Featuring built works

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Roxy Impiana Hotel

Refurbishing Kuching’s long-abandoned Country View Hotel, MWA Architects transformed the derelict building into a modern hotel. With a new facade, upgraded facilities, and a blend of history and innovation, Roxy Impiana Hotel begins a new chapter in its legacy.

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Emporium and DeLOFTS Residences

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.

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KTS Anniversary Park and Function Hall

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.

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BRO

The renovated telecom office by Little Elements in Saradise, Kuching, features a striking red metal ribbon balustrade, a mix of private and collaborative spaces, and futuristic design elements that embody the innovative spirit of the industry.

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Hup Kee Residences

Hup Kee Residences in Kuching offers 216 semi-furnished apartments, ranging from studios to 3-bedroom units. Elevated above parking, each unit features air-conditioning, kitchen fittings, and a balcony. The eco-friendly design by MNSC Architects incorporates natural ventilation, sun shading, and locally sourced materials, making it ideal for Malaysia’s tropical climate.

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Alone.Together

Designed by Ar. Goh Tze Hui and David Boon from Arkitek JFN, ‘Alone . Together’ is a crowdfunded project promoting environmental sustainability and encouraging outdoor activities. It won Commendation under the Special Category in the PAM Awards 2022.

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AV3 House

Design Network Architects transformed the trapezoid-shaped site into an opportunity by offsetting the building line on both sides of the boundary, creating two distinct projections. By softening the sharp edges with a full-height curving glazing, it becomes the focal point of the house, designed to accommodate a feature tree.

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Convertible House

Designed by IDC Architects, the Convertible House is a physical manifestation of building and design ideas with Tropical Living at its heart. It provides a glimpse of how a conventional house can be turned into a home with a myriad of possibilities using simple age-old ideas and traditions.

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