

bottom of the pot. The bottom pot filled with water will be able to nourish the roots that have penetrated without the need for frequent watering.

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For design execution, the Physical, Emotional & Social wellness experiences, are expressed through the planting kit that encourages growers to easily grow, care for, and transplant the plants they want. The ease of process directly affecting the success of the plant’s growth then the Occupational wellness experiences has shown up to follow the basics concept of Self Sufficiency Economy Philosophy. Planting activities also capture the user attention involuntarily enables them to take a “rest” from more stressful and fatiguing tasks so in this way this design can supports intellectual, and spiritual wellness experiences. The last but not the least, the environmental wellness experience is expressed through the eco-design approach by choosing 100% coconut fiber which has many special features; good water retention, retain nutrients for plants, and supports transplant process.

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Mary Help of Christian Church (Chaweng) Juti Klipbua Given the extension of Catholic community and the increasing of tourists in Samui island, Suratthani, who wish to participate in the mass in the then chapel, Bishop Joseph Prathan Sridarunsil, SDB, came up with the idea to build a new church and name it as Mary Help of Christian church. The selected architect, inspired by the church name, took part of the Holy Bible relating to holy Annunciation of Mary into his design as follow: LUKE 1:35 In answer the angel said to her: “Holy spirit will come upon you, and power of the Most High will overshadow you. And for that reason the one who is born will be called holy, God’s Son. LUKE 1:38 Then Mary said: “Look, Jehovah’s slave girl. May it happen to me according to your declaration.” At that the angel departed from her.

From the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Luke, 1:35 and 1:38, we can see that the appearance of Angle to convey the Holy message to Mary the virgin was in a humble and simple way yet powerful. It was to accept the Holy Spirit to possess her in order to bear the Redeemer in her womb. She sacrificed herself as a natural mean for human being survival.

“Safe as in mother’s womb” In designing the building, the architect intends to convey this message in a simple way with its internal space with light form that creates a feeling of security as in the mother womb. The building’s exterior was designed in a combined form of praying hands, angle wings and the Rays of the Holy Spirit. The use of natural light through the skylight for interior lighting and shadow of cloud falling on the walls, represent the God mighty that is above all things created by human being. To realize this phenomena in a hot and humid environment of Samui island, the long and narrow light voids

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in combining with light weight insulation concrete wall running through then were designed in order to create a shadow that keeps changing with time yet retains the interior comfort.

“Integrated 2 classic layout plans” The layout plan is basically focused on classic cross planning of traditional church, Integrated with surrounding corridor planning of traditional Thai’s “Wat” (Temple).

This corridor acts as heat buffer and creates shade to the main activity area which match more with tropical climate of Samui island, South of Thailand.

“No decoration…… Best decoration” Since the purpose of the church is for praying, the architect intends to minimize the symbolic decoration.

Hence, the prayers would focus only on sacrament and its natural environment. Natural materials with minimum process, eg. white concrete wall, terrazzo floor, glass, natural white oak furniture and gray marble, were used for interior decoration. Prayers can humbly enjoy their peace of mind while embracing the Glories of the great Creator.

01 Continues white wall with a gentle interior and minimal ornament as possible.

02 Natural light and moving tree outside as a part of mighty of God.

03 Nartex with morning light with Taper column technique from Thai temple.

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MOCA STORE, Museum of the Contemporary Art, Bangkok

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Ploy Mahadumrongkul / Piyapak Vatanasrimonkol Studio PLP (PEOPLE LIFE PLACE)

“The hidden knowledge of Folding-book manuscripts, to preserve Thai local wisdom.”

Folding-book manuscripts are a type of writing material historically used in Thailand, Known as “Samut Khoi”.

The manuscripts are made of thick paper, usually of the Siamese rough bush tree or the paper mulberry glued into a very long sheet and folded in a concertina fashion, with the front and back lacquered to form protective attached to decorative wood covers. When you see the section on Thai manuscripts you will see the zig-zag shape that is interesting and creative. Apart from the shape of the manuscript, Thais also use this to exemplify the power of the written word. They have the unique power to preserve the distinctive mental world of a person or people. Texts are often the only record of a particular worldview that has receded over time.

Texts that can be dated and hold the potential to capture pivotal moments in history that have shaped the present. The designer thinks this can be an excellent concept to translate into the objects in the space.

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01 Storage is needed for the store, so we design the background of the shop as storage and covered by polycarbonate sheet with a white steel frame this can use as a background for the art pieces or the products as well.

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02 Product display transformed from the folding technique, made from painted wood. Angle arrangement to create a field of vision. The product display has a big drawer, also use as storage.

03 A silk hanger as a product showcase and the herringbone red tweed fabric to lift up the freshness of the space. And a flip book stand imitates Thai manuscript when it’s unfolded.

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Gontran Cherrier: Artisan Boulanger Paris Tanet Sae Au / Ketsara Kitisook SpaceLAB Gontran Cherrier is a famous French boulangerie originated in Paris.

SpaceLAB was commissioned to design “Retail Design Standard” for branches in Thailand. This newly opened boulangerie is located in one of the most buzzling large shopping complex in Bangkok.

Both Function and aesthetic, our design focuses on enhancing the spirit of French boulangerie with respect to the brand’s DNA. Gontran Cherrier as a brand, prides itself on the savoirfaire and its audacity. We express this identity though details. From display counter to dining area, Birch plywood is used as a main material. Its color and texture warm up the space, at the same time, create a strong statement. Layers and lines of different textures from wood section highlight the structure and its space. The design plays with curvature and arch structure, results in bold yet welcoming space. Viennoiserie counter is lowered to enhance visibility and to promote conversation between customers and bakers. The entire baking area is visible, allowing customers to observe the whole process.

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Varaporn Anuntaprayoon

graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Interior Design), Silpakorn University, Thailand. After that she pursued her Graduate Diploma in Business and Master of Project Management at Curtin University of Technology, Western Australia. She has experience working across various fields such as information technology, telecommunication and architecture & interior design business. Presently, she is an instructor and interior designer at Montfort del Rosario school of Architecture and Design, Assumption University.

Santhita Phayungphong

is an interior designer and also a compassionate lecturer at Assumption University’s Department of Interior Design.

She holds degrees from Chulalongkorn University, Pratt Institute, and the National Institute of Development Administration.

Her interests lie in many fields and disciplines as she basically believes in the inter-relationship of all the little dots in everyday life.

Naphat Whaichana

graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture in Interior Architecture at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand and holds a Master of Art in Interior Design at Suffolk University, USA. She is currently a Chairperson of Interior Design program at Assumption University.

Vilasinee Teparut

holds MFA from School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Over 25 years of her professional practices in interior design, makes her recognize that branding plays an important role in design business and communication. Upon this vision paralleling with being an instructor at AAU, in 2011 she was the founder of this interdis-

ciplinary interior design program which bridged branding and interior design effectively.

Peeraanong Wongtanakornchai

studied at Chulalongkorn University for a Bachelor of Interior Architecture honours degree, holds a BBA from RU and a Master of Arts in Architectural Lighting Design at Hochschule Wismar, Germany, currently working and teaching about interior and lighting at Assumption University.

Dichila Pasanta

After graduating in the Bachelor of Architecture in Interior Architecture with academic excellent award at Assumption University, Dichila worked as an interior designer before going to study Master of Arts in Interior Design at The University of Edinburgh, Scotland. She is recently teaching interior architecture at Assumption University. Her expertise in various interior design resulted from over 10 years of practice has passed through students as interior design creative system.

Dr. Sanga Monthatipkul

is a product design engineer with specialization in wearable safety gear and computer modeling visualization. He completed his doctoral and master’s degree from Swinburne University in Australia, and a bachelor of engineering from Kasetsart University in Thailand. He is currently working at Product Design Department at Assumption University of Thailand.

Dr. Ananyaa Kannasoot

is a brand strategist, and a multidisciplinary & eco-friendly designer that helps brands communicate their stories and create meaningful experiences and supports brands to be more mindful of all possible steps to

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be environmentally friendly. She is currently working at Product Design Department at Assumption University of Thailand.

Juti Klipbua

is the principal architect and the owner of JUTI Architects.

Graduated from the School of Architecture and Design at Assumption university in 2003, he was selected as one of 22 Young Blood Architects by the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage in 2019. His work, Mary Helps of Christian Church, won 2 international Awards; one from German Design Awards 2020 by German Design Council, Germany, and another from A’ Design Award by the International Design Academy, Italy 2019. The work also won silver medal in Cultural building from Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage in 2022.

Piyapak Vatanasrimongkol

was born in Bangkok and after graduating from Assumption University, the School of Architecture and Design, she started practicing before starting her design studio called PEOPLE. LIFE.PLACE (studio PLP) in 2014, and her approach is urban vernacular architecture.

Tanet Sae Au / Ketsara Kitisook

graduated from The School of Architecture and Design at Assumption University in 2004 and 2006. After practicing in architecture companies, they started their own company SpaceLAB in 2018. The company focuses on residential, commercial space, restaurant, branding design and interior construction.

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Flexible On-line Study From Home Space for the New Normal Varaporn Anuntaprayoon

S K Residence: Territorial Sanctuary Santhita Phayungphong

The Praying Room for Spiritual Wellness Naphat Whaichana

WFH Mindset Vilasinee Teparut

The Gentle Embrace of the Bangkok Skyline A Private Condominium Unit at Rama III Peeraanong Wongtanakornchai

Virtualverse Interior Design Experience Dichila Pasanta

New Normal Face Guard Dr. Sanga Monthatipkul

Plant Kits for Wellness Through Experience Design Dr. Ananyaa Kannasoot

Mary Help of Christian Church (Chaweng) Juti Klipbua

MOCA STORE Museum of the Contemporary Art, Bangkok Ploy Mahadumrongkul / Piyapak Vatanasrimonkol Studio PLP (PEOPLE LIFE PLACE)

Gontran Cherrier: Artisan Boulanger Paris Tanet Sae Au / Ketsara Kitisook SpaceLAB