ASA Experimental Design Competition 2025 ‘Future Nostalgia in Architecture’ , Bangkok / Thailand

 

The Association of Siamese Architects

under Royal Patronage

 

248/1 Soi Soonvijai4 (soi17), Rama IX Road,

Bangkapi, Huay Kwang, Bangkok 10310, THAILAND

 

ASA Experimental Design Competition 2025 invites architects, designers, students, and creative thinkers to submit their most innovative works under the theme ‘Future Nostalgia in Architecture’.

 

Future nostalgia refers to a compelling architectural design concept that draws inspiration from the past and seamlessly blends it with modern innovations and technologies. The objective transcends creating merely aesthetically pleasing spaces; it aims to infuse them with profound meaning— interweaving culture, society, and nature across both present and future contexts. This approach aspires to preserve and evolve historical knowledge and values that enrich our way of life, all while accommodating the shifting needs of future generations. In today‘s architectural landscape, there‘s a pronounced emphasis on looking ahead-designing cutting-edge, comfortable buildings that heavily rely on the latest technologies and contemporary insights.

 

While this forward-thinking stance offers undeniable benefits, it often overlooks the wisdom and heritage of the past. The consequence can be designs that lack a meaningful connection to their original roots. Therefore, the design competition „Futurism: Future Nostalgia in Architecture“ serves as an invitation for architects to use the concept‘s definition to explore creative approaches and develop designs that link the past-in facets ranging from society, culture, and people to nature, place, and time-through the prism of modern knowledge, tools, and technologies. Participants are encouraged to venture without limitations on location or scale, using Thailand as a case study. The aim is to forge new forms of futurist architecture that honor and reflect upon the past through today‘s lens, guiding us toward a shared architectural future.

 

Registration and online submission for competition begins: February 5, 2025

Deadline for submissions: April 9, 2025

First Round Pre-selection: April 18, 2025

Announcement of shortlisted entries: April 22, 2025

Finalists judging session on site: May 3, 2025

Announcement of awarded entries: May 3, 2025

 

Competition languages: Thai, English