ASA ARCHITECT EXPO 2026 | SATI : WISDOM : PROMPT
- Jan 18
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Updated: Jan 21
The most influential and largest building technology exposition in ASEAN, showcasing building design and construction products and technologies from over 900 leading companies.
Association exhibition area: 5,500 sq.m. (5,000 sq.m. indoor, 500 sq.m. outdoor) Featuring architectural works from 4 professional architectural organizations, more than 120 architectural firms that are ASA members, and over 40 educationa linstitutions from across the country.
BACKGROUND
The Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage
has organized exhibitions to promote the architectural profession since 1986 under the name Architect’86. The event has been held annually (except in 1990 and 2020). To date, 37 editions have taken place, each drawing around 350,000 visitors annually.
For 2026, the ASA Executive Committee (2024–2026)
has approved the organization of Architect’26, the 38th edition of the event, from Tuesday, April 28 to Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Challenger Halls 1–3, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani.
STATEMENT
SATI : WISDOM : PROMPT
ON LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR DESIGN KNOWLEDGE IN TIMES OF GLOBAL DISRUPTION
Our world is in a state of profound transformation. Economic fragmentation, geopolitical uncertainty, emergent modes of work, and the pervasive influence of artificial intelligence are redefining the ways we create, inhabit, and interact with the built environment.
AI is no longer a peripheral instrument; it shapes decision-making, drives productivity, and influences the organization of society. The pressing question is not merely how we adapt, but how we engage with these forces critically, ethically, and constructively.
Although many sectors are recalibrating, significant segments of society remain in a state of interpretive transition—seeking temporal, spatial, and epistemological grounding to comprehend, evaluate, and respond to the shifting landscape. This is not resistance but reflexivity—a necessary condition for meaningful adaptation.
Within the Thai context, and across the global sphere of design and architecture, we must ask:
How might our professional and disciplinary communities respond to these transformations?
How can we cultivate knowledge that is both adaptive and anticipatory?
What intellectual and professional foundations are we laying for the future of practice?
How can wisdom and design thinking remain anchored in local realities while engaging with global disruptions?
As the Association of Siamese Architects approaches its centennial, this moment calls for more than commemoration. It invites a collective reimagining of our intellectual and professional foundations, advancing knowledge that inspires future generations while addressing the complex uncertainties of our time.