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Nippon Paint Creative Colour Awards 2025 | Best in Residential Exterior Category
V21 Residence at Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park, by Mak Arkitek Konsult, comprises 1,121 affordable units for its employees. Each block features an airwell core for natural light and ventilation, reducing energy use. The project prioritises quality, practicality, and accessible design.

V21 Residence @ KKIP

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Built, Malaysia, Sarawak, Awards, PAM Awards

Lumos Residence

Built, Malaysia, Sarawak, Awards, PAM Awards

PAM Awards 2025 | Silver for Multiple Residential (High Rise) Category
Lumos Residence, a single-tiered, low-density 9-storey serviced apartment by MNSC Architects, is designed with a focus on sustainability and privacy. Featuring smart devices, rainwater harvesting, and passive shading elements in each unit to enhance energy efficiency, the apartment won accolades for design excellence at the PAM Awards 2025.

Built, Malaysia, Sarawak, Awards, PAM Awards

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Products, UGI, Roofing

UGI UNILOK® for Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre

Products, UGI, Roofing

A record-breaking feat in roofing innovation by UGI, the UNILOK® roofing system set a new benchmark with an 81 m continuous steel sheet installation at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre. SIRIM-certified and engineered with COLORBOND® ULTRA MATT, this advanced roofing solution exemplifies cutting-edge design, exceptional durability, and superior performance in tropical climates.

Products, UGI, Roofing

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Products, Exal, Housing, Awards, APAC Property Awards

SÓL Estate®

Products, Exal, Housing, Awards, APAC Property Awards

APAC Awards 2023-2024 | Best Architecture Multiple Residence
APAC Awards 2023-2024 | Best Residential Development 20+ Units
SÓL Estate by EXAL in Kuching spans 31 acres, designed by DKO Architecture and LandArt Design, blending Australian nature with Sarawak culture. Tailored for multigenerational living, it features sustainable, solar-oriented homes, amenities, and concierge services in a well-connected Batu Kawah area.

Products, Exal, Housing, Awards, APAC Property Awards

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Borneo Eco Show, Malaysia, Sarawak

BES2025 — Report

Borneo Eco Show, Malaysia, Sarawak

Explore key moments from the Borneo Eco Show 2025, held in Kuching from 9–11 May. Featuring a global Design Forum, Trade Expo, and the BEStride Run, the event celebrated sustainability, architecture, and community. Organised by BESTeam with support from PAMSC, Swinburne Sarawak, and Business Events Sarawak (BES).

Borneo Eco Show, Malaysia, Sarawak

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History, Malaysia, Sarawak

Kuching Forgotten Treasure

History, Malaysia, Sarawak

Rediscover Kuching’s Old Nurses’ Quarters in this article by Vicky Fong, highlighting its unique post-war architecture and role in Sarawak’s healthcare history. As preservation efforts grow, the piece explores the challenge of balancing heritage conservation with modern urban development.

History, Malaysia, Sarawak

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Built, Malaysia, Sarawak

Urban Residences Show Unit

Built, Malaysia, Sarawak

Designed by Totem, this is a show unit for a luxury apartment in Kuching featuring urban chic design with sustainable elements. It has custom furnishings, neutral palette with black and gold accents.

Built, Malaysia, Sarawak

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Outreach, Malaysia, Selangor

The Lighthouse Library

Outreach, Malaysia, Selangor

UCSI University’s School of Architecture & Built Environment (SABE) and Colllab have renovated the library at SJK(C) Kampung Baru Ampang to create a modular, flexible space that promotes reading habits through innovative displays and seating, enhancing the learning experience for both students and teachers.

Outreach, Malaysia, Selangor

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Student Projects

The Sanctuary: A Vertical Microcosm of Borneo’s Natural Landscapes

Student Projects

The Sanctuary, by Joanne Ho from UNIMAS, is a luxury high-rise in Kuching that integrates urban living with nature. Inspired by Borneo’s diverse ecosystems, its garden terraces evoke the essence of rivers, rainforests, and highlands. The design pays tribute to Sarawak’s indigenous wisdom through biophilic and sustainable architecture.

Student Projects

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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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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