Sontaya Bluangtook is an Associate Design Director, who brings over 15 years of international experience across scales and typologies, from mixed-use developments and airports to urban planning, interior design and cultural landmarks. As Co-Lead of the Design Qualities Centre of Expertise, Sontaya applies a holistic and human-centered approach, with a particular focus on enhancing the user experience.

After receiving her degree from the University of California, Sontaya joined UNS in 2012, where she has played a key role in the design of the Chungnam Art Museum in South Korea, demonstrating her ability to integrate innovative design thinking with technical precision. Her work on the Hanwha Headquarters Remodelling project in Seoul highlights the diverse range of design skills that she applied to address the client’s multifaceted scope.