Bangkok, Thailand — April 2–5, 2026 —Montfort del Rosario School of Architecture and Design (AR+D), Assumption University of Thailand (AU) presented the AR+D Thesis Exhibition 2025 at Sphere Gallery, 2nd Floor, The Emsphere, under the theme “The Rebirth of Tomorrow.” The exhibition featured the thesis projects of graduating students from Architecture, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Product Design, and Multidisciplinary Design, highlighting innovative ideas that respond to contemporary social, cultural, and environmental challenges.
The opening ceremony on April 2 at 5:00 PM welcomed distinguished guests from the design and creative industries, along with faculty members, students, alumni, and members of the public. The event featured an opening address by Prof. Dr. Sonthya Vanichwattana, Dean of the Montfort del Rosario School of Architecture and Design, followed by welcome remarks from representatives of The Emsphere and Digitech One Co., Ltd, industry partners supporting the exhibition.
Highlighting the evening was a Design Conversation titled “Designing the Future: Creativity Across Disciplines,”featuring leading practitioners from architecture and design, Mr. Nutthawut Piriyaprakob, Architect/Founder of NPDA Studio, Mr. Pumate Techabanjerd, Founder / Chief Designer, Huippu Co., Ltd., Mr. Thammarat Boakye, Multidisciplinary Creator/Music Producer for fashion, advertising, and artists across Thailand’s music scene.
Assumption University of Thailand (AU) welcomed the esteemed delegates from Assumption Convent School for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Montfort del Rosario School of Architecture and Design and Vincent Mary School of Engineering, Science and Technology. This partnership marks a significant step in fostering academic collaboration, enhancing educational opportunities, and creating new pathways for students from both institutions.
The event commenced with a formal MoU signing ceremony, attended by key representatives from both the university and the school. The MoU aims to encourage joint research projects, student exchange programs, and the sharing of academic resources between the faculties and the school.
Following the ceremony, the delegation from Assumption Convent School toured the School of Architecture and Design and the School of Engineering, Science and Technology where they were introduced to the state-of-the-art facilities and innovative projects currently being undertaken by students and faculty members.
This collaboration is expected to bring mutual benefits, enhancing the quality of education and opening up new possibilities for students pursuing careers in architecture and engineering.
WRITER: THE AU LIBRARY