Featuring built works

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Gene’s Outlet

Joyce Wong of J HOUS Studio sets the scene for the design of this hair salon with theatre as an analogy and her mastery in meticulous detailing.

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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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Family Court

A pair of detached houses in Kuching by Hwong Architect completes an enclave of homes; each a treasure chest of jewelry boxes, one contained within another.

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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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GoldenBay Hotel

The winner of the Merit Award in the Commercial Category (Hotel) at the SHEDA Excellence Awards 2016, GoldenBay Hotel, designed by Arkitek LH Wong, features a facade with a lively rhythm that offsets the rigidity of the hotel room elevation, with the 'dancing cubes' creating an interesting play of shadows and light.

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House at Urat Mata

PAM Awards 2024 – Silver for Single Residential category. Designed by MNSC Architects, House at Urat Mata features unorthodox rectangular vent blocks as the building façade for sun protection and privacy, using an open layout to blur boundaries between living spaces, creating a harmonious balance between architectural coherence and functionality.

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The Northbank Club

PAM Awards 2024 – Commendation for Commercial Low Rise category. This private clubhouse, designed by SML Architects, showcases a harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetics by elevating the bulk of sports facilities and seamlessly integrating recreational, administrative, and F&B facilities to serve the diverse needs of the community.

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Roof House

Designed by MinWee Architect, this is a modern interpretation of the tropical family home; compact planning with a good balance of indoor and outdoor spaces, and well defined spaces using simple construction.

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Cocoa+Wander

Located in a popular mall in Kuching, Cocoa+Wander is a pop-up outlet designed by IDC Architects for a confectionery shop, showcasing different brands and sizes of chocolates.

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Tunku Putra-HELP International School

“Our desire was to create a contemporary and conducive learning environment that has a strong relationship to the surrounding landscape; the school will be an infill to the green features.” - Chai Long Sen, Principal of Jurubina Unireka

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Holmestown

In contrast to typical mass housing designs, PDC Design Group conceived this project with modernity and individuality in mind. It showcases unique aesthetics, open-plan layouts, and strategic ventilation for comfort and sustainability.

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Roxy Beachfront Apartment

A beachfront development emphasizing the sense of openness and connection with nature, designed by AkiEdge. The project takes advantage of the abundant natural elements, including making Talang-talang Islands the centerpiece of the units.

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