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…