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A Conversation with Jenchieh Hung + Kulthida Songkittipakdee / HAS design
A Conversation with Jenchieh Hung + Kulthida Songkittipakdee / HAS design and researchWhen Streetlights, Mesh Fabrics, and Public Plazas Become Architecture for the People at Bangkok Design Week 2026If we talk about âdesign for survival,â Bangkok might be one of the cities that shows it most clearly. We see it in fabric shades stretched over street stalls, vehicles turned into extensions of shops, or boats adapted into temporary bridges across canals. These everyday solutions reflect the instinct of people finding ways to live with the cityâs limitations â and sometimes we forget they are also a form of design.Jenchieh Hung and Kulthida Songkittipakdee have been working across architecture, research, and education. Alongside teaching at Chulalongkorn Universityâs Faculty of Architecture, both architects have spent years working internationally â from France, Japan, and China to studios such as Renzo Piano Building Workshop and Kengo Kuma & Associates â before returning to Bangkok to build their practice together.For Bangkok Design Week 2026, they explored the language of the city through ordinary things we often overlook. This became High Line Bangkok, a People Pavilion installed in front of Bangkok City Hall.Using white and green mesh fabric attached to existing streetlight poles, they transformed a hot public plaza into a temporary space filled with shade, breeze, and a new atmosphere that invited people to stay. During the day, it became a resting space; at night, light softly flowed through the fabric. Although the installation was temporary, it left behind an important question: could the things we walk past every day become something more?Today, we invite everyone to revisit the beginning of this project through a conversation with Jenchieh and Kulthida about their process, their thoughts on cities and people, and the role of design in a rapidly changing world.For HAS design and research, architecture is not just about creating buildings, but about understanding the relationship between people, place, and context. The perspectives of Jenchieh Hung and Kulthida Songkittipakdee have been shaped through years of working both in Thailand and abroad â from France, Japan, and China to studios such as Renzo Piano Building Workshop and Kengo Kuma & Associates â before returning to Bangkok to establish HAS design and research together. They believe good design does not always have to be the most iconic, but the kind that understands its surroundings and people most deeply.Q : Why is âunderstanding contextâ such an important part of the HAS design and research approach?Kulthida : If I compare it simply, itâs like telling a story in a film. You first need to understand the plot â where the story takes place and what already exists there. Architecture is similar. We may know what we want to build, but we also need to understand the people, atmosphere, and stories around the site that can connect with the architecture.The design approach of HAS design and research is also like a film that slowly reveals itself. People gradually discover the space as they move through it and leave with a different feeling from when they first entered.We once described our work in the book Chameleon Architecture: Shifting / Adapting / Evolving as being like a chameleon. Sometimes the architecture stands out, and sometimes it blends into its surroundings, depending on what the context needs at that moment.Jenchieh : Understanding context is at the heart of design because architecture should not simply be an object placed onto a site. It should grow from the relationship between place, people, and everyday life. We pay close attention to the environment, culture, and how people use the space so the architecture can connect naturally with people.For us, architecture is not only about form, but also about creating experiences and relationships between people and place.Bangkok Design Week 2026 has been an important platform for HAS design and research to explore how design can create new conversations about the city. After returning to Thailand from Shanghai, the studio first joined the festival by opening their Phetkasem studio and inviting people to learn about materials and the surrounding neighborhood. Over time, they also saw how the festival gradually brought new energy to many districts across Bangkok.For BKKDW2026, they reflected on the idea of âBangkokâ through both the People Pavilion and the Sustaining Bangkok Identities exhibition, inviting people to rethink the relationship between the city, its people, and contemporary design.Q : What was the starting point, concept, and process behind the People Pavilion?Kulthida : The project started when the Urban Ally team from the Phra Nakhon district invited us to participate this year. It sounded simple, but there were many challenges behind it, especially the limited budget and the fact that the site would host several activities at the same time.Previously, HAS design and research had designed several outdoor pavilions in China, so we were already familiar with working within difficult conditions. We immediately accepted the invitation because this was something we had wanted to do in Bangkok for a long time.For the People Pavilion at Bangkok Design Week 2026, we began by observing how people actually used the space. During the day, people stayed under trees to escape the heat, while at night they gathered around the streetlights. That made us ask: how could we connect these two conditions without building a new structure?We decided to use the existing streetlight poles as the main structure and stretch flexible mesh fabric between them. The fabric could filter sunlight, allow wind to pass through, and create soft lighting at night, transforming the hot plaza into a new shaded public space.The idea also connected to the theme âDesign SOSâ and the way Thai people adapt with whatever is around them â from street vendors using parked vehicles as part of their shops to temporary boat bridges built by local communities. We wanted to reinterpret those everyday survival methods into the pavilion.After the festival ended, the mesh fabric was donated to Kasetsart University and transformed into skirts, almost turning the project into a zero-waste installation.Q : What about the Sustaining Bangkok Identities exhibition presented alongside it during Bangkok Design Week 2026?Jenchieh : Sustaining Bangkok Identities was another project we developed alongside Bangkok Design Week 2026 together with graduate students from the i+mARCH program at Chulalongkorn Universityâs Faculty of Architecture. The exhibition explored how Bangkokâs identity can continue to evolve alongside the future of the city.Rather than seeing identity as something fixed, the project viewed it as something shaped by people, memories, daily life, and the urban environment. We believe that learning through observing the real city, together with collaboration between education and professional practice, is important for creating new perspectives on Bangkokâs future.The Future of Thai Design Through the Eyes of HAS design and researchQ : Where do you think the Thai design industry is right now?Kulthida : Iâve been lucky to see the industry from many perspectives â as an architect, educator, and guest editor for international magazines covering contemporary architecture in Thailand and Southeast Asia. It has allowed me to see the bigger picture of how the field is growing.Honestly, I think we are in a very good moment right now, both in terms of design quality and the ecosystem around it. There is much more support than before, along with more platforms helping people understand the value of design. And this doesnât only affect designers. It also changes how project owners and clients see design. Once they understand its value, the whole industry can continue to grow.Globally, Europe and the US are also paying more attention to Asia. In many European cities, there is little space left for new buildings, while Asia still has strong cultural identities that the world is interested in. I think the future for Thai designers is brighter than ever.Jenchieh : The Thai design industry is moving from creating beautiful work to creating meaningful value that connects with people, society, and the environment. Younger designers are beginning to ask how design can influence cities and everyday life. This is an important moment because Thailand is starting to build a new design identity that combines contemporary ideas with cultural roots.Q : In todayâs connected design world, do âidentityâ and âlocalityâ still matter?Kulthida : Very much. Itâs something I always teach my students. Designers need to know what they want to say and what they truly want to create. Without that clarity, design cannot really grow.At the same time, locality is what makes us stand out globally. Contemporary Thai identity is different from Indonesia or Malaysia, and that uniqueness is an opportunity for Thai designers to go much further.Jenchieh : I think the more connected the world becomes, the more important identity and locality become as well. They are what give design meaning and uniqueness. Contemporary design today is not about removing differences, but about reinterpreting cultural roots, memories, and ways of life in a way that connects with the present world.Q : What does âsustainabilityâ really mean for the design industry?Kulthida : Today, the word âsustainabilityâ is everywhere. But for the design industry, I think the most important kind of sustainability is the mental sustainability of designers themselves.Designers need direction and a clear sense of purpose. Without that, design cannot grow, and fewer people will want to continue in the field. Real sustainability begins with helping people keep creating meaningful work.Jenchieh : Sustainability in design is not only about green materials or new technology. It is about creating a system where people, creativity, and resources can grow together in the long term. Good design should understand the environment, the economy, and peopleâs quality of life at the same time, even as the world continues to change.Q : What direction would you like to see public architecture in Bangkok move toward?Kulthida : One day after work, we looked up and saw electrical wires stretching across the sky. It made us wonder, what if these wires had colors? Later, we started seeing people post photos of similar views on social media, much like High Line Bangkok. For me, that was a sign that people were beginning to look at the city differently.I would like to see urban infrastructure become more connected to everyday life, instead of feeling separate from people. In China, for example, there are power stations where people can learn about how electricity is produced. Infrastructure becomes part of public space. Bangkok also has that potential â we just need to rethink how existing structures can create new value for the city.Jenchieh : Public space should not simply be empty space, but a place that reconnects people, the city, and nature again.Q : In a world and city that are changing so quickly, what role do you think design plays for people and society?Kulthida : It heals people emotionally, without a doubt. One moment I still remember clearly was during the installation of High Line Bangkok. A homeless man who usually slept near one of the streetlight poles walked over, looked at the pavilion, and simply said, âBeautiful.â At that moment, I realized design really can uplift peopleâs feelings, even in a very small way.Another memorable moment was seeing a group of elderly people who usually did aerobics in the plaza facing the same direction every day. Once the pavilion was installed, they naturally turned toward it and started using it as a new backdrop, without anyone telling them to. Thatâs what design can do without words. Even people with no background in design can still feel the value that a space creates.Jenchieh : The faster the world changes, the more important design becomes in creating relationships between people, cities, and the future. For HAS design and research, design is not only about creating something new, but also about creating understanding, hope, and happiness for people during times of change.photos by iameverything and DOF Sky|Ground
22 Jun 2026
Design That Shapes Culture & Everyday Life
Design That Shapes Culture & Everyday LifeHow design becomes part of everyday life after Bangkok Design Week 2026Some designs are made to look beautiful. Others make life more convenient. But many projects at Bangkok Design Week 2026 went beyond that – becoming part of daily life, shaping new experiences, changing behaviors, strengthening communities, and even building long-term cultural ecosystems.From reviving old book districts into long-term learning spaces, to colorful public installations and urban furniture that invite people to pause and connect, these projects show how peopleâs understanding of âdesignâ is slowly changing – from something we simply look at, to something we naturally live with every day.Cultural DistrictA book district built for a long-term creative ecosystemBKK Book District is not just a temporary project, but a long-term cultural development initiative located across historic book-trade areas including Phan Fa, Wang Burapha, Fueang Nakhon, Nakhon Kasem, Sao Chingcha or the Giant Swing, Tha Tien, and Nang Loeng.The project brings together independent bookstores, creatives, and local communities to create activities and networks that strengthen the districtâs economy, publishing industry, and cultural identity.District IdentityUsing design to bring new life and identity to the neighborhoodOver the past few years, art and design installations across Pak Khlong Talat have gradually transformed the image of the flower market district.Today, the area regularly hosts exhibitions and creative activities throughout the year. During Bangkok Design Week 2026 alone, the district featured live painting, green space design projects, nighttime lighting projections, and large-scale illuminated installations.These works slowly reshape how people see and remember the neighborhood. In the future, design may become an inseparable part of Pak Khlong Talatâs identity and collective memory.Urban Furniture & InstallationsDesigns that change urban behavior through walking, resting, and conversationAs people in cities interact less with each other, some public design projects aim to gently change everyday behavior.Projects like Little Portal transformed ordinary pathways into storytelling spaces through art, while treasure-hunt activities on Ong Ang Island encouraged people to explore public spaces through walking.Meanwhile, Mini Pocket Pause reimagined a canal-side area in Banglamphu as a small resting space that reflects the communityâs identity, adds greenery to the neighborhood, and creates a place for people to sit, talk, learn together, and welcome visitors passing through.
15 Jun 2026
Design That Becomes Infrastructure
Even though the festival has ended, its impact continues. These projects were not just temporary designs, but ideas that can grow into real urban systems used in everyday life, creating long-term positive change.We now see new green spaces within communities, clearer wayfinding that helps people explore neighborhoods more easily, and safer streets and sidewalks that are more pedestrian-friendly.All of this shows that design is as important as infrastructure. Many projects have been extended, developed, and integrated into daily urban life.Urban EcologyGreen spaces for a better urban ecosystemIn dense cities, small and diverse green spaces can improve everyday life. The LongiPark project introduces four compact green areas designed by Shma, combining longevity with the idea of a third place for urban living.Each space has a different role:Long Rest & Heal, a small urban forest for relaxationLong Play & Learn, a space for children to play and learnLong Chat, a space that encourages community interactionLong Share, a compact 5 square meter green space within a neighborhoodïŧŋNavigation SystemPublic wayfinding for better city movementThe Charoenkrung Signage & Wayfinding project improves public communication in the CharoenkrungâTalad Noi area through a collaboration between Creative Economy Agency and SATARANA.It is designed to be clear and easy to use, helping both visitors and locals move around more efficiently while reflecting the districtâs identity. It can also be expanded to other areas in the future.Safety InfrastructureReclaiming safer streets for peopleThe Curbscape project transforms a road median into a safer space by improving pedestrian and cycling access. It includes wider sidewalks, clearer crossings, ramps, and protective barriers.This helps reduce crossing distance, improve visibility, and create small waiting areas with seating and greenery. It shows how even small street spaces can become safer and more people-friendly.
08 Jun 2026
Marshall Livehouse Listen to music, sip coffee, dig through vinyl, and rehearseâ a creative playground built for emerging artists.
Despite being called a âlivehouse,â Marshall Livehouse is more than just a music venue, especially during Bangkok Design Week 2026, when the entire building is filled with activities. From talks and live performances to coffee and matcha tasting, vinyl digging, and even group rehearsals with friends, the space becomes a hub of creative energy.Opened in 2025, Marshall Livehouse was launched as a Music and Community Space designed to support a wide range of activities for emerging artists.âWe see our space as a kind of playgroundâa place for artists to release their energy. From the very beginning, Marshall Livehouse was created to support local grassroots and emerging artists in particular, giving them opportunities, rehearsal rooms, performance spaces, and access to world-class musical equipment. We also provide space for exhibitions, workshops, and other creative activities,â said Hataichanok Uttaburanont, Head of Music & Culture at Marshall Livehouse.She explained that this vision aligns perfectly with the return of BKKDW.âWhen we tried to define the position of Marshall Livehouse, we thought of the phrase âthe voice in your head.â For creative people, this represents the process of thinking, developing ideas, and even arguing with yourself. Before any artwork is created, you have many internal conversationsâthis is natural for artists.âThis idea evolved into the concept âUnbridle the Voice in Your Headâ, a space where everyone is encouraged to fully release their inner voice through six specially designed activities for the festival.Dig & Drip â When Vinyl Meets Slow CoffeeIndependent record shops and collectors come together, inviting visitors to dig for rare vinyl – from classic albums to hidden gems – while enjoying slow-bar coffee and music from vinyl records.TALK SESSION âTAPE DJ 101â & DJ ShowcaseA talk on tape culture and tape DJing by DJ TAPE JAM, followed by a showcase exploring new listening experiences through cassette tapes.Thai Matcha Workshop with Jazz Vinyl ShowcaseA hands-on workshop where participants taste and create their own matcha drinks using 19 high-quality Thai base ingredients, paired with live DJs to enhance the experience.Live Performance: âUnbridle the Voice in Your HeadâA packed performance schedule throughout the festival, featuring diverse genres, such as KANEHBOS x NIRAMIT, blending electronic music with traditional Isan instruments like the khaen and phin.Free JamAn open rehearsal room where anyone can drop in to play or practice music, available on a first-come, first-served basis.Unbridled Exhibition by FCCKAn exhibition of special-edition Marshall speaker and amplifier designs created for Chinese New Year by Chengdu-based artist FCCK, alongside a themed paper workshop by Pineapple Print Press.âMost of these are events we already run regularly, but the challenge was curating them to truly connect with BKKDW. We want people to see artists as artists, to understand their work, not just come for fun music.âThailand already has many emerging artists. Even if each artistâs fan base isnât huge, compared to the region, Thai audiences are open and diverse, and very welcoming to new music. We believe itâs only going to get more exciting in the future.âLearn more about Marshall Livehouse here:https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/en/bkkdw2026/program/142265
10 Mar 2026
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Seeing the Bangkok Design Week 2026 map, itâs easy to feel a little overwhelmed. Every district looks tempting, and every zone seems too good to miss.No worries â this route is specially designed for first-timers at BKKDW. Even with just one day, you can explore all 4 districts and check in at 16 venues at a relaxed pace, without rushing, getting lost, or feeling exhausted.Getting around is simple and completely free with the BKKDW Shuttle Service, running every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout the festival. No transport stress â just enjoy the exhibitions, take in the design, and explore the city step by step.So get ready, save this plan,and head out to experience Bangkok Design Week ðâĻð Grand Postal Building, Charoenkrung RoadTo kick off your BKKDW journey, start at the heart of the festival. Here youâll find an exhibition by Marionsiam, presenting new ways to transform leftover fabric from the cutting process into fresh design pieces. Thereâs also a booth by Canva â Design Emergency Rescue, stepping in to revive design work during critical moments, along with the Creative Market, a creative marketplace bringing together a wide range of design items to browse and shops.ðTCDC BangkokNo need to go farâjust continue on to TCDC, where a variety of international programs await. Highlights include LAHI (Heritage): The Philippine Fashion Exhibition, celebrating Filipino art and craftsmanship, the interactive fragrance experience ART IN BLOOM â DAISY MARC JACOBS MURAKAMI, and âCook with Style, Live Sustainably,â a modern kitchen design showcase by MEX that brings sustainability into everyday cooking.ðHAY BangkokWalk from TCDC Bangkok toward Charoenkrung Soi 32, pass through Warehouse 30, and youâll reach HAY Bangkok. Donât miss LongiPark! â Long Share, a relaxed space to rest, take a break, and connect with other visitors.ð Mad SugarRecharge with lunch at this handmade fresh pasta spot on Charoenkrung Soi 26. During BKKDW, enjoy a special 10% discount on their craft cola.ð Getting ThereTake the BKKDW Shuttle Bus from The Corner House stop and get off at the First Post Office Monument stop.ð Yellow Sunday FilmBefore exploring Pak Khlong, stop by this friendly film lab â no film camera needed. You can borrow a camera for free and enjoy special film deals available only during BKKDW.ð Yodpiman Flower MarketCameras ready, letâs start at the first stop in Pak Khlong Talat, a district filled with flower stalls. Here, flowers are explored in many forms through Flower Garden 02, an installation art project that interprets flowers through different artistic expressions, and Flower Garden 02, a street art exhibition by invited artists that encourages visitors to explore the neighborhood while bringing local communities closer to art.ð Chakkraphet RoadWalk along the main road and discover all six works from Pop-Ups in the Alleys, bringing small lanes to life through local stories, culture, and community atmosphere.ð Farm to Table HideoutStep into the alley for a break with floral gelato made from Pak Khlong flowers, created especially for the festival. Youâll also find paintings by WoodyWind from a live painting session, set to music in the garden.ð Tai PrasniyakarnHead back to the shuttle service stop and see Weaving Bloom, a colorful textile installation inspired by Pak Khlong Market. If youâre visiting on Saturday, 31 January 2025, donât miss Pop-Up Harmony, featuring live music and live painting by WoodyWind.ð Getting ThereTake the BKKDW Shuttle Bus from the First Post Office Monument stop to Banglamphu Museum.ð New World MallHead over to see New World New Pulse, a kinetic sculpture capturing the lively spirit of the neighborhood, and 8+1 Circuit of Stories, an installation exhibition that tells Banglamphuâs story from past to present.ð Santichaiprakarn ParkIn the evening, enjoy the riverside park lit up with artworks. Donât miss BANGLAMPHU PLAYING HISTORY, an 8-bit gameâinspired experience exploring the areaâs history, and Banglamphu Re:Craft, showcasing how local crafts are reimagined into higher-value products.ð Khao Tom Bowon / Peng Peng Original Khao TomStop for dinner at two well-known late-night rice porridge spots in Banglamphu. Both are part of the BINGO food walk â collect stamps from the district Info Center and redeem special BKKDW 2026 rewards.ð Getting ThereTake the BKKDW Shuttle Bus from Banglamphu Museum stop to Swinghood.ð Book & Bar by SAISAIAfter a savory meal, itâs time for dessert. Stop by for sweets and special menu items inspired by the stories and atmosphere found in books.ð Lan Khon MueangHead to one of Phra Nakhonâs main highlights and see how this open plaza is transformed for the festival. Donât miss People Pavilion by Jenchieh Hung + Kulthida Songkittipakdee, a public structure reimagining existing streetlight poles as a shared pavilion, and LongiPark! â Long Heal, a small forest-like garden inviting city dwellers to reconnect with nature.ð Tha TienIf you still have energy, end the day with a Muvmi ride to Temple of Dusk â a bell-towerâshaped installation that reflects the sunset glow and lights up beautifully at night.
05 Feb 2026
Bang Lamphu - Khaosan Half-Day Route 5 Venues 13 Programs 1 km
If youâre wondering just how packed Bangkok Design Week is this year, hereâs the answer: simply walking along Phra Sumen Road and following the canal through the Bang LamphuâKhaosan areaâjust 1 kilometerâyou can visit 5 locations and 13 programs. What can you see along the way? This post lays out an easy routeâjust save it and follow along. No getting lost, guaranteed.ðSanti Chai Prakarn ParkThe park surrounding Phra Sumen Fort is filled with activities, from Craft Yard Market, an art and handmade market, to From Fort to Fort â BANGLAMPHU PLAYING HISTORY, an 8-bitâstyle game that introduces the Banglamphu neighborhood. Thereâs also Banglamphu Stamp Hunt, a stamp-collecting activity with special prizes, and Lan Phop Phan, a pavilion designed to showcase local wisdom from the Banglamphu community.ðBanglamphu MuseumThis local neighborhood museum plays a central role in many programs, including a stamp-collection point for Banglamphu Stamp Hunt; The Conversation #1: Faith Variety, a talk on the coexistence of temples, churches, mosques, and shrines that shape the areaâs cultural identity; and Creative Corner, a hands-on workshop exploring Banglamphu through handmade creations. The museum is also one of the stops for Banglamphu Special Trip â The Hidden Flow, an electric boat tour with local youth guides, operating hop-on hop-off along a 2.5-kilometer route.ðNew World Walk to the end of Phra Athit Road to see New World New Pulse, a kinetic sculpture reflecting the areaâs vibrant spirit, and 8+1 Circuit of Stories, an installation exhibition linking Banglamphuâs past and present.ðBang Lamphu Canal WalkCross to the side of the Chao Pho Nu Shrine to find the canal-side walkway, featuring two programs along the route: Canal Glow, a lighting installation along the canal, and Mini Pocket Pause, small resting spots inspired by the idea of Mini Pocket Parks that reflect local identity.ðBan Phan Thom CommunityContinue walking to Usa Sawat Bridge, then turn into Ban Phan Thom Alley. In just a moment, youâll reach Mini Pocket Pause â Care Society, a project designed to support future neighborhood developmentâserving as a place to rest for locals, welcome visitors, and host learning activities for the community.See all programs in the Bang Lamphu area at:https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/bkkdw2026/program?nbh=106531#BKKDW2026#BangkokDesignWeek#DesignSOS
04 Feb 2026
Pak Khlong Talat Half-Day Route 10 Venues · 1.5 km
The Pak Khlong Talat area at Bangkok Design Week 2026 features a wide range of programs spread across small streets and alleys. For an easy, relaxed walk, follow this 1-kilometer loop around the flower market and explore multiple exhibitions along the way, surrounded by flowers throughout the route.ð Pak Khlong Talat – Yodpiman Flower MarketBegin at the heart of Pak Khlong Talat, where fresh flowers line the market throughout the day and night. In addition to shopping, youâll find Flower Garden 02, an installation art project featuring floral works interpreted through the perspectives of artists, designers, and creative practitioners and Flower Bloom 02, a street art exhibition spread across the area.ð House No.103, Soi Tha KlangWalk into the small alley behind the market to discover another section of Flower Garden 02. This installation art project interprets flowers in different artistic forms, created by designers who use the neighborhood itself as part of the exhibition space.ð Tongnam CongeeCome find Flower Bloom 01, a street art exhibition hidden inside one of Pak Khlong Talatâs most well-known congee shops â a perfect final stop that blends art with local everyday life.ð MISTY MAISON by Flowers in the MistThis flower cafÃĐ hosts Pak Khlong Runflower, an exhibition by Splendour Solis that reimagines Pak Khlong Talat not just as a market, but as a creative urban garden. The venue also offers Pak Khlong Runflower Workshops led by both long-time and new-generation flower entrepreneurs, along with Flower Talk, a discussion series on various aspects of the flower business.ð Ice House ShopExplore Flower Bloom 03, a street art exhibition created in collaboration with 21/3 Studio. Artists were invited to paint murals at different spots across the Pak Khlong Talat neighborhood, blending contemporary art with everyday surroundingsð House No. 230Stop by another point of Flower Garden 03, an installation art project with multiple locations throughout Pak Khlong Talat, adding subtle artistic moments along the walking route.ð FARM TO TABLE HIDEOUTTake a break and recharge with flower-inspired gelato specially created for the festival. Inside, you can also view paintings by artist WoodyWind, developed from a live painting session accompanied by garden music near the Postal Building.ðThe Memorial Bridge Waterfront AreaFrom Chakkraphet Road, cross over to the riverside near Memorial Bridge to find Active Walk-Flow 01, an experimental project inviting visitors to try a walkable route between Pak Khlong Talat and Song Wat. Nearby is âWhen Flowers Telâl, a small exhibition and landmark sharing the stories and meanings of flowers through resin-coated floral works.ðThe First Post Office MonumentA short walk away, Weaving Bloom presents the stories and colors of the Pak Khlong Talat community through woven textiles shaped into flowersâan enduring symbol of the area.Discover all programs at Pak Khlong Talat : https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/bkkdw2026/program?nbh=50632#BKKDW2026#BangkokDesignWeek#DesignSOS
04 Feb 2026
Phra Nakhon Half-Day Route 1 road 8 venues 1.9 km
Known as one of Bangkokâs historic districts, simply strolling past the old buildings in Phra Nakhon is already a pleasure. During Bangkok Design Week this year, however, there are even more layers to explore. This post shares an easy walking route along Bamrung Mueang Road, covering just 1.9 kilometers, leading you through a variety of design projects set against the classic atmosphere of the old city.ðPhraeng Nara RoadOnce a commercial area filled with century-old houses, Phraeng Nara now becomes the setting for Echoes of Praeng Nara: Living History, a video installation that gathers voices from the local community to tell stories of a living history. ðCraftsman Roastery at Old TownWalk out to Atsadang Road, turn left onto Bamrung Mueang Road, and head toward the Giant Swing. On the way, donât miss The V.V.I.P.: Very Very Important Person, an illustration exhibition that invites visitors to reflect on the meaning of the âimportant personâ hidden within ourselves.ðThe Roots RoutesThis cultural experience design studio teams up with Saisalang, a scent-design brand, to present the workshop Scents of Fueang Nakhon Stories. Participants explore Fueang Nakhonâonce a royal quarter and commercial hubâbefore translating their impressions into a personalized scent.ðLan Khon Mueang A large civic space reimagined through two highlights: LongiPark! â Long Heal, a pocket forest designed to gently restore urban well-being, and People Pavilion, a public architecture project that transforms existing streetlight poles into an open pavilion for everyone.ðSlip-lane island in front of the Giant SwingA central island in the roadway becomes home to two design works: Place to Pause â Neighborhood Imprints, a wooden and acrylic structure etched with historical outlines that encourages reflection on the areaâs past and present; and Public Space Design SOS: Observation Station, an experiment that temporarily closes a slip lane to create a public space for resting and observing the city.ðUnakarn – Siripong Road MedianAcross from Wat Suthat, visitors will find Living Cube, an installation made from recycled plastic tiles that invites audience participation, and Pop-up Library, a temporary library by TK Park that brings books out into public spaces.ðPrince Sommot Amornphan’s PalaceCut through Trok Kai to see Projecting Future Heritage: A Hong Kong Archive, a rotating exhibition presenting architectural drawings from Hong Kong, spanning from the post-war period to the 1990s.ðSwinghood: Watana PhanitEnd the journey with Twilight Journey, an exhibition that invites you to chase the last light of the day while discovering hidden spots around the Samran RatâPratu Phi area, and Spirit of Place: Book Street â Our Street of Love, an exhibition presenting historical evidence and community stories from Bamrung Mueang, Fueang Nakhon, Wang Burapha, and Woeng Nakhon Kasemâareas that have long been central to the cityâs book culture.See more programs at Phra Nakhon : https://www.bangkokdesignweek.com/en/bkkdw2026/program?date=20260201&nbh=49828#BKKDW2026#BangkokDesignWeek#DesignSOS
04 Feb 2026
