Suttahathai, an architect based in Thailand, is dedicated to crafting architectural designs that seamlessly integrate with urban landscapes while embracing cutting-edge technologies. With a strong emphasis on research-driven design, she has garnered acclaim by clinching multiple design competitions and delivering compelling talks as a guest lecturer representing young architects in Thailand.
As a Registered Architect in Thailand with three years of experience in the field, Suttahathai has been involved in a diverse array of projects spanning residential, hospitality, and community-based design initiatives. Her roles, including Co-Founder and Head of Design at City Connext, have showcased her adeptness in understanding urban dynamics and her commitment to fostering inclusive and sustainable communities. Notably, her international engagements as a Thai Delegate at the EU-ASEAN Youth Conference on Sustainable Urban Development and as a Youth Representative at the EU-Thai Urban Youth Forum have endowed her with a global perspective and the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures.
Suttahathai's innovative endeavors, such as spearheading the Urban Data research initiative during Pakk Taii Design Week 2023 which attract 10,000 visitors within 9 days, underscore her proficiency in leveraging creativity and data to tackle urban challenges. Furthermore, her exploration of diverse design disciplines, including urban design, event design, graphics, participatory design, community-based research, and writing, reflects her belief in the transformative power of design to enrich lives in our diverse world.
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, US, Research Assistant
A space born out of collaboration aimed at fostering new pedagogies of public and civic-academic alliance through architectural design, architectural humanities, and the modes of research, teaching and learning that animate them.
&Lab is directed by Suzanne Lettieri, Assistant Professor, and María González Pendás, Assistant Professor at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning.
City Connext, Bangkok, TH, Co-Founder
Creative and Research Holistic Group forging connections among people, cities, and communities
• Led the Urban Data research initiative as Co-Host, managing the design venue through community-based design interventions and exhibitions for Pakk Taii Design Week 2023 that attracted 10,000 visitors in 9 days.
• Design participatory workshop for community engagement with public organization like National Health Commission Office, The Office of Knowledge Management and Development (OKMD) and Bank of Thailand
• As curator and designer, led interdisciplinary initiatives for innovative urban development and curated projects for private companies such as Haadthip, the distributor of The Coca-Cola in Southern Thailand
Somdoon Architects, Bangkok, TH, Architect
Formerly known as WOHA, Thailand. Somdoon Architects gained recognition from low-rise to high-rise residential projects and won several internationally acclaimed awards.
• Integral part of project teams, involved in all stages from schematic design, design develop to construction documentation, demonstrating expertise in consultant coordination and collaboration.
• Engaged in a wide array of projects spanning mid-rise residential, office design, and hospitality sectors, as well as high-rise feasibility studies and participating in numerous design competitions.
• Managed PR coordination with publishers, design statements, and submissions for international awards.
Supermachine Studio, Bangkok, TH, Architectural Intern
• work on commercial projects and festival stage design like Big Mountain Music Festival
Amarin Printing, Bangkok, TH, Publishing Intern
• Creative Content Writing, interviewing top architects and design firms in Thailand for Baan lae Suan Magazine
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, US, Masters, M.S.Advanced Architectural Design
Master of Science, Advanced Architectural Design (M.S.AAD) Post-Professional Degree with a territory investigations (TI) in Urbanism
School of Architecture and Design; King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok, TH, BArch, Architecture
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, School of Architecture and Design, Bangkok, Thailand
Bachelor of Architecture, Second Class Honors (B.Arch.)
Class of 2018
Fulbright Scholar - Fulbright Thai Graduate Scholarship Program (TGS) 2023, Scholarship
Fulbright Thai Graduate Scholarship Program (TGS) 2023
Thailand-U.S. Educational Foundation (TUSEF),
Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the U.S. Department of States
Winner with Princess Maha Chakri Award - Design Action Hero, 1st Place
2022-2023 UrbanBABA, Design Action Hero : Creative Playground
(Winner) Organized by art4d and Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Thailand
The forgotten dimension exhibition - Bangkok Design Week 2023, Grant
2022-2023 The forgotten dimension exhibition - Bangkok Design Week 2023
selected for BKKDW2023 Grant by CEA Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization)
Granted as Co-Host for PAKK TAii Design Week 2023, Grant
2023 - PAKK TAii Design Week 2023. Co-Host & Curator.
Revisiting Kim Yong, first design week in Southern-Thailand
Grant by CEA Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization), Thailand
• Urban Data research, managing the design venue through Community based design intervention project and exhibitions which attracting 10,000 visitors in 9 days.
• Mechanisms of Participatory process and design workshop for community engagement
RTUS Youth Representative Scholarship, Scholarship
RTUS Youth Representative Scholarship - youth delegate to visit European Youth Capital
discussing on urban development issue and exchange about youth participation in an international level.
Grants Research Funded - UrbanBABA, Design Action Hero : Creative Playground, Grant
UrbanBABA, Design Action Hero : Creative Playground
(Winner) 1 of 8 selected to receive Grants Research Funded for the project
Kaengkoi Creative Green City Competition 2021, 1st Place
Winner - Kaengkoi Creative Green City Competition 2021
Professional Architects level
Organized by The Association of Siamese Architects Under Royal Patronage (ASA)
Bangkok Civic Center Design Competition, 2nd Place
Second Prize - Bangkok Civic Center Design Competition
Organized by MQDC for Young Professional Architect in Thailand
PSU Engineering Building (Design-Build), 2nd Place
Second Prize – PSU Engineering Building (Design-Build)
Professional Architecture Competition
Organized by Prince of Songkla University
Worldwide Best Bachelor’s Thesis Project: UnIATA 2020 Unfuse International Architecture Thesis Award, 1st Place
Winner - Worldwide Best Bachelor’s Thesis Project: UnIATA 2020
Unfuse International Architecture Thesis Award
Project: Hat Yai Multicultural Bonding
