Featuring built works

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St Ann Church Extension

Led by PDC Design Group, the St Ann extension in Kota Padawan is inspired by the Dayak Longhouse, featuring two L-shaped buildings framing a central courtyard. Blending cultural heritage with climate-conscious design, it supports over 2,500 congregants through collaborative, functional spaces.

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Bagan Specialist Centre

Designed around a landscaped courtyard, the Bagan Specialist Centre Expansion by MinWee Architect doubles capacity to 350 beds and adds a Cancer Care Centre with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. It addresses site and operational challenges, guided by the five tenets of tropical architecture — shade, permeability, thresholds, sufficiency, and community.

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Masjid Darul Furqan

Designed by Arkitek Nurina Matnor, Masjid Darul Furqan is a newly redeveloped mosque built to accommodate growing community needs. In response to site limitations and environmental conditions, the mosque adopts a vertical design, integrating functions across two levels and expressed through architectural solutions suited to its context.

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St. Peter’s Church

St. Peter’s Church, designed by Architect DesignPractice, is a new Gothic-inspired landmark in Kuching. It features Italian stained glass and local woodwork, blending historic and modern elements, and serves over 1,000 parishioners.

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Ching Ang Methodist Church

BlueScope Steel Architectural Awards Malaysia 2024 | Commendation for Institutional & Others Category
Ching Ang Methodist Church, established in 1903, has evolved over 120 years. The latest design by JRC Architects is inspired by biblical symbolism and local architecture, reflecting sustainability, resilience, and faith.

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Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia Sarawak Chapter (PAMSC) Centre

MIID Reka Design Awards 2023 for Design Excellence | Silver Award in Public & Institutional Category
Selected from a design shortlisting process by PAMSC, IDC Architects created a multifunctional space for the architects, graduates, and the public. The design highlights the use of common building materials such as oxidised metal, in-situ concrete, and plywood to craft memorable, functional spaces.

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The Salvation Army Community Complex

Atelier Timur, together with The Salvation Army and their benefactors, designed a new integrated home for children in Sarawak. The facility features self-contained family units and communal spaces, promoting a homelike environment while allowing for future expansion as an aged care service.

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CIDB Convention Centre Sarawak

BlueScope Steel Architectural Awards Malaysia 2024 | Gold for Lasting Beauty of COLORBOND® Steel Award
Arkiskape's CIDB Convention Centre Sarawak draws inspiration from local architecture: Rumah Orang Ulu, Baruk, and Malay House, emphasizing community, ventilation, natural cooling, and daylighting.

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