Ekaphap Duangkaew

Ekaphap Duangkaew is an architect and Founder of EKAR Architects, a Thailand-based architecture and design practice. Growing up in Chiang Mai, surrounded by mountains, rivers, art, and a family rooted in art and the antique trade, he developed an early sensitivity to materials, craftsmanship, and the aesthetics of everyday surroundings. Beginning his professional career in Bangkok, he has continued to explore the meeting point between contemporary urban life and local knowledge, between the city and the countryside, and between architecture and craft. His interests extend beyond architecture to art, music, and the philosophy of life. These experiences continue to refine his understanding of place, time, and human perception, shaping how he translates a philosophy of life into architectural work. His practice explores the boundaries and transitions between people, nature, and the built environment, where architecture emerges through observation, reflection, and making.