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9.45am - 4.30pm

05 - 06 NOV 2021

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We began working on the theme for KLAF2020 towards the end of 2019. BEYOND was the theme to follow up from the ideas initiated and projects birthed from 2019’s TOMORROW. But what happened was something way beyond what anyone could have imagined, dreamt or planned for. We are now starting to see light at the end of this Covid-19 pandemic.

DATUM:M has assembled some of the best Malaysian Architectural talent today for 2 days at the KL Convention Centre. 10 Malaysian speakers will share their design works plus a bit of how they have coped with the pandemic.

It has been an unusual two years to say the least. To many they were lost months. But we want to view it more positively and build upon the situation by making it a time for reflection and growth. As we progress out of lockdowns, we are confident that everyone wants to find a new normality and discover innovative aspects of architecture and design beyond the mundane.

DATUM:M will provide a pilot test for us to embrace the new normal and come back even stronger in 2022. As Architects we have always been pathfinders and nation-builders. We trust that you will participate with us to explore new horizons and chart new paths in the new beyond. Strict SOPs will be observed by both the organisers and the venue operator.

Participants must adhere to prevailing KKM's SOPs as follows:
1. Must be fully vaccinated, and comply with the 14 days requirement after receiving their 2nd dose.
2. To present their COVID-19 vaccination e-certificate at the entrance of Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
3. Those with temperature of higher than 37.5 Celsius will not be allowed into the Centre.
4. Maintain a 1 metre social distancing at all times during within the Centre.
5. Those with symptoms of illness such as cough, fever, runny nose or troubled breathing will not be allowed into the Centre.
6. To wear their face masks at all times within the Centre.
Plenary Hall, KLCC Convention Centre

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DATUM:M

We began working on the theme for KLAF2020 towards the end of 2019. BEYOND was the theme to follow up from the ideas initiated and projects birthed from 2019’s TOMORROW. But what happened was something way beyond what anyone could have imagined, dreamt or planned for. We are now starting to see light at the end of this Covid-19 pandemic.

DATUM:M has assembled some of the best Malaysian Architectural talent today for 2 days at the KL Convention Centre. 10 Malaysian speakers will share their design works plus a bit of how they have coped with the pandemic.

It has been an unusual two years to say the least. To many they were lost months. But we want to view it more positively and build upon the situation by making it a time for reflection and growth. As we progress out of lockdowns, we are confident that everyone wants to find a new normality and discover innovative aspects of architecture and design beyond the mundane.

DATUM:M will provide a pilot test for us to embrace the new normal and come back even stronger in 2022. As Architects we have always been pathfinders and nation-builders. We trust that you will participate with us to explore new horizons and chart new paths in the new beyond. Strict SOPs will be observed by both the organisers and the venue operator.

Participants must adhere to prevailing KKM's SOPs as follows:
1. Must be fully vaccinated, and comply with the 14 days requirement after receiving their 2nd dose.
2. To present their COVID-19 vaccination e-certificate at the entrance of Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
3. Those with temperature of higher than 37.5 Celsius will not be allowed into the Centre.
4. Maintain a 1 metre social distancing at all times during within the Centre.
5. Those with symptoms of illness such as cough, fever, runny nose or troubled breathing will not be allowed into the Centre.
6. To wear their face masks at all times within the Centre.

About The Speaker

Ar. Malek Hassan

Each Architecture has their own unique narrative, functions, eras, styles, forms, construction methods, structures and materials or metaphors that distinguish them from others. This award-winning architect was listed in 25 Young Asia Architects as a finalist for Emerging Architects, emphasis his interpretation of architectural design with methodical and meticulous planning his way of evoking positivity from psychological and sociological aspects are by his creative arrangement with lights, space, appropriate building materials and ventilation strategies. That being said, when proper materials is used combined with brilliant designs, each building will have their own meaningful story as well as their impact on public. Ar Malek Hassan received his Diploma in Architecture from…

Ar. Bee Eu Tan

Ar. Bee Eu Tan founded her own boutique practice embracing honest architecture and ethos of “Honest, Humble and Respect”; where Nature Is First, Building Second. She believes good architecture is always possible regardless of scale, budget, and complexity. In her award-winning projects of rescuing old and abandoned buildings, her intervention approach was often simple, inventive yet impactful to the users. Based in Penang, she continues her relentless passion in rejuvenating community with her transformative architecture in public buildings.

Ar. Chan Chin Yeow

Ar. Chan Chin Yeow studied architecture in University Sains Malaysia, Penang and obtained his B.Arch in 1996 and thereafter, his M.Sc in Town Planning in 2000. After gaining vast experience in the architecture field, he finally founded his very own practice, CY Chan Architect (CYCA) in 2010. Over a decade, CYCA has worked on a diverse portfolio of built works which extended from master planning to private houses, both locally and overseas, mainly China & Cambodia. Throughout the years, CYCA has been honoured with numerous architectural awards for the recognition of his works including PAM Awards 2017 (Single Residential - Gold), PAM Building of the Year 2017 (Twinkle Villa), MBAM-PAM…

Ar. Michael Ong

Michael began his architectural journey as a graduate architect in BYG in 1996 and in 2004 went on to become one of the key partners that help established BYG Group which is today a leading consulting firm that offers Architectural, Town Planning and Project Management services under one roof. As an Architect, Urban Planner and Registered Conservator with the National Heritage Department, he is personally involved in the conceptualizing and design development of many of the firm’s projects both locally and regionally. Some of the notable projects by BYG include 23 Love Lane (PAM Gold Award), Setia SPICE Convention Center (FIABCI Malaysia Prix d’Excellence Gold Award and MIP-Thinkcity Placemaking Gold…

Ar. Qhawarizmi Norhisham & Ar. Yasmin Rahman

Qhawa is obsessed in simulating the paradoxical state of intervening layer of scenarios with the social psyche. He resort to irony over honesty in architectural creation; always imagining the twisted, unintended and the unexpected. Ar. Yasmin Rahman Associate Architect of Qhawarizmi Architect + GBI Facilitator Yasmin’s love for humanitarian values have always reflected in her work. She gravitates on discussing crucial worldly subjects such food sufficiency, social mobility and ecosystem sustainability. She infuses more optimistic worldviews, despite what the refreshed newsfeed looks like About Qhawarizmi Architect It was born out of a passion to transform people’s lives by designing incredible spaces for them to live and work in. In addition…

Assoc. Prof. (Ind.) Ar. Sarly Adre Sarkum

Assoc. Prof. (Ind.) Ar. Sarly Adre Sarkum is an architecture futurist, sustainability proponent and design activist. He is active both in the architecture professional scene in the country with involvement as well as in the education of architects. He is regularly invited by various local and international entities to give opinions and lectures pertaining to design and sustainability. Previously he had helmed the Kuala Lumpur office of the firm BDA Architects Sdn Bhd as well as worked with Arkitek FAA Sdn Bhd. Due to his deep-rooted involvement in the industry, he was recently appointed as an Associate Professor (Industry) by University Malaya. Currently he helms the hybrid architectural design firm…

Ar Adrianta Aziz

Ar Adrianta Aziz is an Architect & Educator, a partner of AR RAD Architects and ARN Consulting and Training which is the first Architectural Training Company in Malaysia. He graduated from UiTM in 1997 and Oxford Brookes, UK in Architecture and Urban Design in 1999. Upon returning from the UK in 2000, he has done various types of projects in Malaysia and currently he is involved in various place making projects for various local authorities in Malaysia. He is a Certified Trainer and has been involved in learning platform programmes named BeAr, LAP, ReLAP and PPW sharing the professionalism to young architects for the last 10 years. He had helped…

Ar Alan Teh

Aspired to be an artist since childhood but inspired to be an architect after stumbling upon an article on renowned Pritzker Prize winner I.M. Pei during junior high school, Alan Teh initially planned to pursue architecture in North America, having enrolled himself in McGill University in Montreal, Canada. However a scholarship from University of Tasmania, Australia took him to the southern hemisphere for the next 5 years (1995-1999) during which he went on an exchange program in 1996 to Bergen School of Architecture, Norway for a semester plus three month of architectural pilgrimage tour in Europe. Alan believes the experience and exposure of studying in three different continents had helped…

Ar. Fabian Tan

Fabian Tan is the principal of Fabian Tan Architect (FTA), an architectural practice in Kuala Lumpur specialising in unique residential designs. He graduated with Honours from the University of South Australia in 1997 where he received his Bachelor of Architecture. He has previously worked in Kuala Lumpur & Melbourne, handling a wide range of developments that include residential, institutional, commercial and interior projects. Fabian explores creativity beyond architecture, dabbling in the creation of art pieces, furniture and installations which have been featured in art exhibitions. Since the establishment of FTA in 2012, his firms’ works have garnered positive attention from local and international media. Most notable publications include Archdaily, Dezeen,…

Chong Yan. Chuah

Chong Yan Chuah (B. 1992, Malaysia) is a multidisciplinary artist currently working in Kuala Lumpur. His body of work touches various mediums ranging from digital art, drawing, painting, sculpture and installation – often dialoguing with one another through a mis-en-scène. Coming from an architectural background, his main interest lies at the intersection between the physical environment in which we live in, and the fictional worlds that he creates, challenging the perception of space, reality and experience. Inspired by the idea of an escape, each world serves as an extension of the real life, or an allegory of his emotional state – rather than a creation of a new reality. The…