Ar. Johnny Sim: Invisible Foundations

Pioneer Architects in Sarawak

As part of our Pioneer Architects in Sarawak collection, this is the second of a series of interviews that BAJ will be conducting with pioneer architects from Sarawak; those who were working in Sarawak in the 60’s and 70’s.

We recently visited with Ar. Johnny Sim Kim Ong to speak to him about his role in tutoring generations of architects - and what it means to leave behind a legacy.

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Ar. Johnny Sim at his home in Sarawak, present day, a pioneer whose quiet dedication helped shape generations of architects

Shot and edited by Punch and Judy

Sean Wee
Graduate Architect
Master of Architecture | University of Dundee

MWA Architects

Sean has worked in Malaysian architecture firms and volunteered as a designer-builder in community outreach projects around Southeast Asia prior to joining MWAA. Sean likes photography, writing, and tennis.