ASA All Member 2026: Thailand Only
- Feb 18
- 4 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
The ASA All Member 2026 exhibition extends the main theme "SATI : WISDOM : PROMPT" to collectively lay a new foundation amidst changes in the Thai design circle.
ASA All Member 2026 aims to explore concepts and architectural design processes in Thailand under the state of "Disruption." The exhibition will reveal the diversity of design approaches by designers and design firms, showcasing the "Spectrum" of contemporary Thai architecture.
KEYWORDS:
Overview of Professional Practice / Vision / Approach of Thai Design Firms
Wisdom / New Wisdom / Modern Technology / AI / Local / Craft
Transition to the Future
Diversity of Architectural Practice and Design in Thailand
Exhibition Content: 6 Approaches
Participants can choose one of the following 6 categories that best represents their office's vision/philosophy or the specific project being displayed:
Critical Ecologies
Description: Architectural designs that harmonize and coexist as one with nature.
Focus: Designs with a philosophy or concept that considers the environment and other living beings.
Everyday Urbanism and Informality
Description: Architectural designs reflecting "Thainess" in everyday life.
Focus: Designs with interesting perspectives on the Thai context through the designer's interpretation. This includes solving problems in amazing ways, unique details, or works containing humor and satire. These unique traits can elevate Thai architects' identity to an international level.
Culture, Memory and Form
Description: Architectural designs possessing Thainess or searching for a Thainess that is not stuck in traditional forms.
Focus: Reflecting Thai identity, whether through Traditional Thai Architecture or Contemporary Thai Architecture that experiments to find a modern definition of Thainess.
Tectonics and Modernity
Present architectural design works that incorporate technology, materials, skilled craftsmanship, or traditional indigenous wisdom that has been adapted and built upon for contemporary architectural and design practice. The submitted works should demonstrate how such techniques have been reinterpreted and developed, showcasing their relevance and applicability to present-day and future design challenges.
Social Practice in Architecture
Description: Practical design connected to communities, people, and living beings.
Focus: Designing for "People" rather than "Theory." Emphasizing social foundations and truly responding to community needs to create livable cities for the present and future.
Computational Design and Intelligence Description: Designs driven by technology, innovation, or Artificial Intelligence (AI) thinking methods.
Focus: Architects with clear thinking methods in using technology/AI to create innovation without diminishing human value. Using tech in concept or construction stages to suit the modern era.
Exhibition Format: "Big Table"
A presentation method using a "Big Table" to show the overview of the Thai design industry, moving away from individual standalone pedestals to a collective large display.
Base Unit (Grid):
Standard Size: 1 Grid = 99 x 99 cm.
Allocation: 1 Grid per member (Standard).
Additional Units:
Members can request additional space (Totaling 2, 3, 4, or max 6 grids) with an additional fee of 1,200 THB per grid.
Submission Format
Participants can choose one of the following methods:
Physical Model
Size Limit: Must fit within 75 x 75 x 100 cm (W x L x H). (Leaving a 12 cm margin from each edge of the 99 cm grid).
Weight: Max 25 kg per grid.
Installation: Participants must install the model themselves. No drilling or damaging the base.
Diagram Update 10 Mar 2026
Plate Presentation
Format: Digital file (.jpg, 300 dpi) sized 75 x 75 cm.
Printing: The Association will print on a clear sticker plate and mount it on plywood.
Font: "Prompt" font (Header: Size 36 Bold / Content: Size 18 Regular).
Model + Plate
Participants submit a digital file for the base plate (The Association prints and installs it).
Participants then place their physical model on top of the printed plate during installation (Must leave space on the plate design for the model).
Note: No electrical supply is provided. Models requiring light/sound must use battery power and be safe.
Key Dates
Registration: February 16 – March 20, 2026 (via Google Form/QR Code).
Announcement of Participants: March 23, 2026.
Zoom Q&A: March 27, 2026.
File Submission Deadline (for Plates): April 1, 2026 (via email).
Installation: Monday, April 27, 2026 (10:00 – 20:00) at IMPACT Challenger Hall 1-3.
Exhibition Dates: April 28 – May 3, 2026.
Dismantling/Collection: May 3, 2026 (from 20:00 onwards).
Participation - Eligibility
Submission of works is exclusively reserved for members of the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage, the Interior Designers Association of Thailand, the Society of Landscape Architects of Thailand, and the Urban Designers Association of Thailand. All works displayed on-site or on the official website must bear the name of the work's owner as registered under the membership category specified in the participation form. Should any discrepancy be discovered between the registered membership status and the name appearing on the submitted work, the committee reserves the right to require corrections or to revoke the participant's exhibition rights, in the interest of fairness to all categories of members.
Those interested in submitting works are invited to apply for new membership or renew their existing membership at no charge (now until March 16, 2026), by attaching proof of registration from ASA All Member 2026 in lieu of payment. Applications and renewals may be submitted via Line ID: @asaline, or by contacting the Membership Division via chat or by telephone at 02-319-6555 Ext. 113.
ETC / Post - Exhibition
The Association reserves the right to reclassify exhibition categories as deemed appropriate to the venue, without prior notice.
Following the conclusion of the exhibition, the Association reserves the right to publish exhibition content via www.asaexpo.org/all-member, online platforms, or printed publications, for the benefit of the profession and the general public.
Participants may request to waive their All Member exhibition space only in the event that they are selected to participate in the ASA Emerging programme. A refund will be issued solely in cases where additional payment has been made for extra units.
All works submitted for exhibition — whether by individuals or juristic persons — must be owned by the exhibiting party.
The Association reserves the right to withhold refunds in the event that a participant withdraws for any reason other than those specified above, including cases involving additional unit payments.
Contact Information
Khun Mathurada Mangnimit: 092-629-2017 | info.asamember@gmail.com
Khun Theerarat Kaewjaikla: 089-171-1795 | theerarat.k@asa.or.th
Khun Naputt Sakkamat: 084-656-9084 | naputt.s@asa.or.th