Ar Andrew Tan: Revisiting Kenyalang Park

Ar. Andrew Tan Boo Seng, born in Sibu in 1938, grew up in Kuching and trained at KL Technical College before earning a diploma and certificate in tropical architecture in the UK. One of the first Sarawakians at the Architecture Association, he began his career at P.W.D. Kuching before joining Norman Lehey in private practice. As director at Konsortium Malaysia, he contributed to landmark projects like Kenyalang Park housing and shopping centre, BDC housing schemes, and Council Negeri buildings. He values thoughtful design, pedestrian-friendly spaces, and adapting architecture to context.