Author name: Alessio Carta

Alessio Carta is an Italian architect (MAA) and the founder and design director of UNFORMALDESIGN, an interior design and architecture studio based in Bangkok. With international experience across Europe, the USA and Asia, he designs hospitality, F&B, retail, workspace and residential spaces across Thailand, known for a material-led, human-centered approach that turns everyday industrial materials into immersive, characterful environments.

Nightlife Design Rule #1: Atmosphere First, Layout Second (Bangkok / Thailand)

Alessio Carta / February 20, 2026

Most bars and clubs fail before opening night—on the plan. Not because the layout is “wrong.” Because it’s designed like […]

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Between Structure and Chaos: Experiential Hospitality Design That Feels Alive (Thailand)

Alessio Carta / February 20, 2026

If your hospitality space is “perfect,” it can still be forgettable. The rooms are clean. The joinery is sharp. The