The ASEAN’s largest building technology exposition, “Architect’25,” is now underway. Organized by the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA) in collaboration with TTF, the event is held under the concept “Past Present Perfect,” reaffirming the significance of architecture in every era—from past to present and leading into the future. The event features exhibitions and special activities, along with a showcase of integrated design and construction innovations from over 1,000 Thai and international leading brands. It is expected to welcome more than 325,000 visitors from around the world during the six-day event, from April 29 to May 4, 2025, at Challenger Hall, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.

Mr. Asae Sukhyanga, President of the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA), revealed that the Architect Expo is the annual flagship event of the design industry. ASA has been organizing this event to promote the architecture profession since 1986, under the name “Architect Expo,” and has continued annually up to “Architect’25” – the 37th edition. The main objective remains to serve as a platform connecting professionals in the architecture industry globally through exhibitions, seminars, and knowledge-sharing forums that promote professional growth and architectural knowledge. Architecture plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life in society, reflecting art and culture, and driving the country’s economy by acting as a medium for holding design exhibition, showcasing construction technology, as well as educating about construction materials and international architectural innovations. It brings together leading Thai and international brands across a vast space of 75,000 sqm, making it the largest event of its kind in ASEAN.

Mr. Than Srijan, Chairman of Architect’25, added that Architect’25 is another milestone in showcasing exhibitions on the occasion of the ASA’s 90th anniversary. It is held under the concept “Past Present Perfect,” reflecting the connection between past, present, and future through symbolic elements merged into one. Throughout history, architects have collaborated with various professionals from all regions, exploring and reviewing the direction of Thai architecture journey through eras. This includes blending techniques and cultures from the past, adapting to social needs of each period, and linking what once was with what currently is to understand the stories of people and architectural identity to look forward to the future together.

The highlights and activities in Architect’25 are divided into 5 major parts: the main exhibition featuring ‘Past Present Perfect,’ the exhibition from student workshops titled ‘From the First Piece to the Latest,’ the exhibitions from members of four professional architectural organizations, ‘Stories of Three Generations’—an experience-sharing activity by speakers; Academic Exhibition; Professional Exhibition; Activity and Service Zones; and Academic Seminar Zone which includes the ASA Experimental Design Competition – a conceptual design competition open to ASA members, architects, students, and the general public to join under the theme “Future Nostalgia in Architecture.”

The Professional Exhibition features the 2025 Outstanding Architectural Conservation Awards Exhibition, student work exhibitions from academic institutions, the ASA TOD exhibition presenting alternative development around public transportation stations based on the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) concept to enhance land use and connectivity between transportation systems, and the exhibition and panel discussion “Floods and Grandma Tiam’s Hat,” from compassion to design of amphibious emergency shelters for communities.

Besides, the Academic Seminar section comprises ASA Forum & Professional Seminar which emphasizes knowledge exchange from generation to generation. The ASA International Forum 3 Gen will feature lectures from Thai and foreign renowned architects, whose works reflect distinct characteristics of each era. Meanwhile, ASA Professional Seminar invites Thai experts from various relevant fields to support current architectural practices. A special addition is the ASA Classroom, featuring workshop-style seminars and computer program training for architectural design, allowing active participation and practical application.

Mr. Supaman Munka, General Manager of TTF International Co., Ltd, the organizer of Architect’25, said that this year’s event has received a good response from both exhibitors and visitors. Pre-registrations are up 16.92% compared to last year, with a higher proportion of international attendees at 85%. The event continues to focus on advancing Thailand’s construction and architecture sectors through innovation, design, and modern technology in line with global trends.

The event this year covers over 75,000 square meters, with more than 1,000 exhibitors from Thailand and abroad—a 1.65% increase from last year. Foreign exhibitors accounting for 18.7% of the total are from China, Taiwan, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Germany, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, the Netherlands, and the USA. Over 325,000 visitors are expected throughout the six-day event.

The new zone this year is the “Renovation Lab,” showcasing innovations in building renovation and repair. It is designed to respond to the trend of transforming old or damaged structures into modern functional spaces, displaying special materials such as H-Beams designed by Siam Yamamoto Steel for buildings in earthquake-prone areas. There are also the Selected Products from International Exhibitors section, highlighting global innovations in construction materials, alternative energy, and smart building solutions that allow visitors to experience throughout the event’s period.

Many leading brands are also showcasing their technologies, such as SCG, which presents construction material trends and solutions that improve quality of life in every aspect under the concept “SEAMLESS QUALITY LIVING.” This includes aesthetically designed, safe, and eco-friendly innovations under the “Waste to Construction” theme. Attendees can enjoy design decoding talks, low-carbon architectural specifications from DECAAR by SCG, and limitless design from SCG Metaluxe. Join the Q-CON Let’s Grow Together workshop to transform eco-friendly lightweight concrete pots into community income sources. Special promotions include “Joyful Shopping, Great Deals for Home Lovers,” with discounts up to 200,000 baht, cashback up to 83,600 baht, and an additional 50,000-baht points for SCG Family members. The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion also brings cutting-edge innovations from 10 top Taiwanese brands that will elevate construction and design world featuring Smart Homes, Buildings, and Sustainable Designs. All showcased products are certified with the Taiwan Excellence mark.

Lastly, the event features six special Thematic Pavilion areas, where visitors can engage in immersive experiences, comprising 1. Looklen Architects x S-ONE GROUP, 2. pbm X NIPPON PAINT, 3. Flat12x X VANACHAI GROUP, 4. A&A x FAMELINE, 5. ativich x VG, 6. POAR x WOODDEN.

Architect’25, under the theme “Past Present Perfect,” is scheduled from April 29 to May 4, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Challenger Hall, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. Free minivans are available from the venue to MRT Chatuchak Park Station and MRT Rama 9 Station from 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Interested individuals can follow updates and find more information at www.ArchitectExpo.com and Facebook Page: งานสถาปนิก : ASA EXPO.