Ong-Art Ngamnarongkij to lead Wilson Associates’ new Bangkok studio
Wilson Associates has announced that Ong-Art Ngamnarongkij will lead the firm’s new Bangkok studio, which will focus on architecture and design specifically of resort projects.
Formerly head of design at Blink’s Bangkok studio, Ngamnarongkij will now serve as Design Director, Architecture, for the newest Wilson Associates office. His primary responsibilities are conceptualise the overall design direction of a given project; interpret the owner’s requirements to create a holistic, integrated and timeless design that reflects the client’s vision and operator’s brand standards; and respond to the specific nuances of the target demographic as well as the project’s location, history, culture, budget and schedule.
Ngamnarongkij will be involved in each stage of design, working closely with the project team internally and externally to ensure consistency and conformity with the agreed upon design direction. He will be a primary point-of-contact along with key members of his design team. Ngamnarongkij will attend all key meetings and presentations as required throughout the execution and implementation of the project’s architectural works.
Ngamnarongkij’s legacy in architecture design is visible in hotels, spas, resorts and residences throughout Southeast Asia and China. Prior to joining Wilson Associates, he designed luxury hotels for brands such as Four Seasons, The Ritz-Carlton and W Hotels.