The theme "PAST PRESENT PERFECT" reflects on how our past experiences continually shape and inform the present moment. It emphasizes the ongoing relevance of past actions, decisions, and memories, suggesting that time is fluid—not merely something that has happened, but something that still resonates and holds power in the present. In the context of Kulthida Songkittipakdee and HAS Design and Research's thinking, she often explores themes of memory, identity, and the fluidity of time in her work. Her perspective might suggest that the “past perfect” is not just a grammatical structure but also a philosophical one—where past events are not distant or separate, but intricately woven into the fabric of our present. She could view the theme as an exploration of how individuals and societies carry their histories forward, whether consciously or subconsciously, shaping who they are in the present. In this light, the past is never truly gone, but always influences the present in meaningful ways.
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Kulthida Songkittipakdee holds the distinction of being the first Thai architect featured in the World Architects Directory by Wallpaper* magazine in the United Kingdom. Her pioneering achievements extend further as the first Asian architect chosen by the Renzo Piano Foundation to collaborate at Renzo Piano’s studio in Paris. Currently, Kulthida Songkittipakdee is the co-founder and principal architect at HAS Design and Research, alongside acclaimed architect Jenchieh Hung. Together, they have garnered recognition for exceptional projects in Thailand and China, including the Museum of Modern Aluminum Thailand, Simple Art Museum, Aluminum Grotto and Public Ground, Forest Villa, The Glade Bookstore, and Casa de Zanotta. In 2024, she assumed the role of chairman at The Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage Exposition – ASA Architect Expo, curating Thailand’s most important international architectural venue at the IMPACT Arena Exhibition and Convention Center. In addition to her architectural practice, Kulthida Songkittipakdee is a visiting professor at Tongji University’s College of Architecture and Urban Planning and Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Architecture. She was also invited as a guest editor for the Journal of Architects Regional Council Asia – ARCASIA, promoting the works of Thai architects on a global stage. Furthermore, she has authored three notable publications: ตึก ตึก โป๊ะ จังหวะชีวิต สถาปนิก ทุนเปียโน สู่แดนมังกร (Arch Life and Rhythm) in 2016, sharing her working experiences outside of Thailand; THE improvised – Phetkasem Artist Studio in 2021, which explores new identities through uniqueness; and From MANufAcTURE to Architecture – Museum of Modern Aluminum in 2024.
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