Tipaponr Tharawongthawat (Tipa) is a 10-year-experienced Interior Architect and a Biodesign practitioner based in Bangkok. She is interested in exploring how design, especially in architectural and interior design, can move as a means to create a better impact not only for humans but also for the ecology of its context.

Tipa holds a Master’s of Arts in Biodesign from Central Saint Martins, a constituent college of the University of the Arts London (UAL) and a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) in the field of Interior Architecture from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. She currently joins with Bhaus Studio as an Interior Architect and a Biodesigner, collaborating with like-minded visionaries, committed to addressing the pressing challenges posed by climate change and societal dynamics.

Her background in interior design for various types of projects, i.e., hotel and resort, residential and commercial, has combined with her deep care for our planet to approach design and life in any interior and architectural space through Biodesign humbly and gently. She aspires to inspire others to view design through a lens that embraces both humanity and nature, forging pathways toward a better scene of design that benefits all.

Marble has always been a popular choice for interior architecture worldwide. However, it is not a sustainable material for short-life commercial interior projects that are estimated to last only five years, especially considering that it takes hundreds to billions of years for the stone to form.

Re/Marmor is the exploration of combining the Biodesign approach and the refined Interior design sector. It can transform what is considered to be waste into worthy decorative panels for interior finishes.

“Re/Marmor 00” is produced through a scientific process by cyanobacteria, microorganisms widely known for their ability to produce calcium carbonate, the primary component of Marble. Its form is inspired by the view of the landscape of the marble quarry mountain that I visited in Carrara, Italy, enhancing its own properties of light reflecting through various planes of surfaces.

Re/Marmor aimed to offer a practical way to reduce environmental impact. It encourages us to rethink how we use resources and promotes recycling and circular material life cycles. The project shows how what was once deemed waste can be reborn as luminous, sustainable material.

My ongoing journey with Re/Marmor aims to redefine how humanity perceives nature and materiality, encouraging the industry to adopt conscientious innovation and the gentler design approach in the era of climate urgency, creating space for future generations through collaboration across science, art, and craft, achieving a desirable planet for all.