Architecture often serves as a medium that bridges the past and present, intertwining social, artistic, cultural, and environmental elements with human experiences, specific locations, and historical contexts. This process is facilitated by knowledge, understanding, contemporary tools and technologies, and the interests of the architects who design these structures.
About Judge
Adul Kaewdee is a Thai architect and a visiting lecturer at multiple institutions within the faculties of architecture and design. His expertise lies in Local Thai and Asian Architecture as well as Tropical Architecture. Additionally, he possesses a strong interest in the history of architecture, both in Asia and internationally. He shares his insights and architectural narratives via his Facebook page, ADUL KAEWDEE. Beyond his professional practice, he actively participates in the Thai architectural community, serving as an Executive Committee member of the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA) and as the Chairperson of the Institute of Siamese Architects (ISA).
Adul Kaewdee is the Founder, Managing Director, and Principal Designer of Korpfun Co., Ltd., an architecture firm based in Thailand. The firm specializes in designing a diverse range of projects, including residential properties, housing developments, office buildings, hotels, resorts, condominiums, educational institutions, medical facilities, superstores, restaurants, and shopping malls. His notable achievements include receiving the Outstanding Architectural Award in the Hotel Category from the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA) in 2010 for the Baan Pranon Project, which involved transforming a 130-year-old house into a boutique hotel. Furthermore, in 2011, he received the Outstanding Interior Design Award in the Hotel Category from the Thailand Interior Designers’ Association (TIDA) for the same project.
His architectural philosophy is guided by three fundamental principles:
1. A well-designed environment enhances the quality of life and fosters meaningful human experiences.
2. Effective architectural design has the capacity to influence behavior, enhance well-being, inspire users, promote interaction, and facilitate creative thinking.
3. When architecture is designed to accommodate and support virtuous individuals, it enables them to contribute meaningfully to society and the broader ecosystem.
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