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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will celebrate World Day of Architecture for the first time with the launch of the month-long “Architects Malaysia Exhibition” on Oct 4.
The exhibition is organised by the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) and carries the theme “Better Cities, Better Lives – Sustainable by Design”.
The exhibition will showcase more than 80 architectural projects from Malaysia and abroad, including PAM’s Gold Medal Award Winners, international award-winners, and those from the Malaysian Public Works Department.
It also includes a timeline on the evolution of architecture in the country since the profession was first institutionalised here in the 1920s.
PAM president Boon Che Wee said PAM is excited to be a part of Malaysia’s debut particapation in the World Day of Architecture celebrations.
“We are proud of the achievements of Malaysian architects and also of their commitment in developing the country through their works. PAM hopes the exhibition will increase the awareness of Malaysian architects' capabilities and works, which some are now major landmarks in the country,” he said at the launch of the exhibition on Oct 4.
Boon added that the exhibition would be held at the PAM Centre on Jalan Tangsi, Kuala Lumpur to demonstrate the potential of the venue to be developed as a center of architecture.
“With its proximity to Dataran Merdeka, we believe there is the possibility to transform PAM Centre into the Centre for Contemporary Architecture and Arts for Kuala Lumpur,” he said.
The launch was officiated by Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Fuad Ismail.
In conjunction with the World Day of Architecture, PAM also launched a book entitled “Shapers of Modern Malaysia – The Lives and Works of the PAM Gold Medallists,” crediting the five recipients of the PAM Gold Medals – the late Datuk Ar Kington Loo, the late Datok Ar. Hisham Albakri, Datuk Seri Ar. Lim Chong Keat, Ar. Hijjas Kasturi, and Datuk Ar. Baharuddin Abu Kassim.
The exhibition is organised by the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) and carries the theme “Better Cities, Better Lives – Sustainable by Design”.
The exhibition will showcase more than 80 architectural projects from Malaysia and abroad, including PAM’s Gold Medal Award Winners, international award-winners, and those from the Malaysian Public Works Department.
It also includes a timeline on the evolution of architecture in the country since the profession was first institutionalised here in the 1920s.
PAM president Boon Che Wee said PAM is excited to be a part of Malaysia’s debut particapation in the World Day of Architecture celebrations.
“We are proud of the achievements of Malaysian architects and also of their commitment in developing the country through their works. PAM hopes the exhibition will increase the awareness of Malaysian architects' capabilities and works, which some are now major landmarks in the country,” he said at the launch of the exhibition on Oct 4.
Boon added that the exhibition would be held at the PAM Centre on Jalan Tangsi, Kuala Lumpur to demonstrate the potential of the venue to be developed as a center of architecture.
“With its proximity to Dataran Merdeka, we believe there is the possibility to transform PAM Centre into the Centre for Contemporary Architecture and Arts for Kuala Lumpur,” he said.
The launch was officiated by Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Fuad Ismail.
In conjunction with the World Day of Architecture, PAM also launched a book entitled “Shapers of Modern Malaysia – The Lives and Works of the PAM Gold Medallists,” crediting the five recipients of the PAM Gold Medals – the late Datuk Ar Kington Loo, the late Datok Ar. Hisham Albakri, Datuk Seri Ar. Lim Chong Keat, Ar. Hijjas Kasturi, and Datuk Ar. Baharuddin Abu Kassim.
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