Shma Company Limited

25/05/2026

| Thian Thale Phatthana Phrueksa Phirom Park: Restoring Ecology, Reconnecting People with Nature
Thian Thale Phatthana Phrueksa Phirom Park was developed to expand Bangkok’s public green spaces and improve the quality of life through a shared space that supports recreation, exercise, and everyday community activities. The project reflects a collaboration between the public and private sectors to create accessible green infrastructure for the city.
Located in Bang Khun Thian, the park is designed around the area’s original mangrove ecosystem, combining environmental restoration with practical public use. Active spaces, such as sports and gathering areas, are placed for easy access, while quieter zones provide a more relaxing atmosphere that encourages people to reconnect with nature.
The project also integrates a sustainable water management system that helps reduce flooding, supports water retention, and improves the surrounding environment. More than a public park, it serves as a green urban space that enhances well-being, strengthens community life, and promotes a balanced relationship between people and nature.

20/05/2026

| The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok: A Serene Urban Retreat of Timelessness
Located beside Lumphini Park, the project transforms one of Bangkok’s rarest urban conditions into an immersive experience of calm, privacy, and connection to nature. Rather than treating the park as a backdrop, the design extends its presence vertically throughout the architecture, creating a seamless relationship between landscape, space, and skyline.
The concept draws inspiration from natural landforms, evolving from the protective ‘Mound’ at ground level to the elevated ‘Mountain’ sanctuary above. These organic contours shape the entire guest journey, transforming the transition from city to retreat into a carefully choreographed spatial experience. At street level, sculpted terrain and dense tropical planting create a natural buffer that softens the intensity of the surrounding urban environment. Noise fades, perspectives become more controlled, and the pace of arrival gradually slows, allowing guests to move seamlessly from the energy of the city into a sense of calm and seclusion.
As the landscape ascends vertically, the architecture evolves into a tiered sanctuary suspended above the city. Leisure spaces are carved directly into the terrain, forming intimate retreats, shaded cabanas, and elevated garden environments that feel immersed within a constructed tropical wilderness.
A defining aspect of the design is its approach to privacy. Instead of relying on walls or enclosures, privacy is achieved through subtle level changes, layered vegetation, and controlled sightlines that create moments of intimacy while maintaining openness toward Lumphini Park and the skyline beyond. The city is never fully removed, but intentionally softened and edited throughout the experience.
The project ultimately rethinks the conventional high-rise typology by creating a continuous vertical landscape where nature is experienced as an uninterrupted spatial condition from ground to sky. Through the integration of architecture, ecology, and hospitality, the design proposes a new vision for tropical urban living, one defined by serenity, atmosphere, and timeless connection to nature.
Design Director: Yossapon Boonsom
Landscape Architect: Katavet Sittikit, Worawe Jamsomboon, Krongpong Piewngam
Horticulturist: Tanee Sawasdee and La-ongdao Intana
Construction Manager: Anongnard Jungmonkolsawat and Sarawut Phunkoed
Client & Developer: Frasers Property, TCC Assets, and Marriott International
Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and A49
M&E: BECA,W&A
C&S Engineering: BECA
Photographer: Nawin Deangnul and Chakkraphob Sermphasit
Graphic Designer: Vipulapas Puapolthep

18/05/2026

| Noble Create: Redefining Everyday Living in an Urban Ecological Sanctuary
As cities continue to grow and nature gradually fades, Noble Create redefines everyday living through the concept of **Forest Habitat**, a rare urban ecological sanctuary where generous greenery takes centre stage, not as decoration, but as an essential part of daily life. Surrounded by lush landscapes, calming water features, vibrant activity spaces, and a thriving living ecosystem, residents are immersed in an environment designed to restore balance and well-being.
Every day becomes an opportunity to slow down, recharge, and reconnect with nature. From peaceful morning walks beneath the trees to moments of relaxation within expansive open spaces, Noble Create offers a lifestyle where urban living and natural serenity exist in perfect harmony.

14/05/2026

| The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok Wins the 22nd Annual HD Awards in the Landscape + Outdoor Spaces Category
The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok has been a winner in the Landscape + Outdoor Spaces category at the 22nd Annual HD Awards, one of the hospitality industry’s most respected international design awards.
Envisioned as an urban sanctuary beside Lumphini Park, the project reinterprets the relationship between architecture and landscape by allowing nature to become the defining spatial experience. The design dissolves the boundary between city and park through a sequence of sculpted terrains, immersive greenery, and elevated retreat spaces that bring a sense of calm into the heart of Bangkok.
From the protective landscape edge at street level to the layered garden environments above, each element was designed to create moments of transition, privacy, and sensory connection. The integration of landform, planting, water, shade, and framed views establishes a hospitality experience that feels both grounded in nature and distinctly metropolitan.
We are grateful to our clients, collaborators, and project teams whose dedication and creativity brought this vision to life. This recognition is a meaningful celebration of the collective effort behind the project.
Congratulations to all award recipients worldwide: https://hospitalitydesign.com/news/22nd-annual-hd-awards-finalists/618007/

11/05/2026

| Thian Thale Phatthana Phrueksa Phirom Park: Restoring Ecology, Reconnecting People with Nature
Thian Thale Phatthana Phrueksa Phirom Park was developed under Bangkok’s policy to expand public green spaces, contributing to the citywide goal of creating 5,000 rais of green area through collaboration between the public and private sectors.
Located in Bang Khun Thian, an area originally known for its rich mangrove forest ecosystem, the design emphasizes ecological restoration and environmental preservation while thoughtfully integrating recreational spaces for the community. The project reflects a balanced coexistence between nature and urban life.
The master plan carefully organizes spaces by function and activity level. Sports courts and group activity areas are positioned near the entrance and parking areas for convenient access. At the same time, quieter recreational spaces are placed deeper within the park to create a more peaceful atmosphere away from the main road.
Responding to the site’s natural swamp conditions, the park also incorporates an integrated water management system designed to collect and manage runoff from surrounding areas. This approach helps reduce flooding within the project and neighboring communities while supporting sustainable water usage through water retention for landscape irrigation.
Beyond serving as a recreational destination, the park stands as a model for environmental conservation and ecosystem restoration, creating a functional public space that exists in harmony with the original natural landscape.
Project Credit
Director: Namchai Saensupha
Landscape Architect: Tarntip Tantprasert and Chavapong Phipatseritham
Horticulturist: Wimonporn Chaiyathet and La-ongdao Intana
Client: Environment Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration
Architect: Redek (Research and Design Service Center KMUTT)
Interior Company: Redek (Research and Design Service Center KMUTT)
M&E: 83 ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
C&S Engineering: 83 ENGINEERING CO., LTD.
Photographer: Nawin Deangnul

07/05/2026

How Can Public Green Spaces Shift Cities from Heat to Healing?
Long Heal: a pocket forest to create moments of calm in the city.
Cities are getting hotter every day, driven by climate change, dense urban development, heat-retaining materials, and the steady loss of trees and green spaces. This intensifies the urban heat island effect, impacting not only comfort but also public health, economic activity, and overall quality of life. As global temperatures continue to rise, creating cooler, more livable cities has become an urgent priority.
One of the most effective and accessible solutions is the integration of well-designed green spaces. Trees do more than provide shade, reducing ambient temperatures, filtering pollutants, and creating microclimates that offer relief from urban heat. When strategically planned, green spaces can work with natural elements like wind and shade to amplify their cooling effect, while also supporting emotional and mental wellbeing. In fast-paced, high-density cities, nature becomes a vital space to pause, reset, and heal.
Long Heal: Urban (Fo)rest transforms Lan Khon Mueang into an elongated, folded pocket forest, reimagining a rigid urban plaza into a layered landscape of shade, texture, and sensory experience. The installation invites visitors to engage with nature through sight, sound, scent, and touch, creating moments of calm within the city’s intensity.
Shma invites you to explore the design concept behind Long Heal and discover how urban nature can become a powerful tool for healing, cooling, and reconnecting people with the environment.

06/05/2026

| April Wrap-up‘s News
In April 2026, Shma participated in a series of academic and professional engagements, contributing to knowledge exchange among universities and design platforms. We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with students, educators, and fellow practitioners, and to be part of ongoing conversations that inspire more resilient, inclusive, and meaningful environments.
Across these engagements, our team shared perspectives on spatial analysis, inclusive design, tactical urbanism, and biophilic approaches, highlighting the role of landscape architecture in shaping cities that perform in harmony with nature.
2 April 2026: Guest Speaker – Ratchasuda Institute, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Ms. Napajorn Srichatsuwan (Junior Associate Director, Human Resource Business Partner), Ms. Jeerakarn Kawinthon (Design Researcher), and Ms. Jintapa Noipang (Corporate Communication & Marketing Coordinator) were invited as guest speakers for the Experimental Design course at the Ratchasuda Institute. The session was conducted for 15 third-year students with hearing impairments. The team delivered a lecture on spatial analysis and facilitated a hands-on workshop focused on designing and improving the institute's landscape.
7 April 2026: Guest Speaker – School of Architecture and Design (SoA+D), KMUTT
Mr. Phat Chapanon (Junior Associate Director & Design Director) was invited to speak at an online seminar hosted by the School of Architecture and Design, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi. His lecture, “Tactical Urbanism & Reclaiming Dead Spaces,” explored strategies and case studies on revitalizing underutilized and abandoned spaces in Bangkok.
28 April 2026: Guest Speaker – VERDI Talk, ASA 2026
Mr. Yossapon Boonsom (Founding Director) participated as a speaker at VERDI Talk during ASA 2026. His talk, “Cities that Perform Like Nature,” explored design approaches that create meaningful connections between people, place, and nature. He also joined a panel discussion with Mr. Varat Limwibul (Co-founder, PAVA Architects), Mr. Jun Sekino (Founder, JUNSEKINO Architect and Design), and Ms. Natchamai Chantasiriphan (VERDI Senior Market Development Specialist).
30 April 2026: Guest Speaker – SCG DECAAR, ASA 2026
Mr. Yossapon Boonsom was invited to speak at the panel “4x4 Cover to Discover | Four Designs that ‘Close’ Toward Ideas that ‘Open’,” hosted by SCG DECAAR at ASA 2026. The discussion explored the hidden meanings behind architectural surfaces, emphasizing that material finishes are not merely enclosures but tools for shaping emotional and spatial experiences. His perspective focused on well-being and sustainability, highlighting biophilic design as a way to soften built environments and enhance quality of life in public spaces.
He joined the panel alongside Mr. Padirmkiat Sukkan (Design Director, Studio Miti), Mr. Chalermchai Asayot (Founder & Design Director, SaTa Na Architect), and Mr. Thitiporn Jantanapornchai (Senior Architect, SCG DECAAR), moderated by Mr. Manatspong Sanguanwuthirojana (Co-Founder, Architect, and Design Director, Hypothesis).
1 May 2026: Guest Speaker – TALA Talk, ASA 2026
Mr. Yossapon Boonsom also spoke at the TALA Talk session titled “Tools of Thought: Crafting Landscape,” organized by the Thailand Landscape Architects Association (TALA) at ASA 2026. The discussion explored conceptual tools and creative processes in landscape architecture, emphasizing the integration of science and art. He shared the stage with Mr. Supasit Tepumnuasakul (Managing Director, Landscape Tectonix), Mr. Nithipol Wimonsilp (Former Co-Lead, Henning Larsen’s APAC AI Squad), and Mr. Sivadol Footrakul (Field Associate), with moderation by Mr. Touchapon Suntrajarn (Principal and Partner, Landscape Collaboration).

05/05/2026

|Chak Phupha Su Maha Nathee Parkk by Shma and Shma SoEn is an Architizer A+ Awards Finalist, one of only five projects worldwide shortlisted for the Popular Choice Vote.
Support us in winning the Popular Choice Award here: https://shorturl.at/yGtA9
Chak Phupha Su Maha Nathee Park is a 41,600 sqm botanical landscape created to commemorate the 90th Birthday of HM Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. By bringing together plant species hand-planted by Her Majesty across Thailand, the park becomes a living forest of national memory and everyday life. Located between Queen Sirikit, Wachirabenchathat, and Chatuchak parks, it reconnects these major green spaces into a continuous landscape where people can walk, learn, and experience nature as part of their daily routines.
Once a paved parking lot, the site has been transformed into a dynamic terrain of hills, wetlands, and streams shaped from reused materials. Water flows through a constructed wetland into interactive play areas, allowing visitors, especially children, to engage directly with natural systems. Over 2,400 trees create a growing, layered forest that provides shade, habitat, and seasonal change. As the park evolves, it supports both ecological performance and everyday urban life, turning infrastructure into a shared space for play, learning, and connection with nature
Vote Chak Phupha Su Maha Nathee Park now - 15 May: https://shorturl.at/yGtA9

04/05/2026

Chak Phupha Su Maha Nathee Park: Finalist / Popular Choice Award nominee
This year, Chak Phupha Su Maha Nathee Park by Shma and Shma SoEn is the finalist at Architizer A+ Awards in Public Parks & Green Spaces category.
Chak Phupha Su Maha Nathee Park is a 10-acre public park transformed from the former JJ Green Night Market into a lush urban forest. It connects Queen Sirikit and Chatuchak Parks, enhancing green accessibility in the city. Designed around the relationship between forest, water, and people, the park features a natural water filtration system that flows throughout the site. Diverse landscapes support biodiversity and create spaces for recreation and learning. Highlights include a 20-meter observation tower, pedestrian bridge viewpoints, and a water-play area. The park also honors Her Majesty Queen Sirikit through a curated botanical collection, reflecting sustainable and resilient urban design.
Each year, the online public chooses the Popular Choice Winner, and virtual voting will be open from May 4 to May 15.
Please log in to vote for our project here: https://shorturl.at/yGtA9

04/05/2026

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center Published on WLA
One of our project Queen Sirikit National Convention Center has been published on WLA. The project information is available via this link.
https://worldlandscapearchitect.com/weaving-a-global-events-platform-with-everyday-life/?v=1fdc0f893412

QSNCC: Weaving the Convention Center into the Fabric of the City - Landscape Architecture - landscape architecture -

30/04/2026

| Noble Create: Forest Habitat, Redefining Everyday Living in an Urban Ecological Sanctuary
As cities grow denser, green space continues to diminish, and nature is often reduced to a decorative backdrop rather than an essential part of everyday life. Noble Create reimagines this condition by positioning landscape as living infrastructure, transforming the site into an Urban Ecological Sanctuary that enhances both quality of life and the wider urban environment.
With over 15,000 square meters of continuous green space, the project creates an immersive natural refuge within a dense metropolitan context. Guided by the concept of Forest Habitat, the design interprets the forest as a living system rather than a visual theme, where ecological processes such as growth, layering, moisture, and biodiversity shape the environment and support a balanced relationship between people and nature.
The landscape unfolds through three interconnected characters: Verdant Valley, Floral Meadow, and Rivulet. Verdant Valley is embraced by residential buildings, offering shade, habitat, and a serene communal retreat. Floral Meadow introduces seasonal color and movement through flowering species that attract pollinators and enrich the sensory experience. Rivulet acts as a visible water system, moderating microclimate, supporting stormwater management, and sustaining the health of the landscape.
Six residential towers are arranged around this green core, ensuring constant visual and physical connection to nature. Subtle topographic changes shape spatial experiences, guide water flow, and define activity zones. Amenities such as lawns, amphitheatre, fitness areas, and nature-based play spaces are seamlessly embedded within the landscape, encouraging daily interaction with the environment.
Elevated experiences, including a birdwatching tower and Sky Walk, extend the relationship with nature into the canopy layer, offering unique perspectives rarely found in urban living. The clubhouse is conceived as a tropical retreat, further reinforcing the sense of escape within the city.
Noble Create is more than a residential development. It is a regenerative landscape system that reduces urban heat, improves water performance, and restores biodiversity, while redefining everyday living through continuous engagement with nature.
Project Team
Design Director: Prapan Napawongdee
Landscape Architect: Charnchai Chitpatanapaibul, Nattapreeya Worawicharwong, Jiraporn Keawkaew, Nattapon Houdchai, and Nuttakrit Srivichienchai
Horticulturist: Supaluk Paorik, Suphannipha Khamma, Jakkrapan Kongklum, Akkarach Teewiang, and Pattarawan Boonsu
Construction Manager: Thitiwat Chintanavitch and Patcharaporn Charoenporn
Client & Developer: Noble Development Public Co., Ltd.
Architect: Architects 49 Limited
Interior: Architects 49 Limited
M&E: GEO Design & Engineering Consultant
C&S Engineering: Qbic Engineers & Architects Co.,Ltd.
Photographer: Nawin Deangnul