Aluminum Grotto and Public Ground (Jenchieh Hung + Kulthida Songkittipakdee / HAS Design and Research)

At the intersection of design innovation and social responsibility, Jenchieh Hung + Kulthida Songkittipakdee / HAS Design and Research are reshaping the possibilities of architecture in Southeast Asia. Their work goes beyond buildings - it becomes a cultural dialogue, a story of place, memory, and people.

Guided by a belief that architecture must reflect the collective experience while sparking imagination, Hung And Songkittipakdee (HAS) create spaces that balance tradition with invention, community with identity. They don’t chase spectacle; they create meaning.

Projects like the Aluminum Grotto and Public Ground exemplify this philosophy. Here, design becomes a tool for connection. Through humble materials like aluminum rods, architects Jenchieh Hung and Kulthida Songkittipakdee transform space into sculptural storytelling - celebrating local craftsmanship while advancing material innovation. But their real brilliance lies in how they center architecture as a civic act: prioritizing accessibility, public learning, and environmental care. They frame design not as a private luxury but as a public benefit.

With fearless experimentation and deep cultural sensitivity, HAS Design and Research demonstrates that architecture at its best is human, poetic, and responsible. Their work invites us to see design not just as form, but as future.