10 Best Architecture Firms in Malaysia

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With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Malaysia based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

How are these architecture Firms ranked?

The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each Firm’s level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture Firm’s ranking, in order of priority:

• The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2022)
• The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2022)
• The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2022)
• The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2022)
• The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2022)

Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Malaysia architecture firms throughout the year.

Without further ado, here are the 10 best architecture firms in Malaysia:

10. Eowon Designs

An integrated team of design professionals incorporating architects and interior designers. We believe exquisite designs are produced as a result of artistic judgement coupling with visional innovation.
Dedicated to pursue perfection in every project through expressive creativity and committed professionalism. We design to impress!

Some of Eowon Designs ‘s most prominent projects include:

• BSG Sales Gallery , Penang, Malaysia

The following statistics helped Eowon Designs achieve 10th place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in Malaysia:

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9. Structurflex

Structurflex is one of the world’s leading producers of fabric architecture. We design, manufacture and install PVC, PTFE and ETFE tensile membrane structures for customers throughout the world. Because we understand the close connection between architecture, engineering and construction, our fabric structures set a very high standard in detail and functionality. We make sure the customers’ needs are at the forefront of every decision.

Some of Structurflex’s most prominent projects include:

• Denver Union Station, Denver, CO, United States

The following statistics helped Structurflex achieve 9th place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in Malaysia:

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8. Hijjas Architects & Planners

Formerly known as Hijjas Kasturi Associates; Hijjas Architect & Planners is the evolution of a long standing professional practice that values a holistic approach to design and building; combining multi-disiplinary approach with strong concept and contextual driven solutions.

Some of Hijjas Architects & Planners’s most prominent projects include:

• Heriot Watt University, Putrajaya, Malaysia
• Heriot Watt University Malaysia, Putrajaya, Malaysia

The following statistics helped Hijjas Architects & Planners achieve 8th place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in Malaysia:

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7. Anuar Aziz Architect (a member of Arte Axis Design Group)

Arte Axis Design Group is a boutique multi-disciplinary design group specialising in green build environment. The tripartite consortium consist of :
Anuar Aziz Architect; the professional architectural firm. It was incorporated in March 2000; and certified ISO 9001:2000 Series for Quality Management System in 2013
Arte Axis Interior Sdn. Bhd formed in February 2009, specialising in interior design consultancy and design & build
Arte Axis Atelier Sdn. Bhd formed inJanuary 2010, the GBI facilitator consultancy.
Central to our company philosophy is design excellence, achieved through extensive and active collaboration with our Clients, consultants and specialists.
Our work emerge from an evolutionary design process, exploring and testing ideas, while focusing on the Clients’ objectives, functional discipline and value based design.

Some of Anuar Aziz Architect (a member of Arte Axis Design Group)’s most prominent projects include:

• SOCSO Rehabilitation Centre, Malacca, Malaysia
• PPR (People Housing Program) Gua Musang , Gua Musang, Malaysia
• UPSI Student Village, Tanjung Malim, Malaysia

The following statistics helped Anuar Aziz Architect (a member of Arte Axis Design Group) achieve 7th place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in Malaysia:

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6. Seshan Design Sdn Bhd

We are a boutique, design driven practice based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, where we offer customised design solutions, tailor-made to suit our clients’ needs and exceed their expectations!
We believe every project is unique and the best results are obtained from intimate discourse and development with our clients. We are passionate about our work and we seek equally passionate clients who will willingly work closely with us to push the limits of what is possible.
We are a very versatility office- our projects range from masterplanning, architecture to interiors and in various categories: residential, commercial, food & beverage and hospitality.
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Some of Seshan Design Sdn Bhd’s most prominent projects include:

• “Chahna” – Glenhill, Shah Alam, Malaysia
• Menerung House, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• SS3 House, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

The following statistics helped Seshan Design Sdn Bhd achieve 6th place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in Malaysia:

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5. Code Red Studio

CRS also known as Code Red Studio, aim to be the key player of architecture, interior and illustration industry in Johor Bahru.

Some of Code Red Studio ‘s most prominent projects include:

• The Bunker House, Kulai, Malaysia
• 30° tilted terrace
• REJUVENATION, Taman Tasek, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
• POOL HOUSE @ Leisure Farm., Malaysia

The following statistics helped Code Red Studio achieve 5th place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in Malaysia:

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4. Eleena Jamil Architect

EJA was formed in 2005 by Eleena Jamil and is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It has a breadth of experience in delivering successful and imaginative projects. With a dynamic and committed team of architects and assistants, it focusses on creating enduring architecture by seeking tactile spatial solutions with strong references to context and culture.

Some of Eleena Jamil Architect’s most prominent projects include:

• Sepang House, Selangor, Malaysia
• The Buzz.ar, Malaysia
• Bamboo Playhouse, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Sri Rampai Pedestrian Bridge, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Shadow Garden Pavilion, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

The following statistics helped Eleena Jamil Architect achieve 4th place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in Malaysia:

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3. Archicentre Sdn. Bhd.

Founded in 1994, ArchiCentre is a multidisciplinary architecture design practice based in Malaysia. Archicentre’s work is driven by sustainable regionalism to create socially responsive built environments. Their portfolio of works range from large scale city and town planning through to commercial, hospitality, residential, and adaptive re-use projects. Archicentre’s multi award-winning designs are widely published in the region.

Some of Archicentre Sdn. Bhd.’s most prominent projects include:

• Setia Corporate Headquarters, Setia Alam, Shah Alam, Malaysia
• Glad Tidings Vision Centre, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
• S14 House, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
• Setia Eco Tower, Setia Alam, Shah Alam, Malaysia
• S11 House, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

The following statistics helped Archicentre Sdn. Bhd. achieve 3rd place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in Malaysia:

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2. zlgdesign

zlgdesign was set up some 20 years ago by two architect both trained in London under the banner of zeidlerlim design. Susanne Zeidler had worked and studied under sir Peter Cook in London and Frankfurt, and later at the Bartlett, London, whereas Huat Lim trained at the Architectural Association London, and then went on to work at foster and partners in the UK (at the time the chelsea reach offices had not yet been built) in 1984 and for foster france at the time, in Nimes, south of France.

Some of zlgdesign’s most prominent projects include:

• Point 92, Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
• Lantern Hotel, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• BOH Tea Visitor’s Centre, Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia

The following statistics helped zlgdesign achieve 2nd place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in Malaysia:

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1. DRTAN LM Architect

DRTAN LM Architect (DTLM) is an architectural design studio that operates out of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where they are involved in a large variety of high profile work. Ar. Dr. Tan Loke Mun is the principal of DrTan LM Architect (DTLM).
DTLM’s works embrace and interpret regionalism in a modern social context. In a rapidly changing world landscape, they believe that well designed buildings and spaces create added value for all its users. Often working from the basis of typologies, they have managed to interpret and translate simple regional metaphors into their increasingly green architecture.
DTLM’s notable projects include GTVC Centre, M Marini, No.19 Subang Jaya, Puchong Festival City, Nagaworld Phnom Penh Cambodia, Suen Galleries Bangsar, No.18 House, 23 Terrace and House 12H.

Some of DRTAN LM Architect’s most prominent projects include:

• 23 Terrace, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• House No.18, Sunway Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
• Clay Roof House, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
• 8D House, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• The Wood Box, Desa Parkcity, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The following statistics helped DRTAN LM Architect achieve 1st place in the 10 Best Architecture Firms in Malaysia:

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Other Architecture Firms to Consider

Several other renowned architecture Firms can be found just outside the Top 10, each of which is worth considering for their experience in delivering high quality, large-scale projects across typologies. They include: Design Unit Sdn Bhd

Why Should I Trust Architizer’s Ranking?

With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the world’s largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the world’s best architecture each year.

Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.

A Guide to Project Awards

The blue “”+”” badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.

The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizer’s Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a project’s likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:

• Project completed within the last 3 years
• A well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphs
• Architectural design with a high level of both functional and aesthetic value
• High quality, in focus photographs
• At least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the building
• Inclusion of architectural drawings and renderings
• Inclusion of construction photographs

There are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizer’s Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.

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We’re constantly look for the world’s best architects to join our community. If you would like to understand more about this ranking list and learn how your Firm can achieve a presence on it, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at editorial@architizer.com.