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Meadows Bungalow, designed by SML Architects, is a two-storey home at the end of a cul-de-sac, blending privacy with openness. Its open-plan interior flows into the garden through a central gallery, while a green courtyard and feature staircase lead to private upstairs bedrooms, enhanced by water features and terraces.
The Emporium and DeLOFTS Residences, designed by Aki Media, is a mixed development in Kuching, offering affordable retail spaces alongside residential units. Located near key transport routes, it aims to support small and medium-sized businesses while addressing the city's growing demand for commercial and housing solutions.
IDC Architects has transformed a vacant property in Kuching into a public space with a landscaped park, a multi-purpose function hall for 600 people, a car park, and a restaurant. The hall's steel frame, salvaged from a disused warehouse, highlights sustainable and innovative repurposing of unused structures.
In July 2015, a volunteer mission led by Ar. Wong Siew Ling constructed a church and community hall in Pa'dang, a Penan settlement near the River Adang, Sarawak, using local timber and overcoming logistical challenges with the help of 32 volunteers.
This is a retrospective look at PAMSC’s first World Architecture Day (WAD) celebration in 2011, featuring an installation crafted from recycled cardboard. The cave-like structure highlights the role of architects and raises awareness about the basic human right to decent housing, emphasising its importance in promoting good architecture in our communities.
Communities, like individuals, evolve over time, with collective memories shaping their identity. As Year 2 Architecture students from Chung Yuan Christian University conclude their research in Kenyalang Park, their insights contribute to future revitalisation efforts, deepening the community's connection to its history.
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.
Explore the importance of manual drawing and model-making in architecture education, highlighting the emotional connections and unique identities created through hands-on craftsmanship, while encouraging discussions and fostering creativity in a digital age.
This article was published in the PAMSC newsletter in 2017, and updated here by Wee Hii Min in view of the current challenges faced by local architecture firms in finding Part 1 and 2 graduates for employment.
Winner of ARCHITALENT 2024, UiTM Sarawak student Constantine Claudius Embagos' “Gaia Revolt” reimagines urban development by merging rural and urban spaces for a sustainable, inclusive future. Inspired by the Gaia hypothesis, Gaia Revolt uses VR, bioengineering, and renewable energy to bridge gaps between communities, promoting social justice, cultural preservation, and environmental balance.
The Sarawak Broadcasting Academy is envisioned as a state-of-the-art institution for future broadcasting professionals. Designed by Zainul Abidin bin Malek from Universiti Sains Malaysia as his final year thesis, it serves as a center for academic excellence and local culture preservation. This sustainable campus embodies Sarawak's cultural essence while allowing for future expansion.
The Petrajaya International Cycling Arena (P.I.C.A) is a final year thesis project by Mohamad Fairus bin Mohamed Rafi from Universiti Sains Malaysia. Using the 'infinite loop' concept, P.I.C.A includes a Cycling Academy, Cycling Village, retail spaces, and a boutique hotel, emphasizing sustainability and innovation in a community-focused design.
A fun and vibrant take on a Chinese BBQ restaurant; a design and construct project recently completed by the young team at Worksmint Studio. Drop in for the playful interiors and spicy barbecue skewers.