An Interview with Amarasri Songcharoen
Mentor
Amarasri Songcharoen
Designer
UK // SEAM
Lives in:
London, UK
Born in:
Maryland USA (raised in: Jackson, Mississippi USA)
Qualifications:
Master of Architecture/University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Arts (Art History)/Millsaps College
Started working with light in:
2001
Offices worked at:
L’Observatoire International, NYC, SEAM – Architecture + Lighting, NYC, Isometrix, London
Now works at:
SEAM Design
As well as being:
Regional Director – UK Chapter of PennDesign Alumni Association
Professional membership:
2019 goals
Has been awarded:
- FX International Interior Design Awards 2014 – Global Project of 2014 for HSBC with MAKE Architects
- Lighting Design Awards 2015 – International Project – Interiors (shortlisted) for HSBC
- Lighting Design Awards 2017 – Retail Project of the Year (shortlisted) for Eastland Mall
- AIA (Australia) Awards 2018 – The Robert Foster Award for Light in Architecture for Ainslie and Monaro Malls with Universal Design Studio
Loves:
Travel, photography, painting, gardening (indoor), wine
“Don’t be shy — show off and be proud of your talents.”
Some of Amarasri’s work: