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IDC Architects renovated a three-storey shophouse into Satok Furniture’s showroom, using practical industrial finishes and adding perforated sliding screens to reinforce brand identity along Jalan Wan Alwi.

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Built, Malaysia, Sabah, Awards, Asia Pacific Property Awards

Tree Cube

Built, Malaysia, Sabah, Awards, Asia Pacific Property Awards

Asia Pacific Property Awards 2019
Kenneth Tan Design Architect (KTDA) has created the Tree Cube, a social and educational hub located among school buildings. Comprising three distinct cubes for learning, working, and communal activities, the design emphasizes natural light, ventilation, and artistic features, enhanced by a dynamic interplay of greenery, light, and shadow.

Built, Malaysia, Sabah, Awards, Asia Pacific Property Awards

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Built, Malaysia, Sabah

Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park Ready Built Factories 4

Built, Malaysia, Sabah

Designed by Mak Arkitek Konsult, KKIP RBF4 is a 13-acre modular development near Kota Kinabalu’s dockyard. Inspired by shipping containers, it uses steel and metal cladding to balance aesthetics, efficiency, and spatial comfort.

Built, Malaysia, Sabah

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Products, Nippon Paint, Paint Systems

Nippon Paint for SAMA Square — Reinventing Urban Connectivity in Setapak

Products, Nippon Paint, Paint Systems

Nippon Paint is used in the SAMA Square project in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, enhancing its community-focused design. The project features Nippon Paint® Weatherbond (Quartz) and Nippon Paint® 9000 Gloss Finish, offering long-lasting protection and vibrant finishes that keep the spaces visually appealing and resilient.

Products, Nippon Paint, Paint Systems

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Built, Malaysia, Sarawak, Awards, PAM Awards

Nestled Nest at Hui Sing Garden

Built, Malaysia, Sarawak, Awards, PAM Awards

PAM Awards 2018 | Nominated for Single Residential Category
Located in Hui Sing Garden, Kuching, Nestled Nest is a quiet home designed by MNSC Architects. Its simple, linear layout fits the site well, with open living areas and a double-height ceiling that create a sense of space and visual link between floors.

Built, Malaysia, Sarawak, Awards, PAM Awards

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Practice

Home

Practice

A reflection on home, identity, and architectural practice rooted in Borneo. From family homes to student exchanges, this piece explores how spaces carry memory and foster belonging. It invites readers to contribute towards the community that grew you.

Practice

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Culture, Malaysia, Sarawak

The Satok Market

Culture, Malaysia, Sarawak

A physical and emotional recollection of the loss of a local landmark—a temporary weekend market in Kuching. Originally published in 2012, updated for online publication.

Culture, Malaysia, Sarawak

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Design, Review

Reimagining Urbanscape: From Art to Architecture

Design, Review

The theme for this year's PAMSC Design Forum is ‘Reimagining Urbanscape: From Art to Architecture’, featuring both local and international speakers from diverse backgrounds. This review aims to explore how art and architecture create imaginative, vibrant, and meaningful built environments at various scales.

Design, Review

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Under Construction, Malaysia, Sarawak

DUN Sarawak — Proposed Renovation of Café, Media Room & Cafeteria

Under Construction, Malaysia, Sarawak

DUN Sarawak Renovation | 2023 - present
Inspired by Sarawak's natural landscapes and cultural heritage, IDC Architects designed the new café, media room and staff cafeteria for DUN Sarawak to create functional, welcoming environments for a diverse range of users.

Under Construction, Malaysia, Sarawak

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Student Projects, Student Awards

Beacon of Life

Student Projects, Student Awards

'Beacon of Life' by Kelvin Lee, a student from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, explores disaster risk management centre to address urbanisation challenges and provide disaster relief. Kelvin is also one of the winners of the PAMSC Design Festival 2024's 'University Best Project Competition'.

Student Projects, Student Awards

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Installation, Malaysia, Sarawak

Moon Mission — Realising Urban Resilience through Art and Design Installations

Installation, Malaysia, Sarawak

The Moon Pavilion, a temporary installation at Palmerium Park for World Architecture Day 2022, aims to inspire creativity and celebrate local traditions. Made from bamboo, it blends architecture, art, and community engagement, offering a platform for cultural events and fostering sustainable urban development.

Installation, Malaysia, Sarawak