Malaysian Architects

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Malaysian ArchitectsHijjas Kasturi

Hijjas Kasturi - aboutBorn in Singapore in 1936

Studied Architecture at the University of Adelaide (1960-1963)

He is the founding principal of Hijjas Kasturi Associates, Architects and PlannersHijjas Kasturi - aboutHijjas Kasturi is one of the pioneers of Malaysian nation-building.

His careers single focus and goal has been nation-building, earning him the 2001 PAM Gold Medal Award from the Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (Malaysian Institute of Architects) for his contributions.Hijjas Kasturi - examples of workCommercial Offices:

Menara Lion, Jalan Ampang, Kuala LumpurTelekom Malaysia Headquarters , Jalan Pantai Bahru, Kuala Lumpur (55 storeys)Menara Maybank, Kuala LumpurMenara Alor Setar, KedahMenara Promet, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala LumpurThe POD, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (with Studio Nicoletti Associati)

Hijjas Kasturi - examples of workSports Structures:

Malayan Banking Training Centre, Bangi, SelangorShah Alam Main Stadium, SelangorShah Alam Indoor Stadium, SelangorSarawak Stadium, Kuching, SarawakKedah Stadium, Alor Setar

Serina Hijjas

Serina Hijjas - aboutEarned her degree in Bachelor of Science in Architecture at the University of Sydney, and a Diploma in Architecture at the University of London

Worked as Architectural Assistant with Foster + Associates (1989-1991), working on Master plan for Kings Cross and Office Hi-Tech Park in Duisburg Germany.

Project Architect and Director of Hijjas Kasturi AssociatesSerina Hijjas - aboutShe is the daughter of Hijjas Kasturi, but dislikes being addressed as the daughter of a famous architect.

Believes that architecture is about what is rational and practical, functional and conducive

Also works towards nation-building like her father

Serina Hijjas - examples of workSecurities Commission Headquarters Building, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaEricsson Malaysia, CyberjayaTelekom Malaysia Headquarters Building (77 storeys)Proposed 4Gs Towers at PutrajayaProposed Sime Darby Headquarters BuildingPutrajaya Convention Centre

Serina Hijjas - examples of workPlanning:

Masterplan for Putrajaya, KuchingMasterplan for Kampung Gelam, SingaporeMasterplan Core Island Boulevard & Waterfront, PutrajayaLighting Masterplan for PutrajayaWaterfront Masterplan PutrajayaT. R. Hamzah

T. R. Hamzah - aboutT.R. Hamzah, or Tengku Dato Robert Hamzah, was born in 1939.

Studied at Architectural Association School of Architecture London (1965-1970) with Ken Yeang

He is one of the principals of T. R. Hamzah & Yeang Sdn. Bhd. and director of T. R. Hamzah & Yeang Designs Sdn. Bhd. (Interior Designs).

He is a prince in the Malay Royal family.T. R. Hamzah- examples of workAsiajaya Commercial Complex Shopping Centre, Petaling Jaya6-storey Bank Pertanian Malaysia Building at Alor SetarStandard Building at Kangar for Bank Pertanian MalaysiaMedical Faculty for National University MalaysiaStudent Housing for University Science MalaysiaPrivate Bungalows in Kuala Lumpur and Kota BahruKenneth Yeang

Ken Yeang - aboutBorn in Penang, Malaysia, 1948.

Graduated in AA (Architectural Association) School, London, England, and received his PhD in Architecture from Cambridge University, Cambridge, England.

A principal of T. R. Hamzah and Yeang in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (since 1975) formed with T. R. Hamzah (his friend and contemporary at the AA School)

Ken Yeang - aboutAn early pioneer of ecological design and planning, and is widely regarded by his fellow eco-design peers as a guru of green design.

Credited as the inventor of the bioclimatic skyscraper

Described by CNN in 2007 as worlds leading architect in ecological and passive low-energy design.

Ken Yeang - aboutProbably the most famous Malaysian architect of allHe is the only Malaysian architect who has a page in Wikipedia.Featured in limited edition commemorative 5-ringgit bill of MalaysiaKen Yeang - examples of workCompleted works:

Plaza Atrium, Kuala Lumpur, 1981Roof-Roof house, Kuala Lumpur 1985 Menara Boustead, Kuala Lumpur, 1986Menara Mesiniaga , Subang Jaya, Malaysia, 1992MBF Tower, Penang, Malaysia, 1993TTDi The Plaza and Residence, Kuala Lumpur, 1996UMNO Tower, Penang , 1998Ken Yeang - examples of workMutiara Mesiniaga Penang, Penang , 2003National Library of Singapore, Singapore, 2005Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (Main campus, Cyberjaya), Malaysia, 2006TA2 Tower, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2005DIGI Technical Office, Shah Alam, Malaysia, 2010Solaris, Singapore, 2010Ganendra Art House, 2010

Le Corbusier featured in Swiss 10 francs.Alvar Aalto in Finlands 50 markka.

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