HAS design and research

HAS design and research, established by Jenchieh Hung and Kulthida Songkittipakdee with offices in Bangkok and Shanghai, has emerged as one of Asia's most innovative architectural practices. The firm's philosophy centers on a unique "design + research" methodology that explores the intersection of natural and manufactured environments in contemporary Asian urbanism.

The practice's design approach, which they term "The Improvised, MANufAcTURE and Chameleon Architecture," investigates the synthesis between urban phenomena and architectural intervention. Their portfolio encompasses cultural institutions, religious architecture, installations, and experimental projects, with a particular focus on how temporary structures and informal spaces can create new forms of "nature" within dense urban environments.

Under the leadership of Hung and Songkittipakdee, both acclaimed for their academic and professional achievements, the firm has garnered numerous international accolades, including the 2024 Architonic Top 10 Curated Projects and the 2023 INDE Award. Their work is characterized by a sophisticated understanding of materiality, tectonic expression, and environmental sensitivity.

The firm's research-driven approach extends beyond conventional architectural practice, with both principals serving as visiting professors at prestigious institutions and contributing to architectural discourse through publications, exhibitions, and lectures, establishing them as key figures in shaping contemporary Asian architecture.