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W. WATANAKULCHAI’S PORTFOLIO
APPLYING FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL
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W. WATANAKULCHAI’S PORTFOLIO
APPLYING FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL
Central Park, NY, March 2006
About Me
Born in 1984, Bangkok, Thailand. I’ve always wanted to be an architect, I recall my
childhood as a little young inventor who had strong sense of aesthetic and would always
do something creative. Soon I realized learning architecture gives me immense eternal
joy and satisfaction. Seeing things gradually transform from dirt turn into something
larger and more meaningful has always fascinated me in some ways. Hence, being a
part of the creation became my ambition, which keeps me move on.
Inside
01.
RESUME
Skills
AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Sketch Up
Entire MS Office Suite i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio
Seminar and Special Lecture Attendance
- An Initiation to Couture, Bangkok Polytechnic College, November 2009
(2 months - Fashion)
- ASA Open house, designed by Boonlert Hemvijitraphan, 17 October 2009
- “Taking to the next step” by Bjarke Ingels (BIG:Denmark), Sou Fujimoto (Japan), Nigel Austin (Arub:India).
Architect’09 International Forum, 3 May 2009
- “Architecture + Humanity” by Kate Stohr (Architecture for Humanity:USA), Theerapol Niyom (Thailand),
Wan S. Sophonpanich (Thailand), John Hardy (School for Life, Green School: Indonesia). Architect’09
International Forum, 1 May 2009
- Discussion on Venice Biennale 2010, ASA 14 March 2009
- Workshop “LED Experimental Lighting Design”, ASA March 2009
- Training “How to action on RFI, RFA in construction process”, 15 January 2009
- Seminar on Sick Building Syndrome”, ASA 7 January 2009
- Training “Preliminary design by Sketchup Pro 6 and Kerkythea”, 28 December 2008
- The Installation of Glass Facade Works, 21 November 2008
- AppliCAD A/E/C Software Training, 11 November 2008
- Introduction to Universal Design, 7 November 2008
- Discussion on “Houses”, TCDC 1 November 2008
- Secure-Life “Structural Laminated Glass”, 17 October 2008
- Lecture of Architectural Professional License, ASA October 2008
- Workshop on Plot E73, Palm Jebel Ali, UAE. Co-design team from Royal Haskoning and Design103
International ltd, May 2008(2 weeks)
- “New Edge in Global Practice” by Manuelle Gautrand (France), Sami Rintala (Finland). Architect’08
International Forum, 1 May 2008
- “A pursuit of a generative order” by Toyo ITO. Architect’08 International Forum, 1 May 2008
- “Transformation of Asian Architecture and Cities” by Ole Scheeren (OMA:China), Soo K. Chan
(SCDA:Singapore), Todd Reisz (AMO:Rottedam), Cui Kai (China). Architect’08 International Forum, 30 April
2008
- OPPOSITE Academic VS Professional. Faculty of Architecture, SU 27 July 2007
- “Space, spaces and spatiality” Lecture and discussion with Professor Bill Hillier (the University of London,
Bartlett School of Graduate Studies) and Professor David Leatherbarrow (University of Pennsylvania School
of Design) Faculty of Architecture, SU 10 January 2005
- Architectural field trip in Malaysia and Singapore 27-31 March 2004
Name and address of referees
Tonkao Panin, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Interim Chair, Department of Architecture, Silpakorn University
Na Phra Lan Road, Bangkok 10200, Thailand / Email: tonkao@su.ac.th
Wayne Paul Kaleta
Assistant Vice President, Design 103 International Ltd
9th Floor, Asoke Towers Office Building, 219/24, 28-31 Asoke Road, Sukhumvit 21 Klongtoey Nuea,
Klongtoey Bangkok 10110, Thailand / Email: paul@d103group.com
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Wassida Watanakulchai : Architect
69/96 Bangkradi16 Road Bangkhuntien Bangkok 10150, Thailand
Phone: +66 86 7966066 / Email : wassida@gmail.com
Education
B.Arch. Architecture, March 2008, honors (GPA 3.45)
Faculty of Architecture, Silpakorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
High School Diploma, March 2003
Mathematics – Sciences Program, Mater Dei School, Bangkok, Thailand
Works
Architect: May 2009 – Present
Landscape concept design, Old House, Pathumthanee (Freelance)
Interior renovation, 3Bedrooms Unit, Huahin (Freelance)
Architect: May 2008 – April 2009
Design103 International Ltd., Bangkok
Interior designer: October – December 2008 (Freelance)
Renovation project of house for two, Samutprakarn
Intern Architect: March – June 2007
Whitespace.co, Bangkok
Work – Cultural Experience Program: March – June 2006
Bluefin Restaurant, Boca Raton FL USA
Interior designer: January – March 2006
Sangkaya Coffee shop, Bangkok (Freelance)
Work – Cultural Experience Program: March – June 2005
McDonald’s, North Cape May NJ USA
Graphic Render: October – November 2005
SJA+3d Bangkok (Part-time)
Activities and Volunteer Works
2008 Coordinator, Fundraiser. Architectural Thesis 2007
2007 Volunteer for rural development camp, Pitsanuloke province of Thailand
2006 Career counseling program, Mater Dei School
2005 Basketball athlete in University sport league 2005
2004 Coordinator, Fundraiser, Accounting. Home Coming Day, Silpakorn University
2004 Volunteer for rural development camp, Trad province of Thailand
2004 Representative student for Faculty’s event promotion
Publications
Wassida Watanakulchai (2008). Undergraduate Thesis; “Slow Urban Architecture”, Faculty of Architecture,
Silpakorn University
Wassida Watanakulchai (2007). “Learning system: Architecture school” / Seminar in Architecture: 34-35,
Faculty of Architecture, Silpakorn University
02.
STUDIO
Thai House
Studio : Construction (Year 1)
In the studio, I have learned about wood material, wood structure,
joint or connection between material and other details from know-
how of our ancestor, For me, It was a really tough studio for a
freshman. In the final project, I integrated all knowledge I have
learned about wood structure and expressed it through Gingerbread
house during King Rama 5th Period. I worked on the whole house
working drawings including its typical details. Moreover, the 1:25
model was the most difficult part of which I spent weeks on it.
STU
DIO
This is a group work in the final project of Thai architecture
history class. Our group has selected “Pravet Limparangsri”,
national awarded artist, who was one of the greatest masters of
Thai architecture to study on his work. In the process, we
selected this temple and we studied his design and analyzed its
master plan from very rough blueprints that it had left. Lastly,
we build up a model of the temple in order to understand Thai
architecture proportion and its components.
Studio : History of Thai Architecture (2)
Buddhapadipad, Thai temple, London
Group assignment
- drawing
- modeling
STU
DIO
015 Friend’s House
Studio : Design (1)
This project started in a studio. we picked
draw of a friend’s name, which will be our
client. Then we study client’s behavior and
their requirements in order to design them
"a house”. At the end, we architect, client
and teachers helped develop house’s design
which soon will be judge by both customer
and a group of teachers.
Owner : Veerawat Veerasunthorn
Location : Phra Arthit Road, Bangkok
Concept : THRU TOGETHER
“Though there’re only a few hours after work and school time that all family members gather in the house,
I give priority for that moment. For me, kitchen is more like the key of this house because the mother is
the only person who spend all day in this home and she also loves to cook. While mom is cooking, she is
still be able to communicate with everyone else. Also noticing what’s going on in the workshop which will
keep this house united while everyone can still have their own personal space.”
015 Museum of Architecture
Studio : Design (3)
Location : Banglumpoo, Bangkok
The Banglumpoo Community lives in
an area with modern and ancient
houses, offices and shopping centres.
It is old and densely. Therefore,
banglumpoo doesn’t offer enough
urban space for all. The Architecture
Museum Project consists of the
museum itself and a learning center
which are a library and art studios. I
assume that its major purpose is to
serve the district as well as its
organization. I imagine it as an urban
museum where everyone gathered,
share their lives and fill up their
missing spirit.
Experimental Project : Structure
Studio : Presentation (2)
The program started with an idea of
creating a chair from just a paper material,
we came up with a box. To expand a
paper’s limitation, we made it adjustable
with a help of a blue pipe. This chair was
designed for sitting in a relaxing posture
with 3 steps of leaning.
Idea
Function
STU
DIO
Studio : Design (4)
Location : Sukhumvit, Bangkok
Exotic and Glamorous are the key concept for this hotel. Instead of
having one pack of recreation zone, I have divided it into Play pool,
Relax pool, and 2 outdoor dining in order to have outdoor atmosphere
like a resort and have different character. It’s also give me an experience
discovering a different facade building.
W HOTEL
1 Drop off
2 Hotel foyer
3 Lobby
4 Gourmet
Studio : Architectural Theory and Concept (4)
015 Architecture in a box
In the class, I chose one architecture which I
have to interpret it into anything that fit 8x8”
box. I chose “Ban Kao Pan” By Kitchai J.,
architect . I found this house was designed
according to traditional Thai standards, but for a
particular human, namely Kao Pan, the young
daughter of himself. I saw this house as pieces
of toy that has its own function to play with. By
gathering the toys together, a space occurred.
In my opinion, it is a space that belongs to this
young girl, I could tell from the human scale
proportion when I first stepped in the house.
TOYS
Playground Play spaceFunctions
TOY
“Gathering toys to create a space
called Playground”
015 Wanglee Community Development
Studio : Design (5)
Wanglee, over 200 years old community, near Sathorn,
Bangkok , was a historical commercial community located
by the Chao Phraya river. Due to globalization and some
benefits reasons, Wanglee has gone and left us only its
memory. The project occurred after that, we tried to develop
Wanglee community by giving its spiritual back which are
lively commercial neighborhood, well-being residential area
and common space in the community.
plaza
mall
hotel
temple
fun attraction
commercial
residence
community
Concept
create new story of this conservative area with
old activities combined with new activities.
connect all activities together to let the hierarchy
of events flow into one story with “linkage”
Conceptual Plan
The Condominium
This project is a part of Wanglee Community
Development, I chose to develop the living area
of the community.
Taking the river view is the main concept of this
building, both two towers will have equal
quality of taking views. Well-being is another
issue I considered, this building has a tropical
condominium design that offers fin and shade
on balcony in order to keep every units cool
and comfort. As there is two tower, it helps the
ventilation flow well. There is a resident’s
recreation, including infinity pool on the second
floor which offers a panoramic river view.
STU
DIO
Elevation
Second Floor Plan
015 High-density Residence
Group assignment
Scope
- Concept // Programs
- Master Plan // Presentation
- High Residential Function
03.
THESIS
//Slow
//Urban
//Architecture
015 Slow Urban Architecture
Introducing slow philosophy through architecture
From my experiences and upbringing, I see many
big cities in the world and Bangkok is one of them.
I see people in the city being so rush and so active,
as their routine lives go on. I love to observe those
people from distance, and imagine if they’ve ever
get tired of their chaotic lives. As soon as I realized
I was being pushed by the lady back there, I was in
her way so I rushed out.
This idea popped up into my head “what if I could
slow them down, wouldn’t it be better?” I believe
the simple truth of our busy lives is that they are
too fast and we are missing out as a result. Time
really is precious, so the slow philosophy is all
about taking deliberate steps to utilize it better and
enjoy it more. Hence, we all need to slow down our
paves in order to enjoy it and embrace it more.
“Wisely and slow, you stumble that run fast” by
William Shakespeare. Being slow, it not always
means that you are being slack. In the study,
slowness is interpreted into the meanings of slow
movement and productive experience. In term of
slow movement, the concept is meant to slow
people in the city down. Various kinds of obstacle
on pavements have been experimented and well-
observed. Also, rich experience of slowness can be
sensed by linger, savour and touch through a slow
space itself, including texture and material.
My thesis site location is in Asoke, a central
business district in Bangkok,. It is a 1.8 km- length
street which has magnets on each side to gravitate
people’s movement throughout the entire street. I
chose this site not only because of its chaotic
atmosphere but it also has hectic movement
throughout the day.
1 Sermmit Tower
2 Sino-Thai
3 Ocean Tower
4 Ratchapark
5 Prime Bldg
6 Fico Tower
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Density of high rise office buildings in Asoke
ASOKE DISTRICT
From the district analysis , I found Asoke has a sense of place that makes it different from other places . It has
narrow street with no street island. Moreover, people can feel the continuous line of building boundaries
because there is a large number of both high rise and medium rise buildings along the street.
SLOW
CONCEPT : SLOWNESS . . . ….. . . . … .. . . . . . . …. .. …. . . . . . . . . …. . . . . . .. .. . . .
As being slow opens our perceptions, it opens the eye of skin.(Juhani Pallasmaa) We perceive through our
senses of seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling and touching. I believe being slow is not only about the movement,
it also involves with activities or how we experience the activities that could open our perceptions.
(See my concept interpretation)
Mass Transportation : BTS / MRT
Chaotic degree Circulation on site Open space
PROGRAMS
meeting area
rest area
slow pace
bookstore
reading
art avenue
exhibition space
restaurant
office
service
parking
TYPE OF SPACE
1. Unit space
1. meeting area
2. restaurant
3. art avenue
4. bookstore
5. reading
6. rest area
1. slow pace
2. exhibition space
2. Circulation space
Conceptual
analysis
Circulation
space
Activities
configuration
01 02 03
From site analysis and programs requirement, the idea of having
two open spaces came up. One is more public, it should be
easily accessible for people in the area to stop, sit and relax.
Another one is more private, it should be cut off from the city, like
you were living in another world. It should be a space where you
can read or hear yourself.
SITE ANALYSIS
In order to make the project really connects to the urban area, I
tend to keep the old building(1) and some of its structures to
maintain the familiar sense of place of Asoke district. Another
building(2) is new, it was designed to support programs
requirement that needs shelter such as library, restaurant and
etc. The building is configured to create the private open space
as an enclosed one like pocket park.
2. Productive experiences in space
(Philosophy)
Senses / material and texture /
territory space / panels
INTERPRETATION
1. To create slow movement
Obstacles / intrigues / shapes /
material and texture
LAYOUT
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2
“ Wisely, and slow. They stumble that run fast.”
William Shakespeare
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1 Exhibition Foyer
2 Sculpture
3 Refreshment booth
4 Art Avenue
5 Exhibition Space
6 Tea Bar
7 Book Store
8 Falling Water
9 Slow Pave ( Barefoot ) Ground Floor Plan
10 Slowfood Restaurant
11 Library
12 Reading Space
13 Napping SpaceSecond Floor Plan
04.
WORK
EXPERIENCE
//Whitespace
//Design 103
Jumeirah
Residence
Andaman Sea
Marina
Section JR1
Phuket Thailand
Duration : 12 months
Responsibilities : Architect
- Preliminary design
- Working Drawing
- Dealing site issues
- Coordinating between
other consultants
Jumeirah Residence is one part of the Jumeirah
Private Island that Design103 International co. has
been involved. We designed an unobstructed
panoramic sea views with brilliant sunsets
complement tropical gardens for the ultimate in
luxurious living. All 34 residences are set on
expansive plots from 1,900sqm and many provide
direct beachfront access. The low density homes have
been designed to be naturally harmonious through
their subtle blend of indoor / outdoor spaces.
015 Jumeirah Residence (2008-2009)
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Middle Court view
Entrance view
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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Hotel view
Master Plan
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Vietnam
Duration : 3 months
Responsibilities : Junior Architect
- Master Plan
- Working Drawing
(Building5-6)
Angsana Resort Hotel (2008-2009)
The concept of Angsana is living in the nature,
surrounded by mountains, trees and tides. We care
about sense of touch by variety uses of materials and
textures in the project. I got involved in Angsana
Project in the preliminary part, I was responsible for
developing the detail design of some buildings.
Building 6 Design Develop
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Lanna Courtyard
First Floor Plan
Perspective from Main road
Chiangrai, Thailand
Duration : 2 months
Responsibilities :
Chiangrai is the most far north province of
Thailand, located next to border of
Myanmar. It has mixed cultures between
Thai, Burmese, and China called “Lanna”
and “Chiangsaen The concept is to
represent the senses of Chiangrai through
design of a hotel. Guests would
experience a beautiful nature, cold
weather, and especially the art of Lanna
and Chiangsaen which would be
memorable.
During my work at D103, this was the first
project I got to present to the clients by
myself. A total of 4 presentation were
placed in Chiangrai. This project was
memorable experience for me because I
had opportunity to work with
Mr.Chachawal Prinkpuangkaew, founder of
D103 and one of the most famous
architects in Thailand
Chiangrai City Hotel (2009)
Concept : Lanna Courtyard
Functions/ Activities/ Decorative
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Junior Architect (stand alone project) Presentation, Conceptual/Schematic/Preliminary Design
Quotation/ Specification,
Meeting with client
05.
MISC.
//Freelance
//Workshop
//Hobbies
Old House (Conceptual Design)
Landscape Concept Design, Pathumtanee, Thailand
Duration : 1 months (2009)
Responsibilities : Architect, landscape design
This is a house of two grandparents, which there will be their relatives visiting them each weekend. The
concept of improving the front lawn of the old house is to create a living room space that actually blended
with the lawn. As the owner has quite low budget, I came up with a prefab container module as it is not
pricey and it require fast installation.
house
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1
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house
12
3
2
4
house
1 2
3
3
4
house
12
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Existing
Prefab container module
Landscape Sketch : 3
Landscape Sketch : 2 1 pond
2 terrace
3 parking
4 living
Duration : 2 weeks (2008)
Responsibilities : Co-Architect, Design
study, area study, presentation
This is a schematic design workshop of
an exclusive apartment and retails
project on the Palm, Dubai. The
workshop team consists of 4 architects,
we studied about possibilities and
developed 3 schematic design as
options for client. The key concept is
designed to open a plaza which
connects Civic center through the beach
and mosque
Workshop Plot E7301
(Conceptual Design)
Palm Jebel Ali, UAE
Design103 International+
Royal Haskoning, UAE
MIS
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LED Experimental Workshop
ASA +Delight (2009)
In the workshop, I studied characters
and types of the LED lighting. The
glare and the existence of light source
depends on the distant of LED and its
surface. My project was “Lighting,
Colors and Moods”, I used LED’s
ability of changing colors to test and
experience human’s moods toward the
lighting. Also, the apply of colors
theory of hot and cold.
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Bedroom3
3 Bedrooms Unit (completed)
Interior Renovation, Hua Hin, Thailand
Duration : 6 months (2009)
Responsibilities : Architect, Project manager
This condominium unit is on 18th
floor located be the
Hua Hin beach, 2 hours away from Bangkok. It has been
a weekend house of the owner’s family over 10 years, so
she wants a renovation to be modern and comfortable.
My concept is to live as comfy as hotel stay.
Existing Demolish wall
After
Bedroom1
Bedroom3
Bedroom1
Bedroom2
Living
Kitchen
Bangkok, Thailand
Duration : 2 months (2007)
Responsibilities : Intern student, Site measuring, Working drawing, Presentation
Apple Center, Siam Paragon (completed)
This was a project I helped during my intern period at Whitespace, an architectural and interior consultant.
The office generally design almost every Apple’s shop and activities in Thailand including Apple Thailand
Office. From this project, I learn about interior details.
Interior Renovation, Bangkok, Thailand
Duration : 2 months (2008)
Responsibilities : Architect
The Couple (completed)
This is a room for newly wed, it is on the third floor of
the house. The concept is maximizing old space, I
demolished some wall panels off to create connecting
spaces because I believe some functions don’t really
require rooms except a bathroom.
Bedroom
Office
Foyer
Closet
Bathroom
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Photography + Travelling
“Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish“
I find myself a cultural boundary crosser who is absolutely fascinated in the East and the West
cross-cultural phenomenon. I am a Bangkokian who prefers the upcountry lifestyle; a student of
the avant-garde architecture who works to preserve Thai ancient architectural heritage.
Card, banner, logo, T-Shirt, book cover, illustration
Graphic + Illustration
Design, renew, pattern, T-shirt, knitting
I have been learning how to sew and knit since I was a child. I
always keep my interest as a hobby, Recently, I joined short
course of an initiation to couture at BPC where I learned how to
make patterns and really got to create my own design.
Fashion
WASSIDA WATANAKULCHAI
Email : wassida@gmail.com
JAPAN, 2007
“ Architects are creators who have promised they would make the world a better place,
I always doubt that. Sometimes we architects unconsciously but intentionally destruct
the world and its environment in one way or another. As an architecture student, I seek
to find a balance between beauty, nature and functionality. I believe that good design of
building can be responsible and it can change an ordinary building into something
worth calling Architecture.”
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