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.

The proposed Serian Government Office Complex (GOC) serves as a centralised hub for key administrative departments within the newly established Serian Division. Inspired by the Bidayuh Longhouse and Baruk, the design reflects community, unity, and shared purpose. Multiple building blocks are arranged in a clustered layout, connected by curved corridors around a landscaped courtyard. At its heart, a Baruk-inspired structure functions as a social and civic focal point, housing a multi-purpose hall and exhibition space for public engagement.

Located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, The Cara Hotel designed by Wowspace Studio is a refined retreat that bridges contemporary design with intimate luxury. Guided by the philosophy of restraint as luxury and rooted refinement, the hotel avoids fleeting trends in favour of emotional warmth and genuine rest. Rather than literal motifs, Sabah’s mountains, rainforests, and coastlines are abstracted into organic textures and softened forms. Thoughtfully paced spaces and nature-inspired guest rooms create a calm, unhurried atmosphere — an intimate sanctuary where guests can slow down and feel quietly embraced by the spirit of Sabah.

The Shaorou café designed by SML Architects Sdn Bhd, occupies an upper-floor unit in a mixed-use commercial building. The design of the café attracts customers despite the unusual location by differentiating itself from the eateries around. The layout prioritises the internal common corridor as the main frontage, with a lightbox signage to draw attention and an extensive use of glass blocks for visibility as well as privacy. Reconditioned furniture, natural finishes, and an abundance of plants — enhanced by natural light — create a warm and calm atmosphere that contrasts with the surrounding environment.

Within the nostalgic enclave of Salak South, this corner terrace transforms a typical single-storey ‘taman’ house into a compact, multi-species home. Designed for three humans, 18 cats, and 2 dogs, the house is extended upward with a lightweight steel structure. A central landscaped courtyard reorients the plan, improving light and cross ventilation while organising spaces to the perimeter. Living areas connect to a screened terrace, blending indoor and outdoor use. Upstairs mirrors the layout, with a studio and dedicated feline zones. Using a restrained palette of concrete, steel, brick, aluminium, and glass, the design prioritises durability, airflow, and ease of maintenance.

Surau As-Sa’adah is an important place of worship that brings together the surrounding Muslim community. Located beside the main road, it provides convenient access for residents of the wider Eco Horizon development. Designed with a minimalist approach that responds to the local context, the two-storey surau has a total built-up area of 2,871.40 square feet on a compact 0.17-acre site. It can be completed within six months and complies with Syariah requirements, ensuring the surau operates in accordance with Islamic principles.

Kasuma House, designed by Arkitek LH Wong, is a single-storey retreat composed of two rectangular blocks connected by a linear wall, optimising privacy while maintaining strong visual and physical connections to the surrounding garden and mountain views. Drawing inspiration from Japanese architecture, the home combines clean, minimalist forms with open-plan living, outdoor terraces, and carefully positioned screens and skylights to enhance natural light, comfort, and security.

Designed by Arkitek KDI, the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) is an architectural tribute to the Sarawakian rainforest. Under the theme “Let’s meet under the trees,” the center features a signature free-flowing roof inspired by the Ririg leaf, supported by structural columns that mimic the forest canopy. This 36,500-square-meter landmark on Isthmus Island balances modern functionality with indigenous heritage, offering flexible, world-class event spaces that harmonize with the riverfront landscape.

Wisma SABATI is a civic-oriented institutional building along Jalan Bako, Kuching, conceived as both a landmark and a community interface for a non-profit organisation. The project integrates administrative, cultural, and public programmes, organised into three interconnected blocks for operational flexibility and public accessibility. Its contemporary architectural language reinterprets Sarawak’s multicultural heritage through abstracted vernacular, Islamic, and indigenous references.

IDC Architects was approached to renovate 3 major interior spaces within the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly Building (DUNS), consisting of a general Canteen, a Café for visitors, and a Media Centre for hosting press events. The final design solves existing servicing and technical issues, while creating memorable interiors closely tied with Sarawakian identity and the uniqueness of its diverse cultures and natural landscapes.

RH Headquarters in Sibu is a landmark tribute to the Rimbunan Hijau Group’s origins along the Rajang River designed by Arkitek KDI. Inspired by the grace of a swan and the iconic presence of ‘Christ the Redeemer,’ the twin 12-storey towers serve as a symbolic gateway to the city. The design prioritizes the public realm with a riverfront promenade and amphitheater, while the sustainable, climate-responsive facade utilizes Low-E glass to harmonize global corporate vision with tropical sensibility.

St. Margaret’s Church Stampin by Perunding Dayacipta Architects reinterprets the biblical Tent of Meeting as a contemporary tabernacle centered on divine presence and spiritual encounter. The design places the sanctuary at the heart of the building, surrounded by an ambulatory that links all supporting spaces. A high, tent-like ceiling, filtered light, and simple geometry create a calm, sacred atmosphere. Flexible and community-oriented, the church supports worship, reflection, and gathering, uniting spiritual symbolism with functional, enduring architecture.  

Khoon’s house was designed by Design Network Architect to make the most of a secluded, landlocked site, prioritizing privacy and natural light. The compact home features a central core organizing kitchen, staircase, and service areas, with living and bedroom spaces arranged around it. A gable roof with vaulted ceilings, along with tall sliding windows, enhances ventilation and openness. Thoughtful planning and small surprises make the modest house feel spacious, engaging, and full of character.

Designed by MinWee Architects, the former 1980s car showroom was transformed into a new office for a logistics company with minimal demolition. Most existing structures were retained, while new additions—mainly lightweight steel—were introduced for speed and cost efficiency. A steel mezzanine creates an open-plan office, and the old dealership rooms now house back-of-house functions. A new single-storey, container-inspired conference block fronts the site. Completed in nine months, the project relied on on-site decision-making and close client involvement, serving as valuable training for the young team.

ASCEND, designed by Design Network Architects, embodies not only physical restoration but also the emotional reconciliation between past and present. This concept, described as "Ascend," views the 50-year-old house at Bampfylde Road as a continuous vessel that carries its past into a renewed future. The essence of architecture lies not in what is built anew, but in what is remembered and reimagined. By retaining the old structure, we preserve not only a building but also the stories that give it its soul and allow living memory that continues to evolve, breathe, and belong. 

PD Residences, designed by MWA Architects, is a multi-level residential development on a 6-acre site along Jalan Ong Tiang Swee in Kuching. It features two residential blocks — an 11-storey luxury condominum block and a six-storey deluxe apartment block, arranged around landscaped courtyards with a clubhouse and pool. The design blends modern architecture with tropical principles, emphasising privacy, ventilation, and simplicity in materials.

A Residence by Uno Space is a tranquil family sanctuary with Zen-inspired architecture. This residence is thoughtfully designed as a serene retreat for a modern family, drawing inspiration from Zen philosophy to cultivate calmness and balance amidst the demands of everyday life. The architectural concept embraces a warm wood-tone palette, which infuses the interiors with a sense of natural harmony and grounded tranquility.

The Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) Headquarters by Jurubina Unireka is a 9-storey sustainable office complex situated on a 4.4-acre site within the Isthmus Master Plan. Designed as a low-energy building and later upgraded to achieve a Certified Green Building Index (GBI) rating, it accommodates 1,500 occupants and integrates innovative environmental strategies such as a central atrium, photovoltaic panels, and rainwater harvesting. The building’s facilities range from offices, meeting and executive spaces to public amenities including a cafeteria, exhibition area, and landscaped roof garden.