Featuring built works

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Open House II

Min envisioned Open House II as a multi-generational extension that draws on the synergy between Iban longhouse traditions and Chinese shophouse typology, blending communal living with contemporary spatial flow.

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St Ann Church Extension

Led by PDC Design Group, the St Ann Church 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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Park 2

Park 2 is a 1960s kampung-style home in Kuching, reimagined by CC Chan Architect into a modern, eco-friendly dwelling. Retaining the original footprint, it blends traditional elements with contemporary design in a sustainable, low-maintenance home.

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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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Nestled Nest at Hui Sing Garden

PAM Awards 2018 | Nominated for Single Residential Category
Located in Hui Sing Garden, Kuching, Nestled Nest is a quiet home designed by MNSC Architects. Its simple, linear layout fits the site well, with open living areas and a double-height ceiling that create a sense of space and visual link between floors.

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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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Boyan Heights

Boyan Heights, designed by IDC Architects, is a home that reflects its jungle setting and the client's vision. Inspired by kampung houses and the Bidayuh longhouse, it features separate public and private wings joined by a central lobby that frames a limestone mountain peak.

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Ketitir House

Ketitir House, designed by Arkitek JFN, is located on the city’s fringe and blends flexible space with sustainable design. Featuring a simple, single-storey layout, cross-ventilation, rainwater harvesting, and locally sourced materials, it encourages sustainable living and rethinking lifestyle choices.

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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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Billy Goat Coffee

Billy Goat Coffee, designed by Design Network Architects, transforms a flood-prone storage space into a cosy coffee bar with minimal modifications, blending adaptability and comfort for coffee lovers.

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