In dense Southeast Asian cities, where space is a precious commodity, Sanuki Daisuke, principal of Sanuki Daisuke Architects (Sda.), sees a world of opportunity. Based in Vietnam for over 14 years, the Japanese architect has been redefining residential living by reimagining…
Creative Urban Thinking from Southeast Asia’s Design Voices
What does it take to design better cities? Sometimes, the answer lies not in grand visions but in how we respond to the everyday limitations of urban life. At the recent room x Living ASEAN Design Talk 2024, held under the…
Kebun-Kebun Bangsar: A Green Oasis in the Heart of Kuala Lumpur
Ng Sek San is a Malaysian landscape architect known for shifting his professional focus toward creating positive social impact. Beyond commercial work, he has become widely recognized for his non-profit initiatives and public space projects designed to serve urban communities. His…
Reinterpreting Narrowness — Living Big in Small Spaces Exploring Urban Life Through the Lens of Vietnam’s Tube Houses
What does it mean to live sustainably in a narrow space? In the heart of Vietnam’s urban landscape, a unique architectural phenomenon known as the “Tube House” has shaped how people live, work, and connect. At the forefront of understanding this…
Architects Reimagines Urban Design through the Raw Beauty of the City
What if the things we often overlook in the city scaffolding, slums, pushcarts, and makeshift worker camps weren’t symbols of neglect, but sources of creative potential? This is the radical question posed by Chatpong Chuenrudeemol, architect, researcher, and founder of CHAT…
Design Talk 2024 – Better Design, Better Community from an ASEAN Perspective
You’re cordially invited to Design Talk 2024, a thought-provoking seminar under the theme: (Re)Thinking Inside the Box: Vol. 2 – Better Design, Better Community from an ASEAN Perspective. Taking place as part of Sustainability Expo 2024 (SX2024), this regional forum brings…
Formzero, A Modern Tropical Design Duo Integrates Greenery into the Urban Landscape
In the realm of tropical architecture, Lee Cherng Yih and Caleb Ong, co-founders of Formzero, have carved a distinct path through their commitment to sustainable design and innovative green living. Based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, the duo is celebrated for pushing…
Exploring the Shophouse: An Architectural Lens on Urban Living in Southeast Asia
In the ever-evolving landscape of Southeast Asian cities, few architectural typologies speak to both heritage and adaptability like the shophouse a hybrid space for living and working. For Dr. Hyunju Jang, of the Faculty of Architecture at Chulalongkorn University, the shophouse…
Small Space, Big Ideas — Highlights from room x Living ASEAN Design Talk 2024 Vol. 1
The first session of the room x Living ASEAN Design Talk 2024 took place earlier this week as part of the BaanLaeSuan Fair Midyear 2024 at BITEC Bangna, Bangkok. Under the theme (Re)Thinking Inside the Box: Vol. 1 – Living in…
ArchiMAT x room x Living ASEAN Pavilion at BaanLaeSuan Fair Midyear 2024
Pavilion Concept & Sustainable Materials ZoneThis year’s pavilion is built around the concept of BETTERISM a commitment to reducing environmental impact through conscious design. The structure features lightweight, reusable components, helping minimize construction waste and promote sustainability. The Sustainable Materials Zone,…