Featuring built works

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The Cara Hotel

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.


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V21 Residence @ KKIP

Creative Colour Awards 2025 | Best in Residential Exterior Category
V21 Residence at Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park, by Mak Arkitek Konsult, comprises 1,121 affordable units for its employees. Each block features an airwell core for natural light and ventilation, reducing energy use. The project prioritises quality, practicality, and accessible design.

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T1 Bundusan

PAM Awards 2018 | Commendation for Commercial Low Rise Category
PAM Sabah Awards 2022 | Gold for Commercial Low Rise Category
T1 Bundusan, designed by Mak Arkitek Konsult, is a striking landmark in Kota Kinabalu, seamlessly blending retail, office, and hotel spaces with a bold 6.6 m cantilevered F&B area, revitalizing the city as a vibrant commercial and social hub.

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Tree Cube

Asia Pacific Property Awards 2019
Kenneth Tan Design Architect (KTDA) has created the Tree Cube, a social and educational hub located among school buildings. Comprising three distinct cubes for learning, working, and communal activities, the design emphasizes natural light, ventilation, and artistic features, enhanced by a dynamic interplay of greenery, light, and shadow.

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Maya@Likas

Asia Pacific Property Awards 2019 | Architecture Multiple Residence – Malaysia
Light, air, and natural beauty pervade the grounds of Maya@Likas by Kenneth Tan Design Architect (KTDA). Through the ingenious use of innovative and green design, residents enjoy green walls, wind tunnels, and seamless visibility that connect the inside with the outside.

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