Voices of VR #1695: “Another Place” Takes a Liminal Architectural Stroll into Memories of Another Time and Place
Dec 7, 2025
Domenico Singapedrolli, a filmmaker and artist with Swiss, Thai, and Italian roots, shares insights into his VR work, Another Place. He discusses how his architecture training influences environmental storytelling and the emotional nuances in 3D space. Domenico delves into personal ties to France and Thailand, highlighting his engagement with Thai political refugees. He explores innovative interaction design through mobile devices and reflects on the immersive potential of VR to foster empathy and document real stories, particularly that of a transgender protagonist's exile.
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From Architecture To Bangkok For Film
- Domenico moved to Bangkok in 2019 after studying architecture to build a portfolio in moving images.
- He later joined Le Fresnoy in 2022 where an assignment led him to choose VR as a medium for a project.
Geography Shapes Character Grammar
- Growing up between Switzerland, Thailand and Italy shaped Domenico's interest in characters who embody multiple geographies.
- He uses spatial movement to express identity and displacement in his storytelling.
Meeting Renée Through Refugee Communities
- Domenico became close with a Thai political refugee community and made a multidisciplinary project following older refugees.
- For Another Place he focused on a 28-year-old trans political refugee named Renée whose story required special treatment.
