ASA Journal 16/2023

146
professional / studio
We wanted to showcase the native
charm in a more modern light. In the
construction process, it may mix a range
of local expertise with technology, which
is something we are quite interested in.
Pasang
Pasang
Pasang
How did “BodinChapa Architects”
get started?
Phitchapa Lothong : After graduating
from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology
Ladkrabang's Faculty of Architecture,
Art, and Design, we both worked
independently. Bodin had the opportunity
to work as a designer on his first
project, Lann Tim, for which he was in
charge of the design from start to finish.
He went on to work in the office after
finishing that job and gaining some
expertise. After a while, we felt com-
pelled to band together and pursue our
interests, such as exciting architecture
projects. So, at the time, we opened a
studio. And, after working in Bangkok
for a while, it appeared that the environment
was not suited to us functioning
fully. So we decided to collaborate in
our hometown of Ayutthaya. After a year
of running the studio, there were a
few juniors—about 5–6 people kept
coming in. I believe we will stick with
this scale, at least for a while.
Can you tell us about your design
approach and philosophy?
Phitchapa Lothong : We wanted to
showcase the native charm in a more
modern light. In the construction process,
it may mix a range of local expertise with
technology, which is something we are
quite interested in. How to employ local
materials in perfect harmony with technology
to increase our and the builders'
job efficiency even further. We've discovered
that local builders aren't wellversed
in technology. Therefore, we