Bangkok to Host ASEAN’s Largest Building Tech Show
Prompt’ is the concept for Architect’26, ASEAN’s largest building technology exposition, taking place at Challenger Hall 1-3, Impact Muang Thong Thani from April 28 to May 3, 10am to 8pm daily. Organised by the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage, the 38th edition spans 70,000m² with over 1,000 leading brands from Thailand and abroad showcasing design and construction innovations.
An additional 5,500m² is allocated to the ASA Pavilion, featuring contributions from four professional architectural organisations, over 120 architectural firms, and more than 40 academic institutions nationwide. For architects, interior designers, and developers, the scale creates a consolidated sourcing platform for materials, systems, and fit-out solutions across commercial, hospitality, and residential real estate projects. The event targets the full project lifecycle from concept to construction.
Five Section Programme
The expo is divided into five main sections: Theme Exhibition; Forum; The Foundation; Intelligence & Collaboration Platform; and Activities and Services. Theme Exhibition highlights include ‘Thai Intelligence’ with full-scale prototype works by internationally-recognised Thai architects, ‘ASA All Member – Thailand Only’, and ‘ASA Emerging Young Architects In The Age Of New Disruptions’. These showcases frame material innovation and experimental design for interior and façade applications relevant to regional practice.
Forum and Knowledge Exchange
The Forum section comprises two programmes. The ASA International Forum will present keynote presentations and idea exchanges by leading voices from the global architecture and design community at Phoenix Hall 4-6 on Saturday and Sunday starting at 2pm. ASA Inspiration Lab brings architects, designers, and thinkers to share experiences and explorations shaping the future of design. The Foundation section exhibits the ASA Experimental Design Competition on ‘Hybridized Wisdoms: Architecture Across Multiple Intelligence’, plus student-faculty collaborations and Thesis Of The Year Awards 2026.
Collaboration and Awards Platform
Intelligence & Collaboration Platform features ASA Architectural Design Awards 2026 winners, the Center Stage Forum for talks and dialogue among architects, designers and visitors, and public sector design competitions with government agencies. Activities and Services includes the Tripartite Collaboration Platform and engaging programmes by ASA. For real estate and construction professionals, the expo signals specification trends, vendor access, and talent pipelines across Asean markets. Event details via Bangkok Post. See related coverage on Asean building technology expos.
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